September 30th 2024.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and former England striker Gary Lineker both agree that it will be difficult for United to turn things around after their recent defeat to Tottenham. Lineker was critical of the team's performance, stating that they were lacking in every aspect of their game. The defeat at Old Trafford has caused concern for United, who appear to be in crisis just six games into the season.
The match against Tottenham was one-sided, with the visitors dominating possession and creating numerous chances. The first goal came just three minutes into the game, as Micky van de Ven dribbled past United's defense and set up Brennan Johnson for an easy tap-in. United's troubles continued in the first half, and their situation only worsened when Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a reckless tackle on James Maddison.
Tottenham took advantage of their numerical advantage and scored two more goals in the second half, leaving United with a painful and potentially damaging defeat. This loss adds to the pressure on ten Hag, who is struggling to get the best out of his talented and expensive squad in his third season at the club. There are now speculations about his future and whether he will be able to avoid getting sacked.
Lineker believes that it will be difficult for ten Hag to fix the team's issues and turn things around. He also commented on the lack of a clear plan or playing style for United. Lineker's co-host on The Rest is Football podcast, ex-England midfielder Jamie Redknapp, also shared his thoughts on the match. He expressed sympathy for ten Hag, stating that he looked out of his depth and struggled to motivate the team.
Redknapp's analysis of the game revealed United's lack of confidence and identity, and their performance was described as embarrassing. He also highlighted the significant amount of money spent on the team and the lack of progress in recent years. Redknapp believes that the team is going backwards and that their current situation is unacceptable for a club of United's stature.
The defeat to Tottenham has caused concern for United, and it doesn't get any easier for them as they face Porto in the Europa League before a tough Premier League match against Aston Villa. It remains to be seen what the future holds for ten Hag and United, but there is no doubt that something needs to change for them to start getting positive results.
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