“He dosent know how to play football. Bring another player to replace him for me to be able to score. Ita because of him I haven’t scored in most games”-Rasmus Hojlund ‘complained to Man Utd coaches about Man Utd player who after ‘falling out’ with the player for not passing him the ball.

Following Manchester United’s triumph in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry, only a handful of players from the squad were seen expressing their joy immediately after the match.

The victory came after a tense penalty shootout at Wembley, following a thrilling 3-3 draw in extra time. Despite dominating most of the game and holding a commanding 3-0 lead, Erik ten Hag’s team stumbled towards the end, conceding a late penalty to Haji Wright after Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s handball, leading to an unexpected comeback by the underdog Championship side.

Given United’s higher league standing and financial resources compared to Coventry, the failure to maintain their lead was disappointing for both fans and players alike.

Consequently, the reactions among United players varied after the final whistle. Antony opted for a defiant gesture, cupping his ears in front of the Coventry players, while Harry Maguire chose a more sportsmanlike approach by shaking hands with each member of the opposing team. Goal scorer Hojlund naturally celebrated his goal, joined by Christian Eriksen, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Omari Forson after United secured their spot in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive time.

However, Forson and Wan-Bissaka quickly returned to the halfway line, while Eriksen continued his celebration with his teammates. Casemiro, unable to watch the decisive penalty, took a moment to process the match’s outcome before acknowledging his fellow players.

United captain Bruno Fernandes briefly glanced towards the opposite end during Hojlund’s penalty before exchanging a brief embrace with Diogo Dalot and approaching the Coventry players. Substitute Amad Diallo paused for a moment before joining his teammates on the halfway line.

Regarding Antony’s gesture, Ten Hag remarked, “I haven’t witnessed that, so I can’t offer a comment on it, but we have immense respect for Coventry City and their efforts. Nonetheless, we also need to evaluate our own performance, which was strong until the 70th minute.”