“Like we’re playing with a man down” - Manchester United fans destroy ‘horrific’ attacker who offers nothing after 2-0 Newcastle defeat

Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst was disastrous, as his side fell to a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday (April 2). The Dutch forward has been slammed by fans on social media for a lackluster showing at St James' Park.

Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag hinted before the game that Weghorst could be signed permanently by the club. The veteran striker is on loan from Burnley, and his coach claimed that Weghorst is doing a good job (via 90min):

"Wout is doing a really good job for us. He is the leader of the process in pressing; he starts the press and is very good in backward pressing. He is also taking up (good) positions, and in his link-up play, he's doing really well."

However, those comments might have put a curse on the Dutchman, as he was nonexistent in the defeat at Newcastle. He had just ten touches of the ball and sent one shot way off target. The forward failed to get a foothold in the game and was rightfully substituted in the 62nd minute.

Newcastle eased to victory through goals from Joe Willock (65') and Callum Wilson (88'). It could have been more had the Magpies been more potent in front of goal.

Weghorst certainly wasn't potent in front of goal, and Manchester United fans have grown tired of his frustrating outings. One claimed that the Red Devils essentially play with ten men when the striker is on the pitch:

"It's literally like we're playing with a man down."

Another branded Weghorst's performance as horrific and doesn't want to watch him play again:

"I never want to watch Weghorst again. He’s absolutely horrific."

Here's how Twitter reacted to Weghorst's disappointing outing against the Magpies:

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Where does Manchester United's defeat to Newcastle leave them?

The Red Devils could drop out of the top four on Monday.

Manchester United dropped down to fourth following their defeat to Newcastle, with Eddie Howe's side replacing them in third place. The Red Devils are now in a hotly contested top-four race with the Magpies and Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs will move above Ten Hag's side into fourth with a win over Everton on Monday (April 3). Hence, the loss at St James' Park is a nightmare for the Red Devils.

Next up for Manchester United is a clash with Brentford at Old Trafford on Wednesday (April 5). They suffered a 4-0 defeat to the Bees at the Gtech Community Stadium in August.