Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea: David De Gea and Daniel James woeful

Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea (R) reacts as Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (L) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 19, 2020. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Here are our player ratings from Manchester United’s humbling 3-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley:

David De Gea

Reprehensible error for Chelsea’s second that put United on the back foot immediately in the second-half. The Spaniard isn’t immune from criticism from the first goal either, as he should have kept out Olivier Giroud’s effort. 3

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Should have been rested after looking lethargic against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening. His tiredness showed. 4

Harry Maguire 

Another United defender due a rest, Maguire was run ragged by Chelsea’s attack this evening. An own goal compounded his misery in a poor showing. 4

Victor Lindelof

Failed to track Olivier Giroud for Chelsea’s crucial opener. 4

Eric Bailly

Battled hard and made some key blocks but looked shaky in possession. Had to be stretchered off before half-time in a nasty collision and we wish him the best in his recovery. 5

Brandon Williams 

Offered very little in attack in the first-half and his kamikaze pass led to Mason Mount doubling Chelsea’s lead after the break. 4

Nemanja Matic

Was left vulnerable to Chelsea’s high press and had little help from his midfield teammates. One of United’s better performers. 5

Fred

Overrun by Chelsea’s intense press led by Mateo Kovačić and Mason Mount. Haphazard midfield display as he squandered possession on plenty of occasions. Replaced before the hour-mark as United looked to fight back. 3

Bruno Fernandes 

Looked lost without a teammate of the quality of Paul Pogba to feed from and was wasteful and overambitious in trying to break down Chelsea’s stubborn defence. 5

Marcus Rashford 

Was a victim of Solskjaer’s five-at-the-back system and had little opportunity to run at Chelsea’s defence. 4

Daniel James 

Non-existent throughout and almost deserves sympathy for a lack of support in a failed split-striker system. He has been poor since last month’s restart. 3

Substitutes

Paul Pogba

Should have come on earlier. 5

Odion Ighlalo

Had little impact. 5

Timothy Fosu-Mensah

Allowed Wan-Bissaka a rest when the result was a formality. 5

Mason Greenwood 

Struggled to have an effect on the game. 5

Anthony Martial 

Won the penalty that was converted by Fernandes in the closing stages but fought a lost cause. 6

READ MORE: (Video) Bruno Fernandes scores consolation for Man United from penalty spot

 

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