Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, extending their winless run to nine games in all competitions. After the defeat, Bryan Mbeumo said the squad still trust each other.
Mbeumo on the team display
“A lot of disappointment,” said Mbeumo.
“I thought we played a solid game, a good first half especially.”
“And everything was good, the mentality, the work-rate. I think (a win is) going to come.”
“I feel like everyone linked together, even some who made mistakes, we were there for him,” he said.
“When someone did great, everyone was there to get something from this.”
“We still trust everyone. With the man down, we still had some frustrations at the end. But I think we have done everything as a team.”
Key moments in the match
Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the defeat to Chelsea.
The Independent reported that Martinez was sent off for two bookings inside two minutes in the second half.
The Independent reported that Morgan Rogers gave the lead.
The Independent reported that Martinez put a forearm into the throat of Wesley Fofana with a corner drifting harmlessly away, a second yellow came out, and a penalty was awarded.
The Independent reported that Cole Palmer scored the penalty past Senne Lammens.
Mbeumo on chances and structure
“Maybe we just missed some chances. We could have been up early in the game, but that’s a positive to take out of this game.”
“The structure was quite good and the mentality,” said Mbeumo.
“We had a lack of chances in the last couple of games, whereas we had good ones (on Saturday), so things can still be positive for the next few days.”
United's position
Manchester United are 17th in the Premier League.
Manchester United have lost a third match in a row.
The Independent reported that it remains to be seen whether Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Roma.
The Independent reported that Carrick does not expect to be relieved of his duties before Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Roma.
