Van Nistelrooy have finally respond to TWO Crazy things that happened at Old Trafford yesterday
Ruud van Nistelrooy was left furious after Leicester City’s dramatic exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Manchester United, following a contentious last-minute goal that sealed their fate.
Leicester entered the fourth-round tie at Old Trafford with hopes of causing an upset, and they made a strong start, heading into the break with a well-deserved 1-0 lead after a sluggish first-half performance from Ruben Amorim’s men. Sensing the need for a shift in momentum, Amorim introduced Alejandro Garnacho at halftime, and the young Argentine immediately injected energy into United’s attack. His impact was undeniable as he played a key role in setting up Joshua Zirkzee for the equalizer, putting United back on level terms.
The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time when Harry Maguire connected with a Bruno Fernandes free-kick, sending his header past the Leicester goalkeeper. Replays suggested Maguire was in an offside position, but with VAR only coming into play from the fifth round onwards, the goal stood, much to Leicester’s dismay. Van Nistelrooy was incensed, venting his frustration at the controversial decision, calling it “unacceptable” and lamenting that his players had given everything only to be undone by an officiating mistake.
On the other hand, Amorim acknowledged the fortunate nature of the victory, admitting that United had benefited from a decision that could have gone either way, but he emphasized the need for his team to improve moving forward. The match reignited discussions about VAR’s role in the FA Cup, with many questioning whether it should be implemented throughout the competition to prevent such controversies.
