'We must work on that' — Man United star names major problem that caused Bournemouth defeat

'We must work on that' — Man United star names major problem that caused Bournemouth defeat

Faruq Ibrahim 20:08 - 22.12.2024

Manchester United star analysed the reason for their terrible defeat to Bournemouth.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said that they have to work on the way they defend set pieces, as they conceded from dead balls again in their defeat to Bournemouth.

The Red Devils were thrashed by Bournemouth 3-0 earlier today, which saw them drop down to 13th on the Premier League standings. Following the match, a frustrated Martinez said they had to show more character and personality. 

What Martinez said 

Manchester United's problems defending set pieces were laid bare in their defeat to Arsenal a few weeks back. After that match, Amorim stressed the need to work on set pieces, but since then the Red Devils conceded via dead ball routines to Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and now Bournemouth in the Premier League. 

Speaking after the match, Lisandro said, "We are so angry with this kind of situation.”

“We have to work on set-pieces especially. I believe a lot in this team and staff. If they don't score their first goal from set pieces, then it is a totally different game. 

Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof | ManchesterUnited.com

“We missed many chances today. We have to score. We know what we have to do and we have to change quickly.

"We know how big it is at this club. The expectation is very high; it's a process and you can see we are playing so well but we also concede goals and we have to work on that. I know the fans are impatient with us. We are the only ones who can change it.m

"It's football and we have to accept it. We are 100% confident that we will get success in this club. It's a process; I don't want to point the finger at one player. We win together; we lose together. It is a big pressure but we love that. I believe a lot in this group."