Manchester United is one the football Clubs with high numbers of fans and known to be among the best Clubs over the past decade years. Manchester United’s recent performances have left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads, particularly when it comes to the underwhelming displays of star player Ten Hang. Manchester United’s poor performance can be attributed to a combination of factors. These may include inconsistent team management, lack of cohesive team strategy, injuries to key players, and strong competition from other teams in the league.
Why is Manchester United losing so many matches?
Erik ten Hag on lack of goals for Manchester United this Season
It was to Manchester United’s great credit they achieved their success last season, winning the Carabao Cup and finishing third in the table despite their struggles in front of goal. They scored a disappointing total of just 58 goals in the premier league last season, compared to the champions Manchester City with 94 goals, and runners-up Arsenal with 88 goals. In the Premier League, 10 of United’s 11 goals have been scored by defenders and midfielders rather than strikers. if United are to receive their season they will need their attackers to start scoring.
Manchester United Playing Style Under Ten Hag
United’s collection of single passes is a symptom of the tactics. The strategy, however, comes with problems. Playing counter-attacking and direct football inherently disorganizes central midfield and makes controlled, rhythmic pre-planned passing structures – sometimes known as “automatisms” – difficult. United have also been caught offside 57 times this season, which is more than anyone else, again indicating a wish to attack directly. Man Utd have had 50 direct attacks this season, the third most in the Premier League, while their direct speed of 1.89 meters per second is the fifth highest.
“So I think we have players who can be productive, so that matter of fact is not a real concern”
Ten Hag Seeks Solutions to Defensive Dilemma
Ten Hag admitted he is at a loss to explain Manchester United’s poor defensive performances. Erik ten Hag seeks solutions to Manchester United’s defensive dilemma through a combination of tactical adjustments, organized defensive structures, and player development.
“Of course, I am pushing the team and demanding from the team, and the start of the season, but they are human beings, not robots, so, why they are not doing it, I try to find out and I try to give the solutions and try to motivate the players to do the job.”
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United, in sixth place in the Premier League, are scrapping for Europa League qualification after dropping out of the race for Champions League places. United’s habit of throwing away winning positions has cost them dear in recent weeks, but Ten Hag defended his substitutions and called for cool heads, saying he needed to protect young players from injury. Ten Hag believes the benefits of this bumpy season will be evident in the years to come. Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are fighting together to try to turn their season around.
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