The Scottish midfielder has admitted that the Red Devils did not live up to the club’s high standards during a tough loss to Spurs.
Scott McTominay has insisted that everyone in the Manchester United locker room is “very hurt” and that “something will be done” after his win against Tottenham.
United were beaten 6-1 by Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday, and are now 16th in the Premier League table heading into the international break.
The Red Devils opened their final season with a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace before stealing an undeserved victory at Brighton, and produced another poor performance against José Mourinho’s side.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his team take the lead on a Bruno Fernandes penalty with just two minutes left, but Tanguy Ndombele leveled moments later after capitalizing on poor defense from Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
Heung-min Son gave the visitors the lead in the seventh minute, producing an expert shot after a quick free kick from Harry Kane, and United’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when Anthony Martial was sent off after a trade with Eric Lamela just before. the half hour mark.
The Spurs made their numerical advantage count instantly, and Kane got his name on the roster after being attacked by Son, who then added his second to give Mourinho’s men a 4-1 lead at the break.
A goal from Serge Aurier and a penalty from Kane rounded out a resounding victory for the North Londoners in the second half, and United stayed behind to watch a shocking display that leaves them once again climbing the league standings.
McTominay offered a glimpse of the pessimistic mood among the team after the loss, while also promising that changes will be made before the Red Devils return to action after the international break.
“You get these shocking results that come, hopefully never again in your career,” said the Scottish midfielder. MUTV . “I can assure you that everyone in that dressing room is very, very hurt and we know that it is not about talking to people and listening to what others are saying. It is about focusing on ourselves.
“This football club is absolutely huge and for us to play and act like that is not good enough. Trust me, something will be done about it when we return.
“Everyone will be firmly focused on what we have to do before the remaining part of the first leg of the season.”
McTominay added on how he will personally deal with the biggest loss of his career to date: “We have to be so focused on everything we do. The Premier League is so strong now, you see, and for us, a result like that hurts a lot.
“It is the first time that I am at the end of a result like this and believe me, inside, it is the worst feeling I have ever had.
“You have to accept it, you have to keep going, keep your chest up and not sidestep the path of responsibility on the field. You have to take responsibility and try to move on.”
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