Man Utd won two of their eight games in the final month of 2023. The figures are appalling. Man Utd drew 1 and lost 5 of the remaining games. Additionally, they were eliminated in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Man Utd has lost 14 games in all competitions so far in the 2023–24 season, which is two fewer games than the team has lost overall under David Moyes in the previous ten years.
Man United’s situation is dire.
It’s never good to compare a Manchester United coach to David Moyes. But Erik ten Hag has far more concerning stats than the man deemed the worst Old Trafford boss since Sir Alex Ferguson left.
Coach Erik ten Hag explained the 1-2 loss to the host in front of media on December 31 in the press conference room at Nottingham Forest’s The City Ground: “Injuries. Furthermore, there are a few issues.” “But the club is now being held back primarily by injuries. Since many Man Utd players will be back in January, the squad as a whole promises to perform better.”
Erik ten Hag was correct to attribute his losses of a string of talents, including Rasmud Hojlund, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, and Casemiro, to injury. Nonetheless, injuries are a significant concern for all world football coaches at the highest level of competition.
Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne were also recent losses for Man City. They had a few sporadic matches as a result, but they rapidly resumed their schedule, setting themselves apart from the others.
Man Utd has underperformed this season due to the typical chaos in both gameplay and personnel usage. The whole thing is the fault of Erik ten Hag.
This season, Man Utd’s image is linked to recognizable themes. They conceded an early goal to their opponent, drew even, and then played shoddy defense to lose the game. Man United were forced into the mud by a combination of disorganized tactics and some subpar individual performances by the players.
Nobody at The City Ground knows what Erik ten Hag is doing with the staff changes. After halftime, he pulled Kobbie Mainoo off the pitch and brought Scott McTominay in to take his place. Man Utd went to hell because of this bet.
Nottingham Forest’s absence of a defensive midfielder in front of the penalty area was the cause of all of their goals. Man United becomes flimsy and exposed with the absence of a steel barrier in front of the back four. Recalling how the home team had hit Andre Onana’s net, the opposition had employed quick players to cut at the edge before the satellite finished by crossing the field or passing back to the front of the penalty area.
It might be a coincidence once. There will be two random events. But after the third time, it was second nature. There are numerous instances in which Man Utd conceded goals to Nottingham Forest.
The Opta statistics website revealed that Man Utd had gone 340 minutes without an away goal when they were leading 0-1. Erik ten Hag told Donny van de Beek to warm up at that point. How are things at Man Utd? This season, Van van Beek has played in just 19 minutes and has already warmed up. The midfielder from the Netherlands is even getting ready to go from Manchester to Eintracht Frankfurt. Is it possible that Erik ten Hag wishes to give his former pupil a parting gift?
As a guest for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest, Erik ten Hag replaced young player Joe Hugill on the bench. But despite his merit, this spearhead was not sent onto the field.
Arjen Robben is not Antony.
Erik ten Hag, who equated Antony to Arjen Robben, too had unquestioning faith in him. That is absurd. When Manchester United played Nottingham Forest, Antony had not scored in 29 games. Former Manchester United players frequently criticize this player.
There was never a 100 million euro Antony. Man Utd ended up with unnecessary debt because they were either duped by Ajax or too gullible in the transfer market.
Antony was ranked first by Erik ten Hag, who only took the Brazilian off the field because he could no longer stand this guy. “What a waste of money” chants could be heard in the stands at that moment.
Erik ten Hag made a huge mistake 18 months ago when he gave Antony a lot of chances and squandered time chasing him before realizing the harsh reality. This midfielder is just not talented enough to help Manchester United.
The inability of Manchester United to sign Declan Rice and Harry Kane is the team’s main issue, according to a quote from former player Paul Scholes. That view has never been incorrect.
Man Utd’s 2023 season comes to an end, having lost 14 games throughout the 2023–2024 campaign. Ten years ago, David Moyes’ “Red Devils” only suffered 16 losses under his leadership. Man Utd had 21 losses in all competitions this calendar year, making it the fourth most wretched season in the team’s history and the worst since 1972.
Man United has never come back. This is an unmistakable reality. They continue to perpetuate a vicious cycle by offering followers hope for a bright future that never materializes and by producing false dawns.
Although Man Utd’s leadership has some of the blame, the primary