Manchester United took less than 45 minutes to see the differences between what they are and what they want to be. As soon as a clear candidate for the Premier League has faced the Red Devils, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team has been singled out. Despite having made a squad full of offensive stars, even club icons that ensure performance, the reality is that the adaptation of all its players is not yet coral. Manchester United are two teams in one: those who attack, capable of winning games by themselves, and those who defend, unable to hold them except De Gea. But they have little connection between the two, which Liverpool took advantage of to endorse a historic 0-5 win at Old Trafford and jeopardize Solskjaer’s future on the bench.
One of the most critical was Jamie Carragher, commentator for Sky Sports: “He is not at the level of other coaches like Jürgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola or Thomas Tuchel. They have years of experience winning big titles, Ole doesn’t have that. Solskjaer will not win a league or a Champions League as Manchester United manager, He’s not the right technician if you want to get to the next level, “he explained. on the need for a new face to lead the team. Solskjaer himself acknowledged that they have “hit rock bottom.”
In the British newspaper The Guardian, In addition to the lack of cohesion between the defensive and offensive framework, the little work of Cristiano in the pressure of the rival is pointed out as one of the most important reasons for the team to be split: “He should not have a guaranteed place as a starter against the big rivals.” The coaches name dance is total. Antonio Conte is the one who appears with more force. Even the Guardian acknowledges that he would be willing to engage in conversations. He also says that a part of the locker room no longer believes in Solskjaer’s methods and wants his dismissal.
Manchester United have accumulated four games without a win in the Premier League – three defeats and a draw – and their difference compared to Chelsea, the leader in the standings, is already up to eight points. “As soon as they’ve played a good team, they’ve been dismantled, torn to shreds,” Gary Neville said after the game, Although he did not want to comment on the possibility of replacing Solskjaer, on whose horizon if there is no dismissal there are three duels that will mark his future: Tottenham (away), Atalanta (away) Manchester City (home).