Three Man Utd stars picked out for criticism over Barcelona’s opening goal and told they ‘have to do better’

THREE Manchester United stars have been criticised for his or her roles in Barcelona's opening purpose final night time.

The Pink Devils grabbed a helpful 2-2 draw of their Europa League play-off first leg in Spain.

Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes had their say on Marcos Alonso's goal
Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes had their say on Marcos Alonso's purposeCredit score: Rex

Alonso heads Barcelona in front
Alonso heads Barcelona in entranceCredit score: Rex

But it surely may have been even higher, had a trio of their stars finished higher for Marcos Alonso's purpose.

The previous Chelsea ace headed residence on the again publish after he discovered himself unmarked at a nook.

Analysing the purpose on BT Sport after the sport, Man United legend Paul Scholes stated: "Whenever you have a look at the primary purpose it's [Tyrell] Malacia who doesn’t choose up Alonso, he lets him free, actually.

"It's only a fundamental little bit of motion from Alonso that loses him too. Fred as properly, in all probability didn’t problem in addition to he may.

"It's a fundamental little bit of motion from Alonso and Malacia doesn’t stick with him."

Scholes, 48, was additionally sad with goalkeeper David de Gea.

He added: "I believe the goalkeeper ought to do higher, it goes in fairly simply at that close to publish. David appears to be like a bit of bit anxious about colliding with the publish.

"However Malacia there, he has to stick with him and when he doesn’t, Fred has to cowl, 'my mate has made a mistake, I’ve bought to cowl for him', However he doesn’t try this."

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Tyrell Malacia has been criticised for his role in Alonso's goal
Tyrell Malacia has been criticised for his position in Alonso's purposeCredit score: Rex

Fred may feel he could have done better
Fred might really feel he may have finished higherCredit score: Rex

David de Gea was also singled out
David de Gea was additionally singled outCredit score: Rex

Agreeing with Scholes, his ex-United team-mate Owen Hargreaves added: "Whether or not it's the Champions League or Europa League, the margins are so effective.

"If you're given a job it's a must to do it. I believe Erik ten Hag shall be upset."

Inside ten minutes of Alonso's opener, United had turned the sport on it is head.

Marcus Rashford scored an excellent leveller, earlier than teeing up Jules Kounde's personal purpose.

Ex-Leeds ace Raphinha was available to degree within the 76th minute, leaving the tie delicately poised.

After the match, United boss Ten Hag gushed over his aspect's show... however felt they may have finished even higher.

He stated: "For those who face No 1 of Spain in an away sport and you're that dominant, you may see it as a constructive.

"We created many possibilities - greater than you may anticipate, truly - and there’s a bit of little bit of disappointment that we didn’t rating them.

"We should always have scored minimal 4 targets tonight."

The second leg will happen at Outdated Trafford subsequent Thursday.

Marcus Rashford continued his red-hot form
Marcus Rashford continued his red-hot typeCredit score: Getty

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