United’s player-by-player squad isn’t bad, but in today’s football that’s not enough. You need to be clear about your playing style, your way of hitting, defending, attacking and overcoming adversity. Something neither the players nor the coach knew how to do. That’s why the eleven that should be ideal ends up being a disappointment.
1
Onana (27)
goalie
Ten Hag insisted on signing Onana to replace David De Gea. United paid 50M for his services and his performance left a lot to be desired. His big mistakes cost him valuable points, especially in the Champions League. Right now he is far from what he was at Ajax and Inter.
2
Varane (30)
Defending
They say third time is lucky, but in the case of Varane at United that is not the case. His level is getting worse and worse and he is now a regular substitute. In Ten Hag’s preferences, he is the fifth center back, behind Evans and even Maguire. It may come out in the winter. There is no sign of the center back who has proven to be in the French team and with Real Madrid. Right now it is a sea of doubts.
3
Maguire (30)
Defending
The Englishman is about to leave the winter market and from disposal to start. However, their performance is still far from what is required of a team aspiring to win titles. The tactical disorder and the dancing of the teammates in the back didn’t help either. In the English team, he is more of a leader and more forceful.
4
Reguilon (27)
Defending
He was not directly responsible for United’s problems. In fact, Old Trafford loves him because he always shows intensity, commitment and desire. But for one reason or another he could not complete four games in a row and could not be consistent in his actions. Ever since he left Sevilla he couldn’t find his place.
5
Amrabat (27)
Midfield player
From the dominator in Morocco to the dominated in United. A player who lives by winning duels and shows more intensity than others, if he does not find an optimal state of form, he will be greatly reduced. And that’s what happens to him.
6
Casemiro (31)
Midfield player
Hampered by injuries, slower than usual and reprimanded every now and then, rivals have always overtaken him. United are such a disorganized team that even they can’t lead.
7
Mountain (24)
Midfield player
Since his arrival at the club he has not been able to bring out the magic, the striking and the clairvoyance that he once had at Chelsea and that was hidden for two seasons. The injuries never stop haunting him.
8
Bruno Fernandes (29)
Midfield player
As Iago Aspas said last year, you can’t be “mom and dad at the same time.” Bruno cannot be on the base of the play and in three quarters. And with a lack of sense of being on one side or the other, it’s gone by the wayside. It neither builds nor ends. Many fans are asking for the bracelet to be removed.
9
Anthony (23)
Attacker
Much Ado About Nothing. He was always prone to filigrees and unusual dribbles. The problem is that before they were useful and now they are for the gallery. It is very difficult for him to be productive. United paid 100M for him and now they won’t sell him for even 50. The good part is the talent is still there, but we have to fix it.
10
Rashford (26)
Attacker
The year started like a shot and seemed unstoppable. And it will end with the irregularity that has marked his career so far. He even lost his starting job. It can and should provide more.
Eleven
Hojlund (20)
Attacker
United paid 85M for the ‘new Haaland’ and so far he has shown that he is far from the Norwegian’s level. In the Champions League he has scored several goals, but in the Premier League he has not yet made his debut. He is young and needs time, something that United don’t have right now.
On one side is the case of Sancho, disappointment in capital letters, but he did not enter the eleven because he is not part of the team at the moment. He’s divorced and hasn’t had a call since August.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
