In a match that made the hearts of all Manchester United fans beat faster, we witnessed a dramatic victory. Kobe Maynor's stunner in the 97th minuteIt's not just a matter of getting three points, it's a deep reflection on the current situation of the entire team. As a football fan, the apprehension and excitement of seeing Manchester United win 4-3 away at Wolves is hard to describe.
First things to say, this game is full of positive signs. Marcus Rashford's opening goal, Hojlund's back-to-back scoring show the team's attacking firepower. Marcus Rashford, in particular, was penalised for clubbing, but his performance proved his quality and professionalism. Hojlund overtakes Cristiano RonaldoBecoming the youngest player to score in a single game in Manchester United's history has undoubtedly added to his status in the team.
However, there are quite a few problems hidden behind the victory. The performances of goalkeeper Onana and 100 million euros Mr. Antony are worrying. Onana's mistake almost allowed Wolves to find the back of the net, and Antony's conceded goal led directly to Wolves' third goal. These two players are regarded by Ten Hag as important pawns, but their mistakes at crucial moments almost cost United dearly.
I have my opinion on Ten Hag's tenure. His tactical adjustments and trust in the players are understandable, butOver-reliance on certain playersIt could be a weakness for the team. Antony, for example, didn't stand out before he was substituted, but Ten Hag opted to put him on anyway. This kind of decision-making can be a bit stubborn in the game, and perhaps requires more flexibility and on-the-fly adjustments.
In addition, Manchester United's defensive problems were once again exposed. Both Wolves goals in the closing stages of the game highlighted United's weakness in defending set-pieces. Conceding two or more goals in five consecutive league gamesSuch a statistic is unacceptable for any championship team.
Kobe Meno's stunning goal was undoubtedly the highlight of the match, as the 18-year-old showed amazing potential and composure. Ten Hag's admiration for him is not only a recognition of his performance in this game, but also an expectation of his future at Manchester United. As an academy player, Meno's growth and performances have given us a lot of hope.
Although the win moved United up the rankings, it was more of a bitter victory. The problems exposed by the game require serious reflection and adjustment by Ten Hag and his team. After all, football is not only a contest of technique and tactics, but also a contest of psychology and strategy. Manchester United need to keep their attacking football going, while strengthening their defence and reducing their turnoversso that you can go far in the fierce Premier League.
The game was both a test for the players and coaching staff at Manchester United, as well as an opportunity to learn and reflect on the lessons. As a fan, I look forward to seeing Manchester United respond to our expectations with more solid and mature performances in future games. Hopefully United can learn from this win and keep improving, so that we can see a stronger Red Devils in the next games.