There was a fear that Man United would be vulnerable at the back without Harry Maguire, and it’s a familiar tale as Victor Lindelof doesn’t defend a free-kick properly and Villarreal lead
If you’re going to play a high line then you simply cannot allow the striker to have a free run in behind where a simple touch will usually beat the keeper and Man United are up against it now.
They’ve looked the more dominant without creating anything clear-cut, and Villarreal now have something to hold on to.
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