Manchester United’s start to the 2020/21 Premier League season has been less than ideal, with the Red Devils suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton on Saturday. This latest result leaves Erik ten Hag’s team 13th in the table, nine points behind leaders Manchester City and facing a fight to save his job.
This article will analyze the various factors that have contributed to the team’s poor form, as well as the implications this has for their upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
Key Takeaways
– Manchester United’s poor start to the season with three losses out of five Premier League matches.
– Erik ten Hag is under pressure for his job and facing criticism from Gabriel Agbonlahor.
– Manchester United’s upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich is seen as an opportunity to rediscover form.
– Criticism of team performance, including questionable substitutions and playing Bruno Fernandes at center-back.
Manchester United’s Poor Start to the Season
Manchester United have lost three out of their first five Premier League matches, continuing their poor start to the season. Sitting 13th in the table, nine points behind the leaders, Manchester City, the team’s performance has been described as a shambles.
Although Erik ten Hag has come under pressure for his job, he sees the Champions League as an opportunity to rediscover form. Ten Hag believes it is a great chance for the team to prove themselves and emphasizes the need to fight for success as a team and as individuals.
Criticism of the team’s performance has come from Gabriel Agbonlahor, who questions Ten Hag’s decisions and substitutions. Despite a fine goal from Hannibal Mejbri, United were unable to mount a late comeback against Brighton, who scored through Danny Welbeck, Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro.
Pressure on Erik Ten Hag’s Job
Despite the goal from Hannibal Mejbri, Manchester United were unable to prevent a devastating loss to Brighton, placing Erik ten Hag’s job under immense pressure.
Gabriel Agbonlahor has been critical of the Manchester United boss, claiming that Ten Hag is facing a fight to save his job. The decision to substitute Rasmus Hojlund was booed by the home supporters, with Agbonlahor questioning Ten Hag’s decisions and performance.
Ten Hag’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich could be a lifeline for him, yet the team’s performance must improve. The late substitutions made were deemed ineffective and Manchester United’s performance was described as a shambles.
Ten Hag must now find a way to turn the situation around and prove his worth to the club.
Champions League Match Against Bayern Munich
This upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich presents Erik ten Hag with an opportunity to redeem himself and prove his worth to the Manchester United club. The pressure is on for Ten Hag to turn the team’s fortunes around and lead them to success.
His decision to substitute Rasmus Hojlund was met with criticism and booing from the home supporters. Despite this, Ten Hag emphasizes the need for the team to fight for success, both as a team and as individuals.
A defeat at the Allianz Arena would be their third consecutive loss in all competitions and would put Ten Hag’s job in jeopardy. It is a vital game for Manchester United and their embattled manager. He must make the right decisions and motivate the team to respond.
If Ten Hag can do this then he could turn the tide of the season and save his job.
Criticism of Team Performance
However, the team’s performance has been heavily criticised, with many questioning Ten Hag’s decisions. Rasmus Hojlund’s substitution was questioned by Gabriel Agbonlahor, who believes other players should have been substituted instead.
Bruno Fernandes was playing at center-back during the match, and the late substitutions made by Ten Hag were deemed ineffective. Manchester United’s performance was described as a shambles. Agbonlahor believes Ten Hag is 100% under pressure for his job, as the team’s poor start to the season continues.
It is clear that the Manchester United boss must take responsibility for the team’s disappointing performance, or risk being relieved of his duties.
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