January 19th 2025.
Lee Sharpe, a former Manchester United player, expressed his disappointment with the team's performance after their 3-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League at Old Trafford. In his punditry work for Stadium Astro, Sharpe called out three players who he believed did not perform well: midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, and full-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui.
Sharpe highlighted the lack of confidence amongst the players, which he believes is deeply rooted in the team. He observed that they were taking an extra touch and spending too much time thinking about their passes, instead of playing freely and naturally. This resulted in them giving away the ball cheaply and being caught in possession, which ultimately affected their attacking play.
The former winger also pointed out the disorganisation in the team's defense, with the midfield getting caught out frequently during the game. He specifically mentioned Mainoo, who he felt was "off the pace" and did not contribute enough to the team's performance. Dalot and Mazraoui, who were expected to provide support in attack, also had disappointing games according to Sharpe.
United's defeat to Brighton marks their 10th loss in the Premier League this season, which is the earliest they have reached double figures for defeats since the 1989-90 season under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. This statistic, coupled with head coach Ruben Amorim's post-match admission that his team may be the worst in the history of Manchester United, has raised concerns amongst fans and pundits alike.
Sharpe, who had high hopes for United after their recent performances against Arsenal and Liverpool, believes that the team needs to realize the high standards they have to meet and work harder to improve. He ended his analysis with a sense of disappointment, stating that the team's performance was not good enough and that they need to make significant improvements in order to turn their season around.
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