March 30th 2024.
In a recent match between Brentford and Manchester United, the blame for Brentford's late equalizer fell on Aaron Wan-Bissaka's shoulders, according to Peter Schmeichel. The former United goalkeeper pointed out Wan-Bissaka's mistake as Kristoffer Ajer scored the dramatic equalizer in the 1-1 draw.
The game had taken an unexpected turn when substitute Mason Mount scored a well-taken goal in stoppage time, seemingly securing victory for Manchester United. However, Ajer's late goal denied them the win and earned Brentford a well-deserved point. The Bees had dominated the game with 31 shots compared to United's 11, a performance that was quite different from United's previous victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup before the international break.
The result meant Brentford widened the gap between themselves and the relegation zone, while United remained stranded in sixth place, 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. In his post-match interview, United's manager Erik ten Hag seemed disappointed and suggested that Brentford had wanted the win more than his players. Schmeichel agreed with him, saying that the team's performance was lacking and that Brentford had shown more determination and effort on the pitch.
Schmeichel also pointed out that Mason Mount, who had just recently joined Manchester United, had hardly made an impact in the team. He mentioned that it is not uncommon for players to become heroes in crucial moments, but in this case, it would have been an undeserved victory for United. The stats showed that Brentford had run five kilometers more than United, which according to Schmeichel, spoke volumes about the game. He also praised Ivan Toney's dominance on the pitch, which made it difficult for United's defenders to keep up.
As a former player under Sir Alex Ferguson, Schmeichel believes that the team's standards are not up to par. He mentioned that in their time, they were expected to give their all on the pitch, and even a loss would be accepted if the performance was good enough. Schmeichel expressed his disappointment in the current team's lack of pride and high standards, something that they should have learned from Ferguson.
In particular, Schmeichel highlighted Wan-Bissaka's mistake for Brentford's equalizer. He showed a clip of the goal and pointed out how the full-back was not paying attention and was walking off instead of defending. He mentioned that if Wan-Bissaka had followed the back-four line, Ajer's goal could have been avoided. Schmeichel emphasized the importance of concentration and focus in such crucial moments and pointed out that Wan-Bissaka's mistake had cost the team. He clarified that he was not solely blaming Wan-Bissaka, but his lack of concentration had ultimately led to Brentford's equalizer.
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