reporter Henry Winter published an article talking about the problems existing in Manchester United:
Manchester United became a laughing stock at the Brundell Park Stadium, and the root cause lies in the lack of leadership on and off the court. Although it was shocking to lose to Greensby, who was more motivated and had better management, it was not entirely unexpected. The problem with Manchester United lies in its culture. After the era of Busby and Ferguson, the team spirit of "team first, individual second, and courage to take responsibility" has long been eroded. The current head coach hides on the bench and dares not watch the penalty shootout, which just confirms the lack of leadership. The team urgently needs more courageous characters. This is not a new problem - the high standards of the past decade have long declined.
When players stare at the coach's seat in the center of the court, they should have seen a firm figure standing and determined - that figure should represent support rather than shrinking, and the current dilemma is far deeper than the weakness of a single coach. Manchester United's problems are far more serious than Amorin's rigid 3-4-2-1 formation - this tactic is not suitable for most players, but also leads to the suppression of the midfield and the exposure of the defense line, which further destroys the club's flying wing tradition.
This is far from being explained by goalkeeper Onana's loss of confidence in the past - the anxiety he exposed when facing high altitude balls is ruthlessly exploited by his opponent. Manchester United has lost its deterrence, the halo of authority of the past no longer exists, and even the League Two teams dare to challenge and succeed. The performance of Greensby players is an example, especially in the penalty shootout.
The root of Manchester United's problem lies in culture. Players often rejuvenate after leaving the team - Anthony performed well after loaning to Betis, McTominay shined in Naples, and if Garnacho can transfer (maybe to Chelsea), he will surely reappear in the style of flying wings. Manchester United's dilemma is not a problem of player strength, but a lack of team culture and leadership.
B Fei is a typical representative. He is undoubtedly an excellent player and full of enthusiasm, but is he the leader? He always argues with the referee rather than motivates his teammates, and is more often lost in the running. By the way, he is not a midfielder, but a No. 10 player. Since that's the case, why not try the four-back double midfielder formation, and the frontcourt is the 4-2-3-1 system of Mbermo, B Fe, Cunya and Sheshko? But Amorin stubbornly refused to adjust.
Amorin was not a bad coach, he proved his ability in Portugal sports, although the pressure was less. He will definitely get time, and the credibility of Manchester United's management depends largely on his success or failure, but Amorin needs to show his leadership in the coach's seat and interviews, and he looks exhausted right now. After Ferguson, many outstanding coaches took over Manchester United have struggled. This is a cultural issue and is closely related to the Glazer family. Manchester United has become a business organization with a team, and club culture has become only concerned with how much benefits some people can extract from the club, not how much they can contribute to the club (Grazer supporters always talk about transfer expenses, but look at the debt, dividends and the current situation of Old Trafford). This selfish culture has also influenced other members, shifting the focus from football to money, and signing players often pursue high-priced celebrities rather than tough players, creating this high-priced and inefficient miscellaneous brand army.
Ferguson's retirement was a major turning point, and losing Jill's leadership, football experience and keen vision was even worse. Manchester United lost its direction - high-paying marketing positions emerged one after another, and the professional ability of players recruiting was seriously lacking.
To be fair, Ratcliff is working to fix the damage caused to the football sector and culture during Glazer's club leadership, including spending £50 million to upgrade the Carrington training base and nearly £200 million to sign off on offensive ends. But the team urgently needs goalkeeper (Ramons is about to join). Heaton plays Burnley? He can bring more communication and determination. But he is 39 years old. It would be great if Henderson was still there, what is the successor plan for Manchester United goalkeeper (as Liverpool did)? Manchester United also needs a fast and controllable midfielder.
players must bear responsibility. Maguire did it, Cunha and Mbermo also have leadership temperament, but how many real leaders do Manchester United have? The 7 to 8 main players in Liverpool are all captains of the national team.
Manchester United still has positive factors, and fans have given the club incredible support. Manchester United is still the largest club in China, and the news has remained popular. Be hated and loved, but never ignored.