'We play like kids': Man Utd star reacts after heavy Premier League defeat to Liverpool

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was critical over the club’s performance following the embarrassing 5-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils went into the game after a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Atalanta in the Champions League and it was anticipated that they would put up a good performance.

However, they were out of the game early on with goals from Naby Keita and Diogo Jota. Things only got worse before the break with Mohamed Salah bagging two quick-fire goals.

Salah completed his hat-trick shortly after the interval. United avoided further embarrassment on the day. They had to play the final 30 minutes with 10 men after Paul Pogba’s sending off.

De Gea saved the club’s blushes with key saves or else the final scoreline could have been more humiliating. Following the game, the Spaniard was fuming and speaking to TV2, he said that United play like kids.

‘We play like kids,’ he was quoted as saying by Arilas Ould-Saada.

The 30-year-old has been one of the standout performers for the Red Devils this term. After a few average seasons, he has looked the player of old with crucial saves that have earned United points.

He was called into action early against the Reds. The Spaniard produced a strong save to deny Roberto Firmino, but the Merseyside outfit were just too good for United on the day.

With the humiliating loss, United find themselves eight points behind league leaders Chelsea. There was much talk about a title challenge, but that appears a distant possibility now.

United have Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City to face in the league before the international break. They have another tricky European outing at Atalanta in between those fixtures.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under immense pressure after three defeats in four league outings. The hierarchy may seriously consider a change during the internationals if he can’t turn things around in the next two matches.

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