After the Manchester derby, Wayne Rooney expressed disappointment with Manchester United's forward play, specifically criticizing Mbeumo's lack of composure in front of goal despite receiving high-quality passes from Bruno Fernandes. Rooney also noted that Carrick did not have enough available players, particularly in attacking positions.

Manchester United managed only three shots on target against Donnarumma. The team's best chance came in the 94th minute when Bryan Mbeumo received the ball in the box and shot, but the goalkeeper made a crucial save.

Rooney believed Mbeumo should have converted this opportunity to equalize, criticizing the forward for lacking composure in front of goal.

"This was one of the few high-quality chances Manchester United created in the second half."

"The chance came from Bruno Fernandes's delivery, and that pass to Mbeumo was of excellent quality. The goalkeeper's save was indeed brilliant, but I think Mbeumo could have done better."

"If he had directed the ball toward the near post, the probability of scoring would have been much higher. Of course, Donnarumma's save was also quite spectacular."

"This is what we call composure in front of goal; forwards need this quality in the box. Mbeumo had waited for such an opportunity all match."

"Whether you play for Manchester United or not, whether you are left-footed or right-footed, when you get such an opportunity, you must read the goalkeeper's positioning and understand their strengths."

"Donnarumma is tall with a long reach. If you shoot at his body height, he has a high chance of saving it; shooting low toward the far post makes it much more difficult for the goalkeeper."

Mbeumo was not alone in his poor performance. Rooney criticized the entire forward line for poor decision-making and frequently attempting hopeful long-range shots late in the match.

When asked whether the players were being selfish, lacked tactical awareness, or were simply nervous, Rooney replied: "All of these issues exist to some extent. I said when the transfer window closed that Michael Carrick did not have enough available players, especially in attacking positions.

Benjamin Šeško has performed well in recent games, but the coach still hesitated to start him. Matheus Cunha frequently drops deep and rarely appears in the box.

So the team could only create half-chances from outside the box. When genuine scoring opportunities are scarce, as soon as a player sees the goal from 18-30 yards out, they think 'I'll just try my luck with a shot,' but the probability of scoring from such distance is actually very low."

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