Watching Manchester United games lately has been a rollercoaster ride, especially against Wolves. Our coach Ten Hag sent it outThe strongest lineup, but almost failed to give Wolves a successful reversal. It's not the first time, I remember last week against Newport, I thought I could win by three or four goals, but the lead was gone. Ten Hag has always said that he wants to build a stable team, and now it seems that there is still a long way to go.
AlthoughManchester United, the strongest team on paperThe problems in the midfield and the defence are still quite obvious. The midfield was easily breached more than once last week, and while the duo of Casemiro and Kobe Menou will not be discarded, the defence has conceded five goals in three games, which is a headache. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are seen as the club's best defenders, but the number of goals United have conceded is increasing.
Against Wolves, Martinez was already off when Pedro Neto scored the third goal, and Raphael Varane was a victim of over-committing attack, leaving the defence exposed. Although both of them are World Cup winners, injury problems this season, particularly Raphael Varane's recurrent injuries, have raised doubts about whether he can still carry the burden of a regular defender.
I admire Ten Hag's ambition to build a solid defence. Martinez's ability to pass the ball suits Ten Hag's tactics and he could have a new partner in the summer. But the reality is cruel,Harry Maguire's performances this season have been good, but he doesn't seem to be a good fit for Ten Hag's style of play。Varane's health is a big question mark for the future, and whether he can stay healthy is a matter of concern.
Manchester United's back line, if all healthy, is absolutely top-notch. But there are no ifs on the football field, only results. It reminds me of the saying, "The best ability is to stay healthy." For Ten Hag, the biggest challenge for him will be to build a strong and stable defence in the days ahead.
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