After more than a year under manager Erik ten Hag’s leadership, Manchester United is still struggling to find stability.
Following his successes with Ajax Amsterdam, the arrival of manager Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford brought hope to Manchester United fans. Responding to the faith of the Red Devils’ supporters, the Dutch manager helped the team secure a trophy and a Champions League spot last season, ending a six-year trophy drought.
Erik ten Hag’s still cannot improve for Man Utd
It seemed that, after a relatively positive first year, Manchester United could look forward to better things in the 2023/2024 season. However, at this point in time, it feels like Erik ten Hag and his players are regressing compared to their own performance from last season, despite spending over 200 million euros in the summer transfer window.
After five matches in the Premier League this season, it’s challenging to explain how Manchester United has conceded more goals than any other team compared to the previous season. They have let in 10 goals, ranking just above Wolverhampton and Burnley in terms of goals conceded at the current moment.
In a context where competitors like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham are improving day by day, Manchester United is experiencing a severe dip in form both defensively and offensively. The midfield, which boasted stars who left a significant impact last season, has become the most troublesome issue for manager Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United is showing many problems since the beginning of the season.
Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are both struggling with various issues, while Casemiro is gradually losing his identity at Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder is showing weaknesses like sluggishness, lack of decisiveness, and poor reading of the game, resulting in the Manchester United defense being constantly exposed.
Manager Erik ten Hag was right to let go of Cristiano Ronaldo, but getting too caught up in off-field matters appears to have eroded trust from both players and Manchester United fans. Furthermore, are the new signings he brought to Old Trafford, such as Sofyan Amrabat and Mason Mount, truly suitable for the Red Devils?
After Ronaldo, it was Jadon Sancho’s turn to give Erik ten Hag a headache.
A year ago, Manchester United started the season with two consecutive defeats, but back then, they could rectify the situation in the transfer market by acquiring quality players like Casemiro and Antony. However, the current situation is different, and if manager Erik ten Hag cannot change the course, Manchester United may return to their previous struggles, reminiscent of the days before his arrival.
