Video: “We weren’t ourselves”: Olid blasts meek Man United performance vs London City

New manager Eva Olid expressed her disappointment with Manchester United Women's 2-1 loss to London City Lionesses, stating that "none of us are happy with the first half." Olid believed that her team was not functioning as they had been working on, and at half-time, she urged her players to regain confidence and belief. She attributed the change in performance to the second half, but acknowledged it was not enough to secure a win after 90 minutes.

Olid praised London City's early press but argued that her team did not offer adequate support to one another to counter it. She explained that her side aimed to receive the ball in behind and exploit pockets of space, but their failure to do so, particularly in the first half, proved costly. Olid expressed her belief that the team could compete against anyone if they played with confidence, and she stated that she was optimistic about their performance against Chelsea next week.

United's captain, Maya Le Tissier, echoed her manager's sentiments, asserting that her team lacked confidence and movement in the first half. She also highlighted the importance of adapting to a new manager, emphasizing that the team would face challenges but remain dedicated professionals. Le Tissier pointed to Maya Le Tissier's first league goal, scored off the bench, as a positive note, and expressed optimism about the new signings making a difference both on and off the pitch.