[인터풋볼] Reporter Park Ji-won = Was this the ‘key to victory’ once morest Liverpool?
Manchester United defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the third round of the English Premier League (EPL) for the 2022-23 season held at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on the 23rd at 4 am (Korean time). As a result, United won their first win of the season and moved up to 14th with 1 win and 2 losses (3 points).
Manchester United, who had lost two before the match, needed a turnaround. Eventually, he made a bold decision in the selection. Key and iconic players Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire were off the bench. Instead, coach Ten Haach put Marcus Rashford at the forefront, and Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane as centre-backs.
It was successful. United lead 2-0 with goals from Jadon Sancho in the 16th minute and Rashford in the 8th minute. In the 36th minute of the second half, a pursuit goal was awarded to Mohamed Salah, but the three points remained unchanged. Because it was an unexpected victory, the excitement was doubled.
The exclusion of Ronaldo and Maguire was planned. Britain’s ‘The Sun’ reported on the 26th, “Manager Ten Haach called the team on Thursday last week. Then, for two hours, we started a conversation to improve the situation. He demanded that he be free to vent his complaints without end.”
“At the same time, manager Ten Haach informed Ronaldo and Maguire during the meeting that he would not start in the Liverpool match,” he added.
According to the media, the majority of Manchester United players have the right to speak. However, Ronaldo is said to have remained silent.
Director Ten Haach did not stop there. He definitely grabbed it. ‘The Sun’ said: “Manager Ten Haach has announced that he has full support from the Manchester United board. He said he can leave if things aren’t good right now or he doesn’t want to play for him. If not, he emphasized that all members have to do it the way they want it to be.”
Manchester United, who saw the effect of the meeting, were able to face a reversal by winning once morest Liverpool. Now, on the 27th, they are off to Southampton (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 points, 11th place). We want to continue our momentum through winning streak.
