Man Utd’s 5 worst choices since Ten Hag took over – like not signing Rice
During his transient time because the supervisor of Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has confronted tough obstacles, however he has additionally made vital errors.
The Dutchman has tried to stamp his authority on the membership and the workforce, and gained’t permit anybody to step out of line. Just ask Cristiano Ronaldo or Jadon Sancho.
And whereas he could be revered for trying to deliver some regulation and order to the Old Trafford dressing room, as he builds a brand new tradition behind the scenes, there are some calls Ten Hag has made which are simply baffling below any circumstances. It’s now attending to the purpose the place followers are actually starting to query the gaffer.
Why didn’t they signal Declan Rice? Who thought Andre Onana was a worthy substitute for David de Gea? And what was the expectation with giving Bruno Fernandes the armband?
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Daily Star Sport seems to be on the expensive clangers which have been made since Ten Hag’s arrival from Ajax just a little over a 12 months in the past.
Accepting the job within the first place
Manchester United was a membership that was tough to say ‘no’ to. But not anymore.
And that’s what Ten Hag ought to have mentioned when membership bosses went to him with their begging bowl, pleading for him to experience to the rescue. For some motive he thought managing Bayern Munich’s reserves and profitable titles with Ajax certified him for the function of United saviour. He thought fallacious.
Like a few of these earlier than him, Ten Hag is now getting chewed up and spat out by United, the place he’s wanting critically out of his depth.
Replacing De Gea with Onana
Did Ten Hag actually sanction virtually £50m of the membership’s coffers to be spent on Onana? The goalkeeper has been on the membership two minutes following his transfer from Inter Milan, however has already produced some timeless blunders which recommend he’s nowhere close to ok. Not to say the very fact he’s reversed his determination to retire from worldwide responsibility.
De Gea could possibly be susceptible to errors too at instances, however he was additionally good as properly and his expertise is being missed. There is nowhere to cover at United when issues as going badly, particularly for keepers.
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Onana could possibly be gone for as much as seven weeks when the African Cup of Nations’ takes place. And on present proof, he gained’t be missed.
Making Maguire a scapegoat
Maguire has began one sport this season, within the Carabao Cup. A sport United gained, whereas conserving a clear sheet.
But Ten Hag shouldn’t be having the England worldwide, and prefers to select Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, regardless of his aspect’s humiliating outcomes. But his therapy of Maguire reveals how cussed and obstinate Ten Hag could be.
If he has no intention of giving Maguire an opportunity, or believes the centre again has no future at Old Trafford, he ought to have let him go within the final switch window. He ought to have informed his bosses to provide Maguire the compensation his contract entitled him to.
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Failing to signal Declan Rice
If United stay a giant draw, how come Ten Hag couldn’t persuade Rice to affix the membership this summer time? Instead, Rice selected Arsenal, United’s bitter rivals.
If there was a workforce’s midfield which wanted the youthful brilliance of Rice, it was United’s. In the meantime, Ten Hag seems content material to plough on utilizing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, who’ve a mixed age of 62.
Both stay first rate gamers, however are previous their greatest. Where’s the foresight from Ten Hag in relation to placing within the foundations for a profitable workforce of the long run?
Making Fernandes United captain
What was Ten Hag pondering? Leading United comes with large duty – and Fernandes is nowhere close to a powerful sufficient chief. Watch his efficiency within the seven aim drubbing at Liverpool final season and also you’ll see what I imply. The Portuguese was a shame that afternoon.
Forget Bryan Robson, Fernandes was about as robust and intimidating as Laura Robson. If Fernandes is the instance for others to comply with in relation to going into the trenches, then it’s little marvel United are within the mess they now discover themselves in.