September 29th 2024.
Alejandro Garnacho didn't perform at his best during Manchester United's recent loss. In fact, former United player Ashley Young didn't hold back in his criticism of Marcus Rashford and Garnacho after the team's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. According to Young, the duo lacked confidence on the field at Old Trafford.
The game got off to a rough start for United, with Brennan Johnson scoring for Tottenham in just three minutes. To make matters worse, Bruno Fernandes received a red card for a reckless challenge on James Maddison. Despite some chances from Joshua Zirkzee and Garnacho, United couldn't equalize. In the end, goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke secured the win for Tottenham, even with Erik ten Hag's substitutions.
The result left United in 12th place and eight points behind their arch-rivals Liverpool after six matches. On the other hand, Tottenham climbed up to eighth place with this victory. They'll be looking to continue their winning streak in their upcoming Europa League match against Ferencvaros.
While providing punditry for Sky Sports, Young suggested that United's players should have a "crisis meeting" before their next game against Porto. He pointed out that Rashford and Garnacho seemed hesitant to take risks and attack the space during the game at Old Trafford. As a former winger himself, Young knows that opportunities to go one-on-one with the opposing team's defenders are the perfect chance to shine. When players are not taking these chances and instead choose the safe option, it's a sign that their confidence is lacking.
Young also emphasized the need for United's players to get back to basics and work together as a team. He believes that they were too content with giving Tottenham possession and that they need to show more effort and determination on the field. In his opinion, this lack of togetherness and individuality is holding the team back and needs to be addressed.
Young also touched on Christian Eriksen's recent comments about FC Twente wanting it more than United. He couldn't believe that a team could want it more than United, especially when playing at home and trying to overcome past disappointments. As someone who has experienced both success and failure during his time at the club, Young knows the importance of remembering the team's DNA and working on the basics.
In the end, Young believes that a crisis meeting between the players, without any staff present, is necessary for the team to identify and address their issues. He hopes that by getting back to basics and playing as a united team, United can turn their season around and live up to the expectations of their fans.
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