September 4th 2024.
Peter Schmeichel was not happy with Erik ten Hag after Manchester United's defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. The former United goalkeeper has criticized the manager for his decision not to play Ethan Wheatley during the match. Schmeichel believes that the young forward, who made his first-team debut in April, should have been given minutes in the game, especially since United were already down 3-0. He also questions the team's structure and discipline under Ten Hag, stating that he hasn't seen it for a while.
United's loss to Liverpool means they have now lost two out of their first three Premier League matches this season. They had chances to reduce the deficit, but Joshua Zirkzee missed two key opportunities. Schmeichel points out that Wheatley, who has scored many goals for the youth teams, was left on the bench as an unused substitute. He believes that giving him a chance to play, even for just 10 minutes, could have made a difference for the team and for the young forward's development.
Schmeichel also thinks that Ten Hag should have been sacked after the 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in May. He believes that the club's hierarchy should have taken a stand and not tolerated such a poor performance. He also criticizes the signings of Casemiro and Antony, which he feels have changed the structure of the club. Schmeichel believes that this was part of the reason for the sale of the club and that it was a missed opportunity for the club to set higher standards.
The former goalkeeper also expresses his disappointment with the team's playing style under Ten Hag. He points out that the manager came in with a good reputation and was given the resources to make changes, but he still doesn't understand the team's style. Schmeichel believes that there have been opportunities to make big statements and set higher standards, but they have not been taken. He also mentions that he sat with Sir Alex Ferguson, who did extraordinary things for the club, and it saddens him to see the current state of the team. Schmeichel wants United to do well, but he feels that the standards and requirements of the club have changed and that the team is not living up to its potential.
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