“This is what they need to fix if they want to win the league this season. That’s the only problem they have right now. We have this issues back then under Alex Ferguson but we fixed it. Erik Ten Hag has the right player to fix the issue and he is the only available player that can execute the job”-Paul Scholes slams Man Utd and singles out ‘biggest Manchester United problem’ that reacalled after Liverpool humiliation as gives Erik ten Hag the solution to the problem…
Paul Scholes has pointed out what he believes to be Manchester United’s most pressing issue following their defeat to long-time rivals Liverpool.
Liverpool dominated the match from beginning to end, securing a 3-0 win with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
In the wake of the loss, manager Erik ten Hag faced backlash from fans, with his job once again under question, and the odds of him being sacked reportedly shortened by bookmakers.
Speaking on Premier League Productions after the game, former United and England midfielder Scholes identified a key weakness in the current Manchester United squad.
He said: “It was a tough day, but they have to realize the level they’re competing at. United still have a lot of work to do, especially in the midfield. Liverpool completely outclassed them in that area.”
Scholes added, “The most noticeable thing for me watching pitchside was how much fitter and more athletic Liverpool looked. Kobbie Mainoo took time to settle into the game, Bruno Fernandes seemed off the pace, and Joshua Zirkzee needs more game time since he’s been on the sidelines for a while.”
“My main concern is that despite it being early in the season, the team already shows signs of not being at peak fitness. Are they working hard enough behind the scenes to reach the level of fitness required? They didn’t look sharp enough.”
Scholes also commented on the struggles in defense, saying, “If a center-back can’t last a full game, that’s a major issue. It suggests the team isn’t fit enough right from the start. The back four should be able to stay on the pitch, especially at this point in the season. Sure, you might occasionally sub a full-back, but your center-backs should be able to last the full 90 minutes. In the first three games, United had to make changes in defense during the matches. How can that be?”
He dismissed the idea that the Euros were to blame, noting that other teams, including Liverpool, also had players who participated in the tournament but weren’t facing the same problems.
After the international break, Manchester United will return to Premier League action with a clash against newly promoted Southampton.
