Manchester United's disastrous preseason caught up with them today as they fell to a 3-2 defeat in the Premier League at the hands of Chris Hughton's Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Goals from Glenn Murray, Shane Duffy and Pascal Groß ensured Jose Mourinho's side fell to their first loss of the season. A goal from Romelu Lukaku and a late Paul Pogba penalty was not enough to cover for the defensive cracks as their inability to secure a centre-back continues to haunt them.
Jose Mourinho's unhappiness was apparent post-match and the 55-year-old told Bein Sports the team were punished for their errors. The Man United boss was evidently irritated by a question about the team's communication.
You must be fantastic in your job to have the ability to speak about the chemistry between players.
Mourinho is not happy. #beINPL #BHAMUN #MUFC pic.twitter.com/DxuRPymicf
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) August 19, 2018
Attention will now turn towards Mourinho's reportedly fraught relationship with vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who visited the team dressing room after today's loss.
Ed Woodward, alone, has just popped into the United dressing room #mufc
— Ciaran Kelly (@CiaranKelly__) August 19, 2018
