Manchester United fans targeted Scott McTominay after their 2-0 loss to West Ham United on Saturday.
Following a hard-fought point against Liverpool last week, Manchester United failed to capitalize on their performance at Anfield, falling to David Moyes’ side.
The Hammers won 2-0 after a strong second-half performance that included goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus.
Bowen scored in the 72nd minute following a beautiful ball from Lucas Paqueta. After pounced on Kobbie Mainoo’s mistake and played a one-two with his teammate, Kudus set up his team’s second goal.
The Red Devils had chances in the first half, with Alejandro Garnacho having two chances on the left wing but failing to capitalize.
Man United fans lamented their midfield at the London Stadium on social media, expressing their displeasure at McTominay.
“Play Hojlund, create no chances for Hojlund, take Hojlund off,” Man United fan Adam McKola remarked. Poor guy. Antony, McTominay, Garnacho…never make anything for him.”
“McTominay is actually taking the p**s,” said another. He might have just as easily sat in a deck chair with his feet up and watched Paqueta.”
“Why tf is Mainoo dropping deep, doing the dirty week, while McTominay just gets a free role in the final third?” said a third. Mainoo is over ten years younger, ffs.”
Another fan said: “It feels like McTominay is the one fresh out of Carrington and Mainoo’s the 27 year old Manchester United midfielder.”
“Need Casemiro fit asap,” wrote a fifth. I’ve had it with McTominay starting in midfield.”
Erik ten Hag’s side has now dropped to ninth place in the league after losing eight games this season.
Man United’s league campaign resumes on Boxing Day against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.