Following Manchester United's 0-2 defeat to Hull City in the Premier League, Schmeichel publicly criticized his former club.

Schmeichel singled out three Manchester United players, blaming them for the disastrous opening day defeat.

Manchester United's pre-season optimism was quickly shattered on Saturday afternoon when promoted Hull City took a 2-0 lead within 38 minutes through goals from Jürgen Amoah and Eduard Mendy.

Michael Carrick's side made two defensive errors from set pieces, with Amoah finishing into the top corner after Ollie McBurnie's initial shot was deflected onto the post by Senya Dieng.

Mendy added a second goal not long before halftime, directing a free-kick from Regan Slater into the net.

Manchester United's defense was confused for Hull City's opening goal, first losing the initial battle for the ball in the air, then conceding a corner kick. After the ball came in, Dörgu let it pass across him and Haidén Hévén failed to pressure McBurnie closely enough, allowing him to turn and shoot toward goal.

Analyzing the first goal during halftime, Schmeichel criticized Dörgu, saying he "wasn't even looking at the ball," and insisted Hévén needed to be stronger in pressing Hull's forwards.

"Look at Dörgu at the near post. He's not even looking at the corner-taker," the Manchester United legend told Premier League Productions.

"In that moment, he lost focus and couldn't block the initial attempt."

"And of course, Haidén Hévén at the far post lets McBurnie get in behind him, which simply cannot happen. That's not defending. You have to be stronger than that."

Schmeichel was also dissatisfied with Manchester United's defending for the second goal. As Hull City took a free kick, Manchester United and Hull City players jostled for position in the penalty area, but Luke Shaw surprisingly dropped back, leaving his opponents in an advanced position.

Schmeichel added post-match: "Complete lack of focus from Manchester United is what disappointed me the most."

"I'm singling out Luke Shaw in particular. Luke Shaw is two yards deeper than everyone else, putting everyone in an offside position."

"He shouldn't be standing there. He's been caught out. If he was higher up, it would either be offside or the ball goes out for a throw-in from the goal line."

"It's disappointing that such an experienced team makes mistakes like this."

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