Man United Star 'attacks' Teammates After Draw vs Southampton

Man United Star 'attacks' Teammates After Draw vs Southampton

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • David de Gea has sent his Man United teammates a rallying call following their 1-1 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford
  • United surrendered a 1-0 advantage to settle for a point, with Che Adams scoring the equaliser in the 48th minute
  • In a post made on social media, De Gea, who has been in fine shape noted that "the situation needs to improve"

David de Gea has hit out at his Man United teammates following the club's disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday, February 12.

The Red Devils looked set to put the game to bed in the first half after Jadon Sancho’s close-range clip handed the homeside the lead.

Man United players while in action vs Southampton. Photo: Getty Images.
David de Gea has sent his Man United teammates a rallying call following their 1-1 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford. Photo: Getty Images.
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However, the Saints restored parity in the second half thanks to Che Adams' 48th-minute equaliser.

A game of two halves

Despite being in full control of the match in the opening exchanges, United were unable to see out the rest of it as they turned three points into one.

Skipper Harry Maguire was largely at fault for the equaliser as he lost the plot to allow Adams to score.

The Englishman escaped a red card when he stumbled and trod on Armando Broja’s calf in the dying minutes.

De Gea slams United teammates

De Gea, who has been in fine shape took to social media after the clash to hit out at his United teammates for dropping points once again.

"The situation needs to improve and fast," the Spaniard posted.
"We have to learn that this is not enough," he added.

De Gea's strong words came after club legend Paul Scholes had blasted the team for their lackluster performance.

Scholes noted that his former side are unable to kill off games despite boasting of a strong and talented squad.

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