BREAKING NEWS: “These players don’t deserve to be on any team in the world. How could Erik ten Hag start such awful players? We have better options, for God’s sake!” – Manchester United fans are outraged, calling for two players to be dropped after a bad performance against Porto. They are urging Ten Hag to replace them with better alternatives.

Manchester United fans are expressing significant frustration after a chaotic 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League, with the team’s defensive weaknesses laid bare. Initially, United seemed to have control of the match, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund giving them a comfortable 2-0 lead.

However, the tide turned quickly as Porto mounted a comeback, exploiting United’s defensive frailties. Veteran defender Pepe started the resurgence, scoring to narrow the lead, and young striker Samu Omorodion, formerly of Atletico Madrid, then struck twice to turn the game on its head.

Omorodion’s performance was a nightmare for United’s central defenders, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt, whose inability to contain him drew heavy criticism from fans. Omorodion’s pace, physicality, and intelligent movement consistently troubled the duo, leading to repeated breakdowns in United’s defense.

The pair, who were once regarded as manager Erik ten Hag’s preferred center-back partnership, struggled throughout the match, leaving the backline vulnerable and raising questions about their reliability.

With United trailing 3-2 by the 77th minute, Ten Hag substituted both Martinez and De Ligt, bringing on Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans in an attempt to shore up the defense. Despite being a frequent target of criticism in recent seasons, Maguire played a pivotal role in salvaging a point for United, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to make it 3-3 and spare further embarrassment.

Nevertheless, the spotlight remained on Martinez and De Ligt, with fans taking to social media to voice their discontent. Calls for the pair to be dropped before United’s next Premier League match were rampant, as supporters expressed a growing impatience with their inconsistent performances.

Many were eager to see the return of summer signing Leny Yoro, who has been sidelined with injury, hoping his inclusion would resolve United’s defensive issues.

The mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag is clear, as fans demand a reshuffling of the defense ahead of their next match against Aston Villa. Whether he sticks with Martinez and De Ligt or opts for a new defensive pairing with Maguire and the potentially returning Yoro remains a key question as United face growing scrutiny.