March 30th 2024.
According to Peter Schmeichel, Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was the main culprit for Brentford's equalizer in their 1-1 draw. The former United goalkeeper expressed his disappointment with Wan-Bissaka's performance in a post-match interview, agreeing with Brentford manager Thomas Frank's assessment that the home team wanted the win more than United.
The game seemed to be heading for a 1-0 victory for United, with substitute Mason Mount scoring a late goal in stoppage time. However, Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer had other plans and managed to find an equalizer in the 99th minute, resulting in a draw. The Bees had dominated the game with 31 shots compared to United's 11, and the Red Devils' performance was far from their impressive FA Cup win against Liverpool before the international break.
The result meant that Brentford opened up a five-point gap from the relegation zone, while United remained in sixth place, 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. Schmeichel, who was analyzing the game in the SuperSport studio, agreed with Frank's statement that Brentford wanted the win more, and he had some strong words for United's lackluster performance.
Wan-Bissaka was at the center of Schmeichel's criticism, with the former goalkeeper believing that the full-back was at fault for Brentford's equalizer. Schmeichel felt that Wan-Bissaka had switched off and was not focused on his job, allowing Brentford's Ivan Toney to cut the ball back to Ajer for the goal.
Schmeichel explained that Wan-Bissaka's lack of concentration and low standards were not acceptable for a club like Manchester United. He compared it to the high standards set by former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who valued a good performance over just the result. Schmeichel and fellow pundit Andy Cole, who both played under Ferguson, believed that the current United team lacked the pride and focus that was expected at the club.
The former goalkeeper was disappointed with Wan-Bissaka's actions during Brentford's equalizer, as he was seen walking and jogging instead of defending. Schmeichel pointed out that if Wan-Bissaka had followed the back-four line, Toney would have been offside, and the goal would not have happened.
In the end, Schmeichel emphasized that he was not solely blaming Wan-Bissaka for the result, but his lack of concentration and standards played a significant role in Brentford's equalizer. The former United goalkeeper, who was part of the treble-winning team in 1999, believes that United needs to improve their performance and focus if they want to achieve success.
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