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Manchester United have now lost their opening two matches in the Champions League under manager Erik Ten Hag. The Dutch manager is facing a disappointing start to both their Premier League and Champions League endeavors. The humiliation after losing to Turkish giants Galatasaray hurt even more after Raphael Varane’s latest remark on the club’s aspirations. A former MLS icon shares his opinion on what he thinks is the root of the problems.

Manchester United are knee-deep in trouble. Ten Hag’s fiasco with Jadon Sancho sees no resolve and meanwhile, the team is witnessing one defeat after another.

Manchester United’s problems sees no end in sight

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This season’s start has been shaky, both at Old Trafford, losing two home games, and also at away games. Former MLS icon Alejandro Moreno sheds more light on the matter as he shares his takes on the club.

A furious and frustrated Moreno makes his case as he says, “There is fragility in the squad because of their lack of confidence, there’s fragility in the squad because of a lack of talent as well and then the manager who’s supposed to be getting the attention of the players that information is not getting through and so therefore we have a vicious circle of nonsense.

Manchester United defender, Raphael Varane claimed in the pre-match press conference that the current United team is capable of winning the UCL title this season. The 4x Champions League winner couldn’t have been more wrong with his timing, as the remark has come to haunt him after United’s 3-2 defeat at home against Galatasaray.

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Erik Ten Hag’s transitional tactics are not doing well. The rival teams are easily able to crack open their defense. The looming concerns over man management issues are also an ongoing problem. The Ronaldo incident from last season and the ongoing Jadon Sancho fiasco are evidence of that.

Erik Ten Hag faces scrutiny at Manchester United

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Erik Ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United has come under scrutiny. In a recent interview, Piers Morgan probed Zlatan Ibrahimovic on various issues. This included the recent conflict involving Ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. Morgan questioned the Dutch manager’s ability to effectively handle the club’s big talents, a question that has been echoed by many in the soccer world.

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Ibrahimovic, however, defended Ten Hag, emphasizing that he doesn’t solely hold the coach responsible. He asserted that managing a team like Manchester United comes with unique challenges, and everyone involved shares the responsibility for the team’s performance. Zlatan, though, suggested that Ten Hag needs more time to gain valuable experience in leading such a high-profile club.

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Cristiano Ronaldo had previously expressed his concerns about Ten Hag. He stated that he felt the manager didn’t show him the respect he deserved. These discussions highlight the incapability surrounding Ten Hag’s lack of management in Europe’s top-five leagues. It also expresses the various opinions within the soccer community regarding his capabilities as Manchester United’s manager.

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