Glasgow Rangers He suffered from heartbreak European League Thursday evening with Philip ClementThe team conceded a late goal from Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United won 2-1.
The two teams were seeking to obtain the three points to enhance their chances of finishing the season in the top eight positions, and thus securing a place in the round of 16.
Manchester United scored the first goal thanks to a pass from Jack Butland, and it looked as if the Old Trafford side were on their way to victory.
However, just two minutes before the end of normal time, a mistake by Harry Maguire caused Cyril Desers to smell. The striker was often guilty of profligacy, taking just one touch before unleashing a devastating shot into the corner of United's goal.
There was more drama late, though, as Fernandes got on the end of a cross to score the winner.
There were a few good performances from the away side, while a few youngsters managed to secure some playing time.
Rangers' worst performance against Man United
While it was Butland who scored an unfortunate own goal against his former employers, he was not the main reason at Old Trafford, far from it.
One of them was full-back Gifty who blocked him at the back post and allowed that man Fernandes to sneak in relatively unmarked and find the back of the net.
The game was not full of chances for the Gers, but Clement will no doubt find himself frustrated by some of the strikers, most notably Nadim Bajermi.
The Albanian looked like an interesting signing when he joined the Ibrox outfit last summer. He often played out of position on the left wing during his first few months due to injury problems with other members of the squad.
In all competitions, Bajrami got He scored four goals He had four assists, but considering how much the Gers paid for him, that number should be higher.
Against United, Bajrami was used as an attacking midfielder, operating directly behind Hamza Eghamani, and if ever there was a game for him to prove to the fans that he belongs in the team, this is it.
Unfortunately, he was undoubtedly one of the poorest players on the team on Thursday night. Former Sassuolo player He completed only 13 passes During his time on the pitch, he only touched 25 balls, two fewer than Butland, proving how little he played.
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Manchester United vs Rangers – basic statistics |
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Statistics |
The highest ranking |
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Accurate passes |
Lisandro Martinez (75) |
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Key passes |
Bruno Fernandes (4) |
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He won ground duels |
Nico Raskin (7) |
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Shots on goal |
Alejandro Garnacho (2) |
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He treats |
Nico Raskin (4) |
Offensively, he did not make any basic passes, did not attempt any dribbles and did not create any big chances during the match, in addition to not scoring any completed shots.
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The midfielder also missed the ball seven times in a poor performance. Writer Andy McKellar He even claimed that Bajrami “wasn't giving enough on the ball”.
Who can replace Bajrami at Rangers?
Given how weak he was against Manchester United, the Albanian could lose his place in the starting line-up for the match against Dundee United on Sunday afternoon.
Ianis Hagi has not been included in the Europa League squad, but should take over for Bajrami this weekend.
The 25-year-old has been poor for several weeks, and with plenty of youngsters such as Billy Rice, Zak Lovelace and Findlay Curtis knocking on the door, the Albanian international will need to improve, and quickly.
Despite the loss, a positive display next week in their final European game should guarantee the club a place in the knockout rounds.
