Ally McCoist directed criticism at Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson for his role in Manchester United’s first goal during Wednesday night’s match at Old Trafford. Mauricio Pochettino opted for an unconventional lineup against the Red Devils, featuring Levi Colwill at left-back and Marc Cucurella at right-back.
With Conor Gallagher suspended due to a red card, Cole Palmer replaced him, aiming to score against his former club to support his current team. The West London side initially struggled to gain momentum in the game while the home team sought to recover from a previous humiliating defeat against Newcastle.
Both teams had multiple chances, but the pivotal moment arrived when Enzo Fernandez fouled Antony in the box, resulting in a penalty for United. Despite Bruno Fernandes taking the penalty, his poor effort was easily saved by Robert Sanchez.
United continued their pressure, and soon after, they capitalized with Scott McTominay scoring after a scramble in the penalty area, extending his recent goal-scoring streak.
Post-goal, McCoist highlighted Jackson’s potential responsibility for the goal, suggesting he erred by losing possession instead of initiating a counterattack. He pointed out that Jackson’s error deprived Chelsea of a potential counter, ultimately leading to the United goal. McCoist emphasized that conceding such a goal was unfortunate from Chelsea’s standpoint, especially as Jackson missed an opportunity to seize control and prevent the attack.
The goal marked a challenging start for Chelsea, and it remains uncertain how significantly it might impact the team moving forward, representing a tough beginning they’d prefer to put behind them.
