“One step forward and two steps back” – Manchester United star Christian Eriksen delivers scathing verdict after Red Devils stumble again
Christian Eriksen was furious with Manchester United’s loss 2-1 Premier League loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday (December 30).
Eriksen said that they are taking two steps back for every step forward. He added that the players are doing their best this season but are unable to get the wins:
“This season, in general, has been one step forward and two steps back, and it felt like that today,” he said. “Our aim was to get three points, so it’s definitely disappointing to come away with zero.
“We tried our best, but sometimes the luck and the better decisions in the final third, the better defending, and the small details don’t happen.”
“We need a few chances to score goals, and it makes things more difficult. Everyone is just trying to get goals to help the team. We are in the situation to score, but, at the moment, it won’t go in.”
The loss was Manchester United 21st in 2023 – fourth-most in a year in the club’s history. That includes nine losses in the league this season, the most after 20 games in the Premier League era.
