I am proud of this five players. This is my last match with this club and they are the only players that deserves to remains at this club”-“FANS SHOCKED” as Ruud van Nistelrooy praises five “excellent” Man United players after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea. He went as far as including two of Manchester United’s most significant flops. What could he have been thinking?😳🙀
United managed to claim a point at home, even though they initially took the lead with 20 minutes left in the game.
Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty after Rasmus Højlund was brought down, but Chelsea responded just five minutes later with an equalizer.
United’s underwhelming start to the Premier League season continues, as they sit in 13th place with only 12 points from their first 10 matches.
Despite the disappointing result, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy found positives in the performance, particularly considering Chelsea’s strong form and the challenges United are facing. He praised five players for their solid contributions, especially in defense and midfield.
“From the back, center, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt did an excellent job,” Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports, emphasizing their crucial role in containing Chelsea’s attacking efforts.
Mazraoui stood out with an impressive display, earning Man of the Match honors for his performance. However, the attacking trio struggled to make an impact, with United appearing ineffective in the final third.
Marcus Rashford started with promise but became less effective after switching wings with Alejandro Garnacho—a tactical move by Van Nistelrooy that raised some questions.
Incoming head coach Ruben Amorim will have his work cut out for him when he takes over at Old Trafford, with improving consistent goal-scoring likely to be one of his top priorities.
