Manchester United found themselves trailing Brentford after conceding a first-half goal that sparked frustration among both fans and players.
The pivotal moment came when Matthijs De Ligt was forced off the field due to a head injury, allowing Brentford to capitalize on his absence and score during a corner kick.
De Ligt, who had sustained a head injury earlier in the match, was visibly angry after being instructed to leave the pitch because of the ongoing bleeding.
Cameras captured his furious reaction as he kicked a ball lying nearby and voiced his frustrations directly to the fourth official.
The Dutch defender’s head wound, which had been bleeding throughout the first half, left him sidelined at a critical moment.
Brentford seized the opportunity to take advantage of the situation, leaving Manchester United struggling to respond.
This controversial incident has added to the tension surrounding the match, with De Ligt’s injury playing a key role in the Red Devils’ defensive lapse.
Fans will now be eager to see how United can recover from this setback and whether the decision to sideline De Ligt will be further scrutinized.
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