Nightmare at Old Trafford! Roma score twice in 18 minutes as Manchester United collapse again
Manchester United's nightmare season has taken another shocking turn! The Red Devils conceded twice inside the opening 18 minutes of their Champions League clash against Roma, leaving Old Trafford stunned and increasing the enormous pressure on head coach Michael Carrick.
Details: Roma opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Argentine attacker Matias Soule. Manchester United lost possession, allowing the visitors to exploit space in their defensive line. Just five minutes later, Ayden Heaven was penalised for handball inside the area, and Donyell Malen confidently converted the penalty to make it 2-0.
The disastrous start immediately exposed the defensive problems that have troubled United throughout the campaign. Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, looked dangerous whenever they attacked, while the hosts struggled to respond to the Italian side's intensity and movement.
United entered the encounter without a victory in nine consecutive matches across all competitions. Their latest Premier League defeat came against Chelsea, who won 2-0 on October 31. The Red Devils also lost their previous two Champions League games against Atletico Madrid and Como.
The early 0-2 scoreline has made Carrick's situation even more uncomfortable. United's hierarchy reportedly intend to reassess his future during the November international break, but another disappointing European performance could intensify calls for immediate changes. The match remained in progress when the two-goal deficit was reported, so the final result was not yet established.
Reminder: Manchester United have already decided to reassess Michael Carrick's future during the November international break.
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
