September 17th 2024.
Is Erik ten Hag receiving too much criticism? According to former Manchester United defender Wes Brown, the answer is yes. Brown believes that the players themselves need to step up and take more responsibility, instead of constantly blaming the manager. The start of the season has been a rollercoaster for the Red Devils, with two wins and two losses in their first four Premier League matches. However, a recent 3-0 victory against Southampton has temporarily relieved some pressure on Ten Hag. The team will now face Barnsley in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, hoping to secure another comfortable win.
There has been a lot of debate over whether there has been any improvement from last season, but Brown believes that the players need to play a bigger role in their performance on the pitch. "I attend every Manchester United home game and many away games," Brown stated in an interview with BoyleSports, who offers the latest Champions League betting. "Under Erik ten Hag, they can be excellent on their day. It's hard to explain, and I think he probably gets too much stick. In one half, they can be brilliant, and in the next, you're left wondering what happened. It's not all on the manager - the players on the pitch need to step up as well. The new players that have come in are now the manager's focus, and he needs to ensure they are properly integrated into the team and playing regularly."
Earlier this month, Manuel Ugarte was introduced as a new Manchester United player. When asked about which players he believes need to step up, Brown named his ideal starting XI, including new signing Ugarte and returning player Luke Shaw. "For me, Manchester United's best XI would be Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Diogo Dalot in front of Andre Onana," Brown continued. "It's all about finding consistency, and I believe this lineup would gel well together if given a chance. Both centre-halves would be strong and dependable. Up front, I would have Joshua Zirkzee, who has impressed me with his skills despite his size. On the left, I would stick with Marcus Rashford, and in the number 10 position, Bruno Fernandes would have the freedom to create and score. He plays his best football in that position. I would also like to see Kobbie Mainoo and, if he is fit, Manuel Ugarte. Ugarte has the experience to break up opposition attacks, and it's always good to have competition for places. He didn't join the team to sit on the bench, so I hope he will be fit after the break. Lastly, on the right, I would go with Alejandro Garnacho. Although Amad Diallo has been pushing hard for a starting spot, I believe Garnacho has earned his place for now."
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