I’m worried about these two Manchester United players right now, and I’m also terrified of my team playing against them tomorrow. Before their Europa League match, the Twente coach discloses which of the TWO Man United players is now giving him a headache.
This week, Manchester United takes against a self-assured FC Twente team, fresh off a 5-0 victory. But is the score misleading?
In preparation for their Europa League match against Manchester United on Wednesday, FC Twente warmed up in style over the weekend.
Fourth-placed team in the Eredivisie, led by Sem Steijn, scored two goals in a 5-0 triumph.
Twente has only allowed five goals in six games, and this was their best result of the season thus far.
However, they have been forewarned that Manchester United could take advantage of some holes in their play at Old Trafford.
Before the match between Man Utd and Twente,
If there is one thing Manchester United excels at, it’s stopping an excessive number of shots on goal. It was a genuine issue in 2023–2024.
Erik ten Hag has significantly improved United this season, making them much more rigid and difficult to break down.
Although Twente defeated Almere 5-0, they had been forewarned that the players of Manchester United would punish them for giving the relegation-threatened team too many opportunities.
In actuality, Almere City and Twente each had 16 attempts on goal. But the finishing disparity was significant.
According to Twente Fans, Dutch journalist Leon ten Voorde has warned the team that Manchester United will punish such careless play.
You can examine the first half critically, he said. I think Almere City made thirteen tries on goal. That isn’t achievable. You’re saved there a few times by Unnerstall [the goalkeeper].
What occurs if Rashford shows up? Imagine Fernandes being present. You will be behind 5-0 at the half if you believe you can afford this at Old Trafford.”
Man Utd completing a worry
Last week, Manchester United led Barnsley 3-0 at the half. The team had never outscored them in the first half-hour, so it was quite the anomaly. United proceeded to triumph 7-0.
Even though it was Ten Hag’s greatest victory as United’s manager, the team hasn’t performed well overall this season.
Following the weekend’s 0-0 draw with Palace, it was revealed that United have missed more “big chances” than any other side in the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes, who hasn’t scored a goal this season, is among the main offenders. Additionally, Marcus Rashford has just one league goal.
Although it would be advantageous if Twente gave United plenty of opportunities this week, there is no assurance that the Red Devils would be able to take them.
