The criticism directed at Erik ten Hag in his capacity as manager of Manchester United has intensified in the wake of the club’s recent elimination from the Champions League. Additionally, the Dutchman has been criticized for his transfer decisions.
Andre Onana was acquired by the club from Inter Milan for 48 million Pounds; he previously appeared in the Champions League final with the latter. The eventual champions of the competition were Manchester City and Inter. However, Onana’s acquisition has not yielded many positive results for United thus far in the Premier League this season, as they have allowed 21 goals and are languishing in seventh place in the standings.
In an interview with DAZN Bet, the legendary Manchester United player Paul Ince stated, “He will gain invaluable experience during this phase of his career. The goalkeeper’s effectiveness is also dependent on the quality of the defense that confronts him. This explains why he appeared so impressive for Inter and why he had so little to do. As we witnessed last night, Manchester United is surrendering a remarkable number of goals and attempts. They are not adequately safeguarding him; this is where the issue rests.”
“With myself, Steve Bruce, Gary Pallister, and Roy Keane in front of Peter Schmeichel, it was difficult for opposing teams to get at us. Man United is at times extremely exposed and appears to be all over the place. That in no way improves Onana’s performance. I have faith that he will be able to overcome this learning curve, given that he is an exceptionally skilled goalkeeper. Although he will make progress, I do not want him to entirely alter his approach to playing. Every player experiences tough times, but his predicament is exacerbated by the fact that he is the goalkeeper.
Individuals must comprehend that the level of duress at Manchester United is ten times greater. Although he began satisfactorily, the burden eventually wore him down after he committed one or two errors, as evidenced by his current form. Certain athletes require varying amounts of time to acclimate, ranging from a few months to a year, while others fail to meet the demands, expectations, and pressure of their supporters. I believe that Onana must overcome that. “When he has the ball, the opposing fans are constantly harassing him, but that’s the pressure you have to deal with,” he continued.
Young Rasmus Hojlund, who joined from Atalanta for an initial investment of 64 million Pounds and an additional eight million Pounds in add-ons, has also been unsuccessful. However, he has yet to record a goal or provide an assist in the Premier League. United, despite his five goals in six UCL matches, were unable to advance past the group stage.