As reported by the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have cancelled Erik ten Hag’s post-match conference after the Queen died at Balmoral on Thursday. The Red Devils suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad via a controversial penalty.
Several Manchester United stars paid tribute to the Queen and the game started with a minute of silence in the honor of the majesty. It has been reported that this week’s Premier League clash will be postponed and it will be scheduled for next week.
The Red Devils were ineffective in the final third against the Spanish side and wasted a number of clear opportunities. The gaffer decided to rest some key players from the starting XI.
Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Fred, Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Lindelof got the chance to start after spending a brief time on the bench. However, it didn’t make a big difference as some of the regular players were working out the magic against Sociedad.
Christian Eriksen was running the show in midfield and Tyrell Malacia was equally effective. The introduction of Lisandro Martinez did bring in more energy and character but he was on the receiving end of a harsh call by the officials. The referee decided to hand a spot-kick against United later in the second half.
United fans will hope that the club will return back to winning ways in their next league match.
