Marouane Fellaini saves Man United while Jose Mourinho attacks again

MANCHESTER, England – Three points on Manchester United's spectacular 1-0 win over the Young Boys in Group H of the Champions League.

1. Man United qualifies for the round of 16, despite the performance

Jose Mourinho felt the need to lift a basket of drink bottles and throw him to the ground when Marouane Fellaini scored the goal of his stoppage. The winner of the match explained everything about the course of the match.

Manchester United qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a game to spare, but it was far from comfortable.

That should have been a walk against a Young Boys team that did not win a European match. at home since 2014. But just as a host of unwanted records beckoned – the longest win-free run at Old Trafford in Europe and the longest scoreless run in Europe at home – Fellaini spun in the penalty for shooting in the farthest corner. A 90-minute confrontation with Valencia to see who qualifies for Group H was avoided. Just. Relieving was not the right word.

It would not be Man United's there was not some kind of fight and they went at half-time with the draw and blank. Nobody was surprised, they scored only four goals in the first 10 half at Old Trafford this season and only two in the open match.

Marcus Rashford, chosen No. 9, should have scored three goals when he was fired. Five minutes later, his shot cleared the crossbar and gave David von Ballmoos the advantage for the Young Boys goal.

You can understand why some fans stay away and, despite the tickets on general sale last week, there were some remarkable pieces of free places. You know it's bad when the support is not even read by the speaker.

Fellaini was fortunate enough to make sure the end was not so dramatic, but his second-half recovery was in Stretford End when needed. were nested in the net.

But just as the frustrated moans of the sparse crowd grew stronger and stronger, Fellaini saved United from embarrbadment. Wild celebration of Cue Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho felt the need to lift a basket of drink bottles and throw it to the ground when Marouane Fellaini scored the winner's goal in stoppage time by saying everything about the game.

Manchester United The Champions League playoffs still have a game to go, but they were far from comfortable.

That should have been a walk against a Young Boys team that has not won a European game away from home since 2014 [19659004] But while a host of unwanted records were announced: the longest winless run at Old Trafford in Europe and the longest scoreless run in Europe at home, Fellaini spun in the penalty for shooting in the opposite corner. A 90-minute confrontation with Valencia to see who qualifies for Group H was avoided. Just. Relieving was not the right word.

It would not be Man United's there was not some kind of fight and they went at half-time with the draw and blank. Nobody was surprised, they scored only four goals in the first 10 half at Old Trafford this season and only two in the open match.

Marcus Rashford, chosen No. 9, should have scored three goals when he was fired. Five minutes later, his clear shot cleared the crossbar and David von Ballmoos scored the goal of the Young Boys

You can understand why some fans stay away and, despite the sale of tickets on general sales last week, there were still remarkable pieces of empty seats. You know it's bad when the support is not even read by the speaker.

Fellaini was fortunate enough to make sure the end was not so dramatic, but his second-half recovery was in Stretford End when needed. were nested in the net.

But just as the frustrated moans of the sparse crowd grew stronger and stronger, Fellaini saved United from embarrbadment. Wild celebration of Cue Mourinho.

2.

The United manager accused his players of not wanting to play in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday and said in his program notes that he would pick a team against the Young Boys who could play with "their brains and their hearts".

"I want to form a team where I think they can bear the happiness of playing a decisive game," he said Monday in his press conference. "Abilities are not enough," was the telltale sign.

He confirmed his remarks by choosing his team. Alexis Sanchez, who underwent normal training at Carrington on Monday, was left in the stands. Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku were invited to warm the bench – two of the six changes that forced Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Marouane Fellaini, Fred and Rashford to come in and Matteo Darmian, Victor Lindelof, Ashley Young and Juan Mata. 19659004] Even though it was among the Young Boys at home in a game that Mourinho himself called "not crucial," dropping Pogba was a message. The Frenchman was replaced after 68 minutes against Palace, while United was desperate for a goal. He should be the star of this team – the face of the Mourinho era. The fact that he is not even badured that his place on the team tells you everything about the current situation of Old Trafford. Mourinho can only hope that the last alarm clock rings before a match to win imperatively in Southampton Saturday.

United's manager accused his players of lack of desire in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. his program notes indicate that he would choose a team against Young Boys who could play with "their brains and their hearts".

"I want to create a team where I think they can cope well with this happiness of playing a decisive game," he said at his press conference Monday. "Abilities are not enough," was the telltale sign.

He confirmed his remarks by choosing his team. Alexis Sanchez, who underwent normal training at Carrington on Monday, was left in the stands. Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku were invited to warm the bench – two of the six changes that forced Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Marouane Fellaini, Fred and Rashford to come in and Matteo Darmian, Victor Lindelof, Ashley Young and Juan Mata. 19659004] Even though it was among the Young Boys at home in a game that Mourinho himself called "not crucial," dropping Pogba was a message. The Frenchman was replaced after 68 minutes against Palace, while United was desperate for a goal. He should be the star of this team – the face of the Mourinho era. The fact that he is not even badured that his place on the team tells you everything about the current situation of Old Trafford. Mourinho can only hope that the last wakeup rings before a winning match at Southampton on Saturday

3. United again lacks self-control in front of goal

Five minutes after, just after Rashford rushed for let slip a golden opportunity, Mourinho went back to his bench, arms crossed, shaking his head. It was pure Mourinho theater, as if to emphasize the fact that he could not be held responsible for everything that was wrong at Old Trafford.

United was wasting money on Young Boys. Rashford should have scored when Shaw sent him off. Lingard should have done better on the right side of the penalty area, but his focus on Rashford was found in the stands. Mourinho glared at every missed opportunity.

The worrying truth for the Portuguese boss is that nothing is going well. United is fighting to prevent any team from showing any ambition. On the other end, he can choose any combination of Lukaku, Rashford, Martial, Lingard and Sanchez and the end result is the same. They are some of the best offensive players in the world, but together they look slow and frustrated.

Mourinho will attempt another offensive trio against Southampton on Saturday. Nothing has been shown against the Young Boys to suggest that the end product will be different. As Palace proved Saturday, there can not be a last minute winner.

Five minutes later, just after Rashford rushed to let out a golden opportunity, Mourinho returned to his bench, crossing his arms and shaking his head. It was pure Mourinho theater, as if to emphasize the fact that he could not be held responsible for everything that was wrong at Old Trafford.