The ex-Man Utd goalkeeper received a mixed reception at Old Trafford during PSG's 2-1 Champions League defeat.
Mary Earps received a mixed reception on her return to Old Trafford with PSG.
Mary Earps received a mixed reception on her return to Old Trafford with PSG.
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Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner urged Mary Earps to look after herself following the Reds' 2-1 victory over PSG - and their former goalkeeper - in the Champions League.
Earps initially received a good reception from the home fans as she came out for her warm-up. However, when the game began, the 32-year-old was booed by a section of the supporters inside Old Trafford.
Eventually, the majority of the home faithful tried to drown out the boos with cheers. At the end of the game, she was given a round of applause from the home fans, ending the game on a positive note.
Pre-match, Earps was heavily criticised for her comments about England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Speaking to the media - during his post-match press conference - Skinner in turn shed light on what he said to his old player after the game.
"I said to her at the end I said; 'Look after yourself'. because we have already spoken about mental health and how people can be affected," he explained. "Mary is a really intelligent woman and she has been the world's best.
"She understands the world she is playing in, but I thought it was a lovely atmosphere and she got a cheer as she walked down the side at the end of the game. Hopefully that will help her in her situation and how she feels.
"After the game, it was always going to be friendly with Mary, because she has been a big part of what we do and we shall never forget that." United's victory in the Champions League meant that they continued their 100 per cent record in the competition and move to within touching distance of qualification to the knockout stages.
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