'Can be unlucky'- Manchester United admits to struggling on the field vs Chelsea

After the final whistle, Altay Bayindir shared his thoughts with MUTV. He spoke openly about how difficult goalkeeping felt in such conditions. The 27-year-old admitted the first half tested his focus more than his reflexes, with the rain and lack of action forcing him to stay sharp despite little to do. He revealed that every moment matters because a game can change in the blink of an eye. The Turkish shot-stopper expressed satisfaction with the result, but he underlined the constant need to improve as a unit in training. 

“[In the] first 45 minutes, I can say more. For me it was more difficult because when you don’t have any position, you are getting cold, in this weather. It’s raining and you have to keep your mind focused for every second because in the game, anything can happen. I [am happy I] did this and we are happy because we won. We are working every day for every position, but sometimes you can be unlucky in the game.

“Sometimes, players [are] doing blocks and it’s a foul. It doesn’t matter how strong you are, you cannot go to the ball. If someone will be here, you cannot move, it’s difficult and in all of the [Premier] League, referees are not saying it is a foul for the disposition, so we have to improve ourselves for everything, for every situation. That’s what we are doing every day in the training and today was good.

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How has Bayindir fared so far?

The Turkish international has played five Premier League matches since replacing Andre Onana. The 27-year-old has conceded eight goals and recorded no clean sheets. Bayindi has amassed a save percentage of 50%, and he has made eight saves. The Turkish international has also committed one error which directly led to a goal. Bayindir has displayed moments of composure, yet mistakes against Arsenal and Burnley continue to overshadow his progress.

Critics, including Peter Schmeichel, have questioned his habit of going to ground too early. Manager Ruben Amorim insists every player must fight for his place, and Senne Lammens, who impressed in Belgium with a 73% save rate, waits in the wings. Teammates already rate Lammens highly, and there is a growing belief that he might soon get his chance. Meanwhile, transfer whispers remain constant, with claims surfacing that Atlético de Madrid want to sign Manuel Ugarte from Manchester United. This reminds everyone how unsettled the squad still feels despite this hard-fought win. Meanwhile, if we talk about Amorim, he can only repay the board’s trust with a consistent run of good results.