Manchester United's recent performances have been really confusing, with one moment being able to hit a good ball that is eye-catching, and the next time falling into an unsatisfactory trough, consistency has become a big problem. Looking at the Premier League table, Manchester United are already eight points clear of the top four, which is a huge pressure for the race for Champions League qualification next season.
Since Ten Hag took over, although Manchester United has had a brilliant performance, most of the time has made the fans feel uncomfortable. You say, why can't Manchester United, an old giant, get back that kind of domineering on the field? During the winter transfer window, watching other teams strengthen one after another, Manchester United was relatively calm, mainly selling a few substitutes and fringe players, and did not see any big moves. Although Ratcliffe was dissatisfied with the squad after taking over, there were no suitable candidates in the winter window, so the large-scale reinforcements still failed to happen.
Speaking of disappointments, Rashford's performance this season has been a surprise. As United's top-paid player, he has scored just five goals this season and made 26 appearances, averaging just 0 goals per game19。Considering his consistent performances last season, the gap is hard to accept. Not to mention some of his off-field violations, it's a real headache. Now it seems that the high-paying contract extension turned out to be the wrong decision. I heard that Paris Saint-Germain was quite interested in him, and if Manchester United really decided to let him go, it would really be the end of an era.
It's not just Rashford, Antony's performance this season has been disastrous. The league and the Champions League combined didn't score a single goal, and considering his hefty transfer fee, it was simply distressing. Unlike Marcus Rashford, Antony has little fan base at Manchester United and being pushed into the transfer market seems a foregone conclusion.
In this context, it is not so surprising that Manchester United's talented midfielder Hansen Aron has switched to Bremen in the Bundesliga. While his departure is a loss for United, it may be a good thing for his personal development given the current state of the team.
What United need most now is consistency and an infusion of fresh blood。The fans' love for the team will always be there, but they will also be hoping to see Manchester United return to the Red Devils who have terrified their opponents.