‘Just show some composure’: Paul Scholes moans about Manchester United’s ‘very disappointing’ first-half against Real Betis… as the former midfielder says the Red Devils have ‘only got to keep the ball for 90 minutes’
- The clash between Betis and Man United remained goalless at the midway point
- Juanmi struck a glorious chance wide and Joaquin, 45, saw his effort hit the post
- United went on to win 1-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to reach last eight
Paul Scholes moaned about Manchester United’s ‘very disappointing performance’ in the first-half against Real Betis.
The clash between Betis and United remained goalless at half-time despite a bright start from the Spanish side. Juanmi struck a glorious chance wide early on and 41-year-old Joaquin saw a stunning effort hit the post.
And the former Red Devils midfielder, 48, was quick to criticise the Old Trafford outfit saying they have ‘only got to keep the ball for 90 minutes’.
‘Ten Hag will be very disappointed with the performance. For some reason they’ve got into a fight with Betis,’ Scholes told BT Sport.
‘Just show some composure. You’ve only got to keep the ball for 90 minutes.’
Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United’s ‘very disappointing performance’ in the first half
The hosts began brightly before they eventually fell to a 1-0 defeat to Man United on the night
Owen Hargreaves added: ‘They’ve been fortunate that they aren’t a goal down. Why is there is so much space? They’ve invited so much pressure.’
United went on to win the second leg 1-0 thanks to Marcus Rashford’s superb strike. They progressed to the quarter-finals 5-1 on aggregate.
Scholes had earlier urged United to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan because he ‘would suit Erik ten Hag’s style of play’ better than Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
Scholes said: ‘I don’t think Kane will leave Tottenham. I think it’s difficult to deal with Dan Levy.
‘I think Osimhen is a great player, but I think he is more suited for Chelsea. I think Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan would suit Ten Hag’s style of play.’
Argentina forward Martinez struck a formidable partnership with Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku under Antonio Conte during Inter’s 2020-21 title-winning campaign in Italy.
Last year, the 25-year-old was linked with Chelsea and Tottenham – where he would have joined up with former boss Conte.
Osimhen has cemented his status as one of the world’s most potent strikers at Napoli this season and is the top scorer in Serie A.
He has scored 23 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions and is expected to be in high demand once the summer transfer window opens.
Owen Hargreaves said United were fortunate not to be a goal down at half-time at Real Betis
It comes after Scholes urged United to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan
