SHAMED Manchester United stars cancelled a day out at the races yesterday after their dismal Euro KO.
Jose Mourinho had agreed to let his players go to the Cheltenham Festival if they reached the Champions League last-eight by beating Sevilla.
But United players were so angry with their performance they cancelled plans straight after Tuesday’s shocking Old Trafford exit.
Defender Eric Bailly said: “We ask the fans for forgiveness.
“Last night was terrible and we must all reflect and take note so it doesn’t happen again.
“It’s painful, but we have to get right back up, dust ourselves off, and look ahead.”
Striker Romelu Lukaku added: “Some things were wrong with some players.
“Some players were hiding. The deception was really big.
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“We should have done much better with the quality we have in our team.
“We didn’t deserve it because we weren’t good enough.”
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The Cheltenham trip had been planned well in advance, but was abruptly shelved after a 2-1 defeat which was branded “terrible” by ex-Red Devils star Rio Ferdinand.
United’s squad have been left in shock by Mourinho’s shock team selection against Sevilla.
The Special One made Marcus Rashford, two goal hero against Liverpool on Saturday, switch wings to accommodate moody forward Alexis Sanchez.
Manchester United's home defeats in Europe
Champions League 1996-97
Group stage:
Fenerbahce, 0-1
Juventus, 0-1
Semi-finals
Borussia Dortmund 0-1
Champions League 1999-2000
Quarter finals
Real Madrid, 2-3
Champions League 2000-01
Quarter-finals
Bayern Munich, 0-1
Champions League 2001-02
Group stage
Deportivo La Coruna, 2-3
Champions League 2004-05
Last-16
AC Milan, 0-1
Champions League 2009-10
Group stage
Besiktas, 0-1
Europa League 2011-12
Round of 32
Ajax, 1-2
Round of 16
Athletic Bilbao, 2-3
Champions League 2017-18
Last-16
Sevilla, 1-2
There was also surprise at the inclusion of Marouane Fellaini with Juan Mata left distraught after being left out of the side following a decent showing against Liverpool.
United return to training today ahead of Saturday evening’s FA Cup quarter-final with Brighton.
That competition represents the club’s only chance of silverware this campaign.
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