Another new season, another new year where the fallen giants try to revive the good old days of glory. After a dismal 1-3 defeat to Crystal Palace on the opening day of the Premier League campaign, and a largely underwhelming performance against Brighton, where the Red Devils just narrowly scraped through to clinch the win with a 90+10th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty.
But why is this happening? Year after year, Man Utd just doesn't seem to rejuvenate. Here is our opinion of what is lacking in this Manchester United squad and how we feel some changes need to be made earnestly and tactfully.
1. SHAKY DEFENSE
Man Utd just can't find the right back line to support the attackers. Yes, last year they conceded 18 fewer goals in the league than the season before, but the defense is far from solid.
Maguire was made captain, but he's no leader. Errors, confusion, and no inspiration. Maguire centre back partners Lindelof and Bailey are poorly inconsistent, sometimes even not looking good enough to play for a big club like Manchester United. Luke Shaw does a decent job, but is injury prone. The Smalling situation is still unknown. De Gea is not the same between the sticks, seldom blunders have become common nowadays.
Reguilon chose Spurs over Man Utd. Surprising, there seems to have been no effort in signing playes who could strengthen the defense. Upamecano would be a brilliant add-in considering how young he is. Veteran Koulibaly could be trusted for a season or two. Meanwhile, City signed two Centre backs in Ake and Dias. Much wow.
2. THE RIGHT WINGER
After a blitz of a start to his Man Utd career, Dan James has never felt like a player who could really trouble the opposition's defense. His spot as a starter was taken off him on the latter half of last seaosn by the ever improving Greenwood. But can you really expect a teenager to deliver all the time with the little experience he has after playing just a solitary season in the top flight? Sancho's not coming. 80m for Maguire is okay, but 108m for Sancho isn't. Of course. What is the board even thinking? Even if Sancho is out of their budget, aren't there any alternatives? Sabitzer from Leipzig would be amazing. Juve's Douglas Costa might be a good back up for Greenwood while sending James on loan. Even Bale ditched them to go to Tottenham. What more can you say?
3. PAUL POGBA
It's high time for this guy to sort out his shit. Yes, he has the ability, but what's the use he is not motivated? Loose body language at the centre of the back, not enough hunger to drive forward, lazy challenges at the back, absolutely morbid displays from a World Cup winner. De Beek might soon take his position if this continues.
4. FIRE OLE
There have been some great performances during his tenure. But where's the consistency? Third finish last season? That was pretty evidently due to Bruno's addition which really lifted the team. But now? There is no shape to their attacks, scoring is often limited to moments of individual brilliance. Allegri is free, Pochettino is there too. FIRE THE NORWEGIAN.
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