September 29th 2024.
According to the former Manchester United player, Paul Scholes, the recent signing of Matthijs de Ligt does not bring any improvement to the team compared to their current defender Harry Maguire. He made this statement after the team's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, where they looked like an uncoached team on the field.
The match at Old Trafford started off badly for United, with Tottenham's Brennan Johnson scoring a goal in just three minutes. Things went from bad to worse when Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card for a reckless foul and Tottenham scored two more goals in the second half, sealing the game. This result leaves United in 12th place in the Premier League and puts immense pressure on their coach, Erik ten Hag, to get a positive result in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.
During an interview on SuperSport, Scholes expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, saying that they don't seem to have a clear game plan. He pointed out that after two and a half years under Ten Hag, they still don't know how United will approach a game, whether it's through counter-attacks, possession, or sitting deep. He even compared them to Tottenham, who have a clear style of play under their coach, Ange Postecoglou.
Scholes believes that United look like an uncoached team on the field, with no enthusiasm or energy. He thinks that this lack of motivation can only come from the training pitch, where players should be learning and improving. He also criticized their recruitment, saying that the new players brought in should be better than the ones they already have. However, he doesn't see a significant difference between De Ligt and Maguire, who has only started two league games this season.
When asked if De Ligt is a £50 million improvement on Maguire, Scholes firmly replied, "No, absolutely not." He hopes that the players will stop making excuses and find a way to start getting results before Ten Hag's position becomes untenable. He believes that with the experienced players that United has invested in, they should be performing better and finding a way to play as a team.
In conclusion, Scholes urges the team to stop making excuses and start showing something on the field. He hopes that they will use the training pitch to their advantage and find a way to play that will bring positive results. With the pressure mounting on their coach, it's crucial for United to step up their game and start performing as a cohesive unit.
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