MANCHESTER UNITED MANAGER Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saluted Scott McTominay for a “fantastic” performance in Wednesday’s 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Barcelona.
A first-half Luke Shaw own goal proved decisive at Old Trafford, as the left-back glanced Luis Suarez’s header past the helpless David de Gea.
Thereafter United produced a promising display, particularly in midfield as they went toe-to-toe with the Spanish champions.
Poor service resulted in a lack of chances, however, and that cost United, but Solskjaer was impressed with some performances, particularly McTominay’s.
“Fantastic,” Solskjaer said of McTominay on BT Sport. “Every time he plays for us he’s improving, on the ball as well.
“He’s a great athlete, he can run all day long, he wins challenges, he’s quick on his feet and today with the ball he was composed, brought the ball down a few times. He started settling us, to be fair.”
McTominay was in a fiery mood after the game, accusing United of showing Barca too much respect, before also reminding their opponents that the tie is far from over.
“In the first 10, 15 minutes we showed them far too much respect in terms of how we set about to go and press,” McTominay added.
“After that we adapted really well and started to take control of the game and did really well, obviously looked the better side. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a goal when were on top.
“We’re Manchester United, you can never write us off. They’ve top class players, but so have we and we’re going to showcase that in the second leg at Camp Nou.”
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I’m always hearing about this guy ranting on the court. I’ve come to the conclusion that I think he may have some serious mental health problems, and needs to get some help.
@The Upside-down Triangle: could be just a tool
@Adam Newman: bit of both I think.
W@nker
Waster he is
Was the ball actually out?
To be fair, sometimes you just have to call out a bad hat.
@Richard O’Brien: not while wearing that outfit!
An awful gimp of a chap
He’s correct about the hat. Is he also correct about the out decision?
He may be an awful eejit but he draws some huge crowds and easily one of the most entertaining players on tour, shame he’ll never make the most of his potential
Remember the crowds flocked to McEnroe matches more to witness the rants than his ability
@Noel Lynn: McEnroe on his worst day was never as bad as this headcase. He’s toxic and disruptive and previous disciplinaries have done nothing. He should be kicked off the tour for a season and be made prove himself with a clean record for another couple of years after. No player or official should have to put up with a second of his cr@p.