Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has urged for the club and players to stick together in unity in order to make progress following the club’s poor start to the new season.
The Red Devils got off to a flying start in the Premier League as they thrashed fierce rivals Chelsea 4-0 on the opening day of the season but ever since Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s team has lost a bit of steam. United then suffered two draws and one loss and that has put the pressure back on the Norwegian over the last three games.
United look a bit distraught at the moment in terms of their fan base which are just not happy about the way the club is being run. The 20 time League champions have had problems with players as well including Paul Pogba who has come under the scrutiny of the pundits and fans.
But amidst all this, Juan Mata has said that United had a great start but need to keep on improving, “We had a great start against Chelsea and a big result. After that, two difficult games away where we should have got more, but football is not about deserving – although I think if you constantly deserve, you’re going to finally get what you deserve. Especially at Southampton – we should have killed the game. Obviously, Crystal Palace at Old Trafford we cannot repeat. We cannot lose these kinds of games and know we have to improve.
United have finished outside a Champions League spot four times in the last six seasons but the Spaniard has urged the fans and players to stick together, “My message [to United supporters] is always being grateful for what they give us. I understand their frustration when we don’t get the results they deserve, so I feel sorry for that. But what I can do, individually, and what we can do, as a team, is give our best. Fans recognize that. If we want to get our objectives, we need to stick together – managers, players, and fans – because there are many people on the outside enjoying it when Manchester United don’t win. It’s key for us to stick together as a whole.”
