In the second half, Manchester United struggled to find their rhythm. Just as they were trying to turn things around, Jadon Sancho got injured and had to leave the field. Harry Maguire came on as a substitute. In the 57th minute, West Ham United tackled in the attacking half. Maguire was beaten by Mohammed Kudus, who scored West Ham's second goal. This made Manchester United anxious. Rubén Amorim quickly brought on Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay, replacing Sofyan Amrabat. The team's attack improved slightly, but with Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen in midfield, this setup was not a long-term solution.

West Ham then switched to a defensive strategy, limiting Manchester United's attack. The impact of the substitutes was minimal. In the final moments, most of Manchester United's threats came from set pieces, and Marcus Rashford wasted their only open play chance. Ultimately, Manchester United lost 0-2.

Looking back, Manchester United had a tough time with the defeat. Playing twice a week and rotating players changed their tactics, preventing them from using their strengths. In a previous 0-0 draw, they controlled the ball but failed to create effective attacks. This reflects their recent struggles. As West Ham's players gained confidence and the game intensified, Manchester United couldn't keep up, and their ball possession didn’t lead to results.

When players can’t find chemistry or repeat successful attacks, Manchester United's problems become clear. Their ability to take chances is already weak, and in this game, they struggled to create opportunities, leading to a disappointing performance.

Amorim needs to realize that aiming for the Europa League title this season is like preparing for a penalty shootout. It may seem uncertain, but how they perform will impact player morale and the quality of their kicks. While rotation and adjustments are necessary, Manchester United must maintain effectiveness; otherwise, it will be hard to boost morale by the final.