Bastian Schweinsteiger suggests Man Utd lack ‘philosophy and vision’ after Liverpool loss
Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said he “was not surprised” by Liverpool’s 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
The Red Devils suffered their heaviest home loss to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, surrendering to a large crowd as Jurgen Klopp’s men went wild with Mohamed Salah stealing the headlines after helping himself with the match ball.
The Merseysiders were two good after just 13 minutes, and 4-0 at halftime, with decibel levels rising as Anthony Taylor whistled at halftime as a chorus of boos echoed across the floor. Salah completed the rout – and his hat-trick – right after the reboot.
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Naby Keita first broke the deadlock five minutes into the game, before Diogo Jota – selected ahead of Sadio Mane – doubled Liverpool’s advantage eight minutes later. Salah then scored a brace before the break and became the first Premier League player to score a hat-trick at Old Trafford in the 50th minute.
Paul Pogba compiled the misery by collecting a red card 20 minutes after his introduction, ending a miserable afternoon for the hosts and seriously increasing the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose position seems slightly untenable after the sobering loss.
After the game, experts, former players, fans and analysts were all quick to digest and scoop up the bones of one of football’s most notable competitions, with Schweinsteiger among those who donated his two cents on the current state of this Man Utd team.
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The former Man Utd man has hinted that the club lack “philosophy and vision” as he praised Liverpool’s current setup, Tweeter: “A devastating day for all of Manchester United, the supporters and the club, but it did not come out of nowhere. It wasn’t a surprise.
“Liverpool showed them the difference, which is huge – having a philosophy and a vision. Congratulations, Liverpool.
“I hope ManchesterUnited will return very soon.”
A devastating day for all @Man Utd supporters and the club but it did not come out of nowhere. It wasn’t a surprise. @LFC showed them the difference, which is huge – having a philosophy and a vision. Congratulation, #Liverpool fc.
With a bit of luck #Manchester United will be back very soon. #MUNLIV– Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) 24 October 2021
