THE FUSE

Analysing the tactical breakdown of the match, Slot was honest about his side's inability to cope with the Portuguese playmaker. "We weren’t able to control their strengths," Slot said. "We were aware of them – set-pieces and counter-attack. You have to know where to lose the ball if you play against United. They are really strong when they play into the middle. They have so many fast players, Bruno Fernandes to hurt you in transition and that’s exactly what happened with the second goal."