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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has blamed persistent accidents and the absence of Rasmus Hjolund for the group's defeat to Fulham on Saturday.
United suffered their tenth defeat of the Premier League marketing campaign after shedding 2–1 to Marco Silva's aspect at Outdated Trafford.
Kelvin Bassey's aim and Alex Iwobi's ultimate dagger ended United's profitable streak because the starting of the yr.
United's solely aim was scored by Maguire, who made a superb save from Bernd Leno after the goalkeeper failed to carry on to Bruno Fernandes' highly effective shot.
To make issues worse for the Purple Devils, their direct rivals within the top-four race, Aston Villa, went eight factors clear after beating Nottingham Forest 4-2.
With 12 video games left, it seems more and more seemingly that United will miss out on a top-four end.
Maguire spoke after the ultimate whistle MUTV And gave his verdict on the match.
The centre-back branded his group “silly” for the way in which they conceded the second aim – the group had been hit on the break excessive up the pitch in the hunt for a winner.
“We didn't carry out nicely sufficient for the primary 60 minutes, we didn't begin the sport nicely,” Maguire mentioned. The primary half was fairly even. Once you're not enjoying at your finest and issues aren't going fairly best for you you've acquired to get the fundamentals proper, set-pieces are a part of that.”
“Disillusioned on that facet; The response was unbelievable (1-0 down). After we equalized there was most likely just one group that might win the sport however ultimately we had been most likely a bit foolish.
The 30-year-old recommended that if Rasmus Hjolund had been lively and out there, the end result may need been completely different.
“We had been affected by the damage to Rasmus, which has been a giant focus for us, however it’s as much as us to seek out options and the areas we have to enhance on.”
“He (Hjolund) has been our focus, we will play into him, he retains it up, he initiates the press very well, not solely that however Marcus is enjoying actually good on the left,” Maguire mentioned. Was once.”
“That is the story of our season, we now have had accidents – as produce other groups – and we have to discover a answer rapidly.”
It is not going to be simple for United. Subsequent Sunday there may be an FA Cup tie in opposition to Nottingham Forest earlier than a tricky job in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad.