Highlights:
- Manager Erik Ten Hag faces a challenging start to the season as Manchester United grapples with on-field disappointments and off-field controversies.
- As key players face disciplinary issues and injuries, Ten Hag strives to guide Man United through a turbulent period.
- Despite the rocky start, fans hold hope that Ten Hag can lead the legendary club back to its former glory and contend for a league title.
Despite being just four games into the Premier League season, Manchester United has already encountered numerous challenges both on and off the field in Liverpool, England.
Results and performances have been disappointing after two losses, especially considering that manager Erik Ten Hag was expected to mount a stronger challenge to reigning champion Manchester City in his second season in charge.
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Six months after prosecutors closed a criminal investigation into an attempted rape, United ultimately decided to part ways with Mason Greenwood amid fan backlash. Jadon Sancho will train separately from the first team due to a disciplinary issue, United announced on Thursday.
All of that occurred ten months after the club was placed on the market, and there is still some ambiguity over its ownership. Ten Hag is also coping with a slew of critical player injuries, including those to Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, and Raphael Varane.
However, this season, a United team that has appeared fragile thus far risks suffering another setback when Brighton comes to Old Trafford on Saturday. After all, in the previous campaign, Brighton defeated United both at home and away, handing Ten Hag his first loss as manager.
The south coast club has seen its own turmoil over the past year after losing great players, its manager, and a major executive, albeit it appears calm in comparison to the problems at United.
Despite initial doubts, the team has consistently exceeded expectations and even qualified for the Europa League this season. Additionally, they have unearthed a promising talent in highly acclaimed striker Evan Ferguson.
It made roughly $204 million in sales during the most recent transfer window, with midfielders Moises Caicedo and Alexis MacAllister being the two biggest outgoings. With Marc Cucurella, it had sales of around $148 million over the previous season.
Six years after being promoted to the top division, Brighton’s success seems to result from its ability to prepare for change. Ferguson, who not long before the interval scored a triple trick in Brighton’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle, has already been connected to a transfer to United.
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Alexis and Moises leaving the club in the summer “was not unexpected,” Bloom remarked.
“However, we have been prepared for quite some time. I personally find it more preferable to be in a situation where numerous clubs and media outlets are discussing our players. This not only shows that we, as a club, are making the right decisions but also brings attention to the outstanding performance of our players during matches”.
Since Alex Ferguson’s departure as manager in 2013, United has endured a string of transfer market missteps from which they are still working to recover. Ten Hag is guiding the legendary club in the right way after coming third last year, qualifying for the Champions League, and winning the League Cup. It has been ten years since the renowned club claimed its last league title.
After a strong debut season in charge, the former Ajax coach inspired optimism that he may launch a serious title assault this year.
Although it hasn’t been the ideal beginning for him, only time will tell what’s in store for the team.
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