Manchester United were defeated at home by Besiktas in their Champions League Group B game yesterday. The narrow 1-0 defeat for the Red Devils at Old Trafford also ended their 23-match unbeaten home record in the Champions League.
I don't know why United can't handle the Turkish teams. Thirteen years ago it was Fenerbahce who became the first team to defeat Manchester United in a European game at Old Trafford, and now it was Besiktas. It seems there's no Turkish delight for United and Sir Alex.
Rodrigo Tello's first-half effort did the damage as Ben Foster again failed to make an impact. United were missing some of their senior players as Sir Alex Ferguson fielded many youngsters in the game. There was no threat from United over all as all the players looked as if they were laboring till the final whistle. Apart from Gabriel Obertan, no one really looked sharp and I could not believe it was a Man United side.
This defeat to Besiktas is not too critical for United as they are already through to the last 16. A point at Wolfsburg will be enough to secure top spot in Group B when the two sides meet in a fortnight.
Sir Alex Ferguson is known to possess a special knack of taking away all the attention when Manchester United loses a game. He did exactly the same during the post match press conference at Old Trafford. Fergie sounded his disappointment at the shock loss but covered it by saying that it was a good experience for the young lads.
Personally, I don't think there is anything serious after United's defeat last night. But I do believe that we surely need a couple of good center backs. Sir Alex cannot win even Carling Cup if he uses Brown and O'Shea in the center, let alone the Premier League title or the Champions League.
What's your take folks?
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