April 28th 2024.
Former football manager Tim Sherwood has voiced his criticism towards Manchester United following their recent 1-1 draw against Burnley. In particular, Sherwood pointed out midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen, stating that they have "caught the Casemiro bug" and have not been performing up to par.
Despite playing at home, United's poor form continued as they were unable to secure a win against 19th-placed Burnley. The game ended in a draw, with Burnley's Zeki Amdouni scoring a late penalty to earn his team a point. Many had hoped that United would be able to secure a victory after Antony broke the deadlock in the 79th minute, but a reckless foul by Andre Onana led to Burnley's equalizer.
Sherwood did not hold back in his assessment of United's performance, stating that it was "another bad one". He also criticized the team's lack of playing style and identity, something that new technical director Dan Ashworth and academy manager Jason Wilcox will be looking for. Sherwood believes that United's midfield in particular has been lacking, with Mainoo and Eriksen simply "jogging around the pitch".
He also expressed his concern over the team's mentality, stating that they do not run enough and are not willing to put in the effort. Sherwood believes this is a cultural issue at United and that players like Mainoo need to remember the passion and drive they had when they first entered the team.
In Sherwood's opinion, United are far from being on the same level as teams like Arsenal and Manchester City, despite their desire to emulate their playing style. The draw against Burnley leaves United in sixth place in the Premier League, 13 points behind the top four with only four games remaining. They also have a FA Cup final against Manchester City to look forward to, but their recent form has left many doubting their chances.
On the other hand, Burnley's draw against United leaves them in second to last place, with only two points separating them from safety. However, 17th-placed Nottingham Forest still have a game in hand, making the relegation battle even more intense.
As a former manager, Sherwood's words hold weight in the football world and his criticism highlights the issues currently facing Manchester United. With the end of the season approaching, it remains to be seen if United can turn things around and secure a top-four finish, or if they will continue to struggle.
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