October 7th 2024.
It seems that some of the players brought in by manager Erik ten Hag are struggling to make an impact at Manchester United. One of his signings from the summer, Joshua Zirkzee, has been receiving criticism for his slow start to his Premier League career. Despite Ten Hag's approval of the transfer, Zirkzee has been told that he does not fit in with the team's style of play.
The club paid a hefty sum of £36.5m to bring Zirkzee in from Bologna, where he had spent two successful years scoring 14 goals in 58 appearances. However, he has yet to replicate that form for Manchester United, with no goals or assists in his last nine games across all competitions. This has raised doubts about his ability to be a consistent scorer for the Red Devils.
Even Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has weighed in on the situation, questioning Zirkzee's position on the field and whether he can be relied upon to score goals. He believes that the team is lacking in quality in the forward positions, which is reflected in their lack of goals this season. Former Premier League midfielder Craig Burley has also expressed his disappointment in Zirkzee, stating that he is not cut out to play for a club like Manchester United.
The team's disappointing start to the season has also led to speculation about Ten Hag's future as manager. With just eight points from seven league games, the board is set to discuss the team's lack of progress during their meeting this week. Some critics, like Burley, are calling for Ten Hag to be replaced, citing the team's poor performance and underwhelming signings as reasons for their struggles.
Despite bringing in new players during the summer transfer window, such as Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee, the team has failed to improve and are currently sitting in 14th place in the league table. This is their worst-ever start to a Premier League season and has only added to the pressure on Ten Hag. Many are questioning the decision to give him a new contract, as it seems that the team is not progressing under his leadership.
If Manchester United does decide to part ways with Ten Hag, former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been mentioned as a potential replacement. The German manager was in talks with the club over the summer but was ultimately passed over in favor of giving Ten Hag more time. However, with the team's current struggles, it may be time for a change in leadership.
The team will have a chance to turn things around after the international break, with matches against Brentford and Fenerbahce coming up. But it remains to be seen if Ten Hag will still be in charge by then, as the club faces a crucial decision about their future direction. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
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