This is the worst season in club history
Less than 72 hours after the euphoric victory in the style of those when he was still on the bench Sir Alex Fergusonagainst Lyon in the Europa League (5: 4 after the extra time), which took Manchester United to the semifinals, reigned at Old Trafford. Sunday defeat against Wolverhampton by 0-1 finally confirmed what has been indicated for some time: Manchester United under the leadership of a new coach The ruba amorima He plays his statistically worst season since the founding of the current highest level of competition in England in 1992.
A fateful goal was scored in the 77th minute by reservist Wolves. Pablo Sarabia With a beautiful free shot from 20 meters. This goal has already been the 15th championship defeat for United this season, which is a new negative club record in the modern age of the English First League. As he points out Were these Hellin after Fox Sportsit is ironic that the previous record (14 defeats) has set the club last season under Eriko Ten hago. Several defeats in one season were only suffered by the Red Devils in 1990 (16), even before the reorganization of the most powerful English club competition.
But this is far from the only black record of the season. With Sunday’s defeat, which has already been the eighth home team in this championship (most in the last 62 years), it is clear that United will also collect even the smallest number of points in its history of the English elite. They currently have 38, five matches before the end, which means that they cannot overcome the current 58 points from the 2021/22 season.
Manchester United, led by new coach Ruben Amorim, has played his statistically worst season since the founding of the current highest level of competition in England in 1992. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP
They will also almost certainly record the least victory (currently 10, previous record 16) and the worst final ranking (currently 14th, previous record 8th). It is also at risk for the minimum number of goals scored (currently 38, record 49). The only « bright » point mentioned by analysts with a great deal of sarcasm is that the club has already secured a existence among the best.
Inefficiency in attack and criticism of Højlund
The match against Wolverhampton, which achieved their fifth consecutive championship victory (for the first time since 1970) and defeated United for the first time since 1980, was again a symbol of the inefficiency of the red devils in the attack. Although they had a higher possession of the ball (60 percent) and more shots (12: 4), only two shots flew into the door frame.
United spent the best years when Alex Ferguson was on the bench. Photo: Phil Noble/Reuters
Referred critic young Danish striker Rasmus højlund. He wasted several opportunities, most obviously at the end of the first half, when he had to push the ball along the second goal into the net. Analyst Ron Walker is behind Sky Sports highlighted his poor involvement in the game and the poor movement and prediction in the penalty area.
James Ducker but is in the newspaper The Telegraph wrote that his replacement in the 70th minute looked almost like « an act of mercy. » Højlund has only scored six goals in 31 games during the season as a member of the first lineup.
Amorim frustrated, o’hara critical of the system
Coach Ruben Amorim did not want to blame for Højlund after the match, but stressed that it was the problem of the whole team in scoring. “We were a better team on the pitch. As many times this season, we had good moments, but then experienced a blow. Another one like this, it’s really frustrating, ”she reportedly Fox Sports Said Portuguese, who came to United with a remarkable record from Lisbon Sporting, but has now suffered 11 defeats in Manchester in only 22 league games. He acknowledged that the team should work hard and focus on next season, but also emphasized the importance of the Europe as a lifeline.
The fans are furious at the club owners and require their departure. Photo: Lee Smith/Reuters
It is clear that Amorim wants a new striker in the summer; Media Club connect with Liam Work from Ipwich and the Slovenian Wonder Boy Benjamin Seskowhich is likely to leave RB Leipzig this summer. The question, however Cheese them ratcliffe Already announced that the club will save.
Former midfielder of Tottenham Jamie O’Hara was in the studio Sky Sports Critical to the amorim and his system: “I’m not sure about Manchester United … I don’t know if this formation works … They have huge problems. He has no players for this system. ”In his opinion, the leadership will have to decide in the summer whether to support amorim with new players or bring a new coach. « The form in the championship is unacceptable and if they do not win the European League, this is a catastrophic season. »
Although Manchester United is one of the richer clubs in the world, owners are very unmotivated to waste their money. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP
The only bright point of Sunday defeat were young defenders, debutant Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amasswho played the whole game and made a good impression. Nevertheless, the fact remains that the only hope for the solution of the season for Manchester United is now the European League, where they are awaited by the unfavorable Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals.
