Christian Eriksen has pointed the finger at Manchester United’s lack of sharpness in front of goal for their defeat to Wolves, dismissing suggestions that fatigue from their Europa League exploits played a part. The Red Devils, under Ruben Amorim’s guidance, were back on the pitch a mere 63 hours following their thrilling 5-4 extra-time victory over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals last Thursday.
By making five changes to the team to manage the toll of the intense European clash, Amorim prioritised preparations for the upcoming semi-final against Athletic Club over domestic league concerns. United, despite the quick turnaround, put up a commendable performance, but it was Wolves’ Pablo Sarabia who made the difference with a decisive free-kick, handing them a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
Eriksen attributed the loss to a shortfall in finishing rather than the tight schedule. “I think it was pretty easy to get over,” said the seasoned playmaker. “I think obviously we changed a lot of the team from Thursday… we had our chances (on Sunday).
“No matter if we played Thursday or not, I think we had enough energy to win the game and, in the end, it was just small details. We weren’t good enough in the last end.
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