SHOCKING DECISION by Erik Ten Hag leaves United fans FURIOUS! “The moment Zirkzee was subbed, we LOST CONTROL!”
Manchester United fans believe that a key decision by Erik ten Hag influenced the outcome of their recent 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. Many supporters voiced frustration online, claiming the game shifted negatively after Joshua Zirkzee was subbed off during the second half.
Despite controlling possession and creating several chances, United couldn’t break through, and Crystal Palace threatened with a few close attempts. Ten Hag made several substitutions, bringing in Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, and Rasmus Højlund for Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen, and Amad Diallo.
Fans were particularly upset about Zirkzee’s removal, feeling it disrupted United’s attack. One fan stated, “We lost our link in the attack after Zirkzee was taken off,” while another remarked, “Amad was creating chances too. The subs were all wrong.”
Others expressed similar sentiments, with one saying, “The entire attack collapsed after Zirkzee and Amad left,” and another commenting, “Zirkzee’s substitution was a poor choice—he was key to maintaining possession and moving the attack forward.”
Former footballer Jamie Redknapp also commented on the match, noting on Sky Sports, “When you dominate that much, you have to capitalize. The substitutions didn’t make the impact United needed.”
The draw leaves Manchester United 11th in the Premier League, having only collected seven points in five games.
