It doesn’t get any easier for Manchester United after a humiliating 4-3 defeat away to Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag’s men were trounced by the German giants in their Champions League group stage opener, despite the result implying that the battle was reasonably even.
Andre Onana’s early gaffe set the tone for more United woes, with numerous players – including him – under fire and the pressure mounting on Ten Hag ahead of Saturday’s Premier League encounter against Burnley.
Here’s a roundup of the most recent Old Trafford news.
Rashford is subjected to stinging criticism
Marcus Rashford ran ‘like he had a fridge on his back’ against Bayern Munich, according to England hero Stuart Pearce. Rashford’s effort rate might be called into question on many times, as he cuts a frustrated figure at the Allianz Arena, as he has for much of the season.
“United are in trouble because too many of their players have cheated. “Rashford is a half-back, and Casemiro is a half-back,” Pearce explained on TalkSPORT during the game.
“There are far too many players who have given up the ghost, which is concerning.” United is far behind the pace, and they are fortunate that Bayern has not been more clinical.”
Ten Hag appeals to the heavens to assist Onana
Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United’s outfield teammates to “help and support” Andre Onana, whose clanger sent Bayern Munich on their way to a 4-3 defeat. Ten Hag added after the game, “It doesn’t just count for Andre, it counts for all the players on the field.”
“They must understand that they are 11, that they are in the same boat, and that they must be on the same page in order to achieve results.” There will always be mistakes in football, so don’t magnify them.
“As I previously stated, it was not only Andre who had that ambition, but it was also after that. He produced wonderful saves for us in the second half, he demonstrated his ability, and he will bounce back for us; he is a crucial player.”
