May 8th 2024.
Nicklas Bendtner was taken aback by Manchester United's performance in their recent match against Crystal Palace. He believes that their coach, Erik ten Hag, is to blame for the terrible performance of midfielder Christian Eriksen. The match ended in a shocking 4-0 defeat for United, marking the first time that Palace has ever achieved a league double over the Manchester team.
However, the loss was not completely unexpected as United has been struggling under Ten Hag's leadership throughout the season. They currently sit in eighth place in the Premier League with only three games left to play. The team has also conceded 55 goals in the league, which is six more than 15th-placed Everton. In their recent FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City, they almost blew a three-goal lead, causing concern among fans and critics.
Former Arsenal striker Bendtner expressed his shock at United's "horrible" performance against Crystal Palace during a podcast. He noted that the entire team seemed to collapse, lacking motivation and spirit on the field. They were slow and tired, and couldn't even press together as a team.
Bendtner also criticized his compatriot Eriksen's performance, describing it as "terrible." However, he believes that Ten Hag should take responsibility for fielding a dysfunctional midfield. He pointed out that Eriksen was paired with Mainoo, an older player not known for tackling and heading, and an 18-year-old midfielder. Bendtner also mentioned that with Jonny Evans and Casemiro at the back, it was unrealistic to expect a successful performance from the team.
The former Arsenal player also commented on how Crystal Palace players were teasing United on the field, something he has never seen before. He believes that it was a disgraceful performance and that even legendary player Roy Keane would have been shown a red card if he had been playing in that match.
United will face Bendtner's former club Arsenal in their next match, with the Gunners still holding hopes of winning the Premier League trophy. Ten Hag's team will then play against Newcastle United and Brighton before facing Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25.
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