OPINION
The Manchester United fanbase will be walking on air today after the extraordinary comeback in Paris that will go down in the annals of the club’s feted history. Most of the players were lauded as heroes by supporters on social media. But, not all. One of those getting it in the neck from a significant section of the fanbase is Ashley Young. The veteran full-back played 87 minutes of the Parc des Princes classic at right-back before making way for Mason Greenwood ahead of the stunningly dramatic denouement. His commitment to the cause in a more advanced role than where he has spent the last few seasons could surely not be faulted, but many of the faithful were critical of how he and Eric Bailly on the right side of the defence could not contain Paris Saint-Germain, especially in the first half and before the Ivorian’s substitution after 36 minutes. Young stayed on the pitch for another 51 minutes and actually did okay, but many supporters believe he is “finished” and “does not deserve to wear the jersey”.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
As horrific as Bailly has been so far. Ashley Young has offered no protection at all. The right flank is essentially an all you can eat buffet for PSG. #MUFC
— Matt (@Spoony79UK) March 6, 2019
Ashley Young is pathetic!! Does not deserve to wear the United jersey. #mufc #PSGMUN #UCL
— Pulkit ? (@Oletrain) March 6, 2019
Blessing in disguise that bailly has gone off! So much space in between him and Ashley Young (who is also a liability) #MUFC
— Tom Moss (@Moss9Tom) March 6, 2019
Whatever happens when the squad is full again, make sure Dalot is in the final XI. Get Ashley off, I don’t give a hoot. #MUFC.
— Lewisian Cloud (@Mykhology) March 6, 2019
Can Ashley Young leave in the summer? @ManUtd @carras16 @Mike_Phelan_1 #mufc #GGMU
— Yaw Woodward?? (@pee_waay) March 6, 2019
Ashley Young is finished. Except few days he turns up for Manchester United …. He really shouldn't be starting matches for us. Loses possession every time #MUFC #UCL #PSGMUN #GGMU
— Sackey-Rockson (@IbsSRockson) March 6, 2019
I hate Ashley Young #MUFC
— Adi (@daddydenzongpa) March 6, 2019
How is Ashley Young still playing for us??????? #PSGMUN #mufc
— Lord Starck (@FhelleStarck) March 6, 2019
Seems Ashley young has his own way of interpreting and playing football soo awkwardly. He only knows better. #MUFC #UCL #PSGMUN
— Ibra MaL (@ibrahimmalcolm) March 6, 2019
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