Smalling’s revenge and the regrets of United fans: “Other than finished, Maguire is worth 10 times”

Among the many faces of Josè Mourinho’s Roma triumph in the Conference League there is certainly also that of Chris Smalling. UEFA also noticed this, and it was not for nothing that he was elected man of the match of the grand final, in which he kept a complicated client like Dessers at bay to perfection. The Giallorossi central, who in the season just ended managed to shake off the many injuries that have limited him in recent years, was almost perfect and even on the only occasion in which he made a mistake he remedied, forcing the opponent to the hand ball. In short, a performance of those that have caused someone to nickname him … Smalldini.

REBORN – And that certainly sends Manchester United fans on a rampage. The Englishman had been a life at Old Trafford under the orders of Ferguson, Moyes, Van Gaal and Mourinho (with whom he had already won the Europa League), before Solskjaer decided that he was not part of his plans. To find himself, Smalling accepted the offer of Roma and the landing in the capital gave Serie A a real top defensive player. To the point that, as reported by the DailyMail, regrets flood the parts of Manchester. The fans of the Red Devils have literally gone crazy on social networks at the idea that their former footballer, let go as if nothing had happened, was fundamental for the conquest of a European trophy. Moreover, in a bad season for United.

MAGUIRE – “Chris Smalling left Manchester United as a finished footballer and has now won the man of the match award in a cup final,” says an English supporter. “Moral of the story: if you want to continue being a great player, get out of United,” adds another. And the comparison with what is currently the most criticized footballer of the club cannot be missing … “Smalling is at least 10 times better than Harry Maguire”. In short, the fans of the Red Devils look to Roma and regret that defender set aside too hastily. And while they are there, they also throw an eye on their former coach, who is also highly criticized, who brought the Giallorossi back to victory. Maybe, really asking: “but it’s not that the problem … is it us?”.