Marcelo Bielsa bemoaned his facet’s inability to win back possession like they used to, and found out his concerns approximately the Leeds defensive frailties.
Leeds produced a spirited 2d 1/2 show that saw Man Utd hauled again on to degree phrases, however in the long run fell to a four-2 defeat. The miserable weather conditions noticed gamers sliding this manner and that, even as the ball persevered to maintain up in the rain-sopping wet floor.
The Whites went into the damage two desires down earlier than Bielsa rung the changes to spark a ferocious fightback. Rodrigo notched in fortunate instances earlier than Raphinha levelled whilst prodding home Daniel James’ move.
However, Man Utd steadied the deliver and emerged with a tough-fought four-2 victory after substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga fired past after which thru Illan Meslier.
PLAYER RATINGS: Man Utd withstand fierce Leeds fight again as maligned quartet excel in throwback win
Speaking to Sky Sports after the suit, Bielsa stated: “In the first 1/2 we began properly and ended properly but didn’t control to attain. In the moments we lost dominance they scored.
“After we were given returned level we had the threat to head 3-2 up and straight manner they went up and scored once more.
“We performed better looking to get returned into the game than while we were trying to maintain a result however some thing has repeated that is tough to solve.
“We have to defend higher. We are lacking Kalvin Phillips and Robin Koch become substituted and we could not count on Pascal [Struijk] in midfield because he went again into defence.
“Not being capable of include the three protective midfielders we've got, there may be a weak point within the healing of the ball.”
