“Erik Ten Hag” with 18 months and a total of 411 million pounds (17,910 million baht) spent, should he stay or is that enough? And questions from fans about the Dutch manager, 5 players at United. Why do you have it?…
A period of 18 months with 3 football transfer markets. and more sheaves of banknotes that have already been destroyed 411 million pounds (17,910 million baht) in exchange for 8 players (only those who spend money on permanent purchases, excluding loan players) But now The results are “Theater of Dreams” Has transformed into “Theatre of Nightmares for United Supperters” It’s finished! After a series of defeats “At home” 2 consecutive matches with “Annoying neighbor” and “Oilfield Billionaires’ Club”
However, for the issue “At home” It is not the main issue that those “Red Devil” I’m wondering about “Erik Ten Haag” and all the subordinates of the Red Demon, equal to “Because of what?…So you guys go out and play football like zombies” rather than a human being who goes out and shows off his skills to match. “Pride” as someone who wears a three-pronged demon logo uniform?”
“Erik Ten Haag” The coach who holds the record, played 210 matches, won 156 matches, tied 25 matches, lost 29 matches, goal difference +400 goals! and has an average of leading the team to victory 74.28%! until being praised as “The hottest manager in Europe” When I controlled “Ajax Club Amsterdam” The period between 2017 and 2022 (ends on April 22, 2022) is putting itself in a difficult position. People who parade their own fame and throw it away. “Old Trafford” Or not? today “we” Try to consider. “Various information” In order to analyze this matter, let’s see…
Trouble affecting United stars:
18 months ago “Erik Ten Haag” You have to trade yourself in to solve big problems. To the point of having to rub elbows with the big players in United’s dressing room countless times. Whether it is the case of the former Mega Star number one of the team, “Cristiano Ronaldo”Confiscation of the captain’s armband from “Harry Maguire”A disrespectful farewell in the eyes of Red Devil fans from the Spanish version of Wakabayashi’s case. “David de Gea” And most recently, choosing to give in and not bend to “Jadon Sancho”
If you ask…all of these problems don’t create any feelings at all with your friends. other players In the team, right? The answer based on the ordinary thinking of ordinary people would have to be that “Absolutely not.” Because footballers are human beings with blood, flesh and soul. When you have to see “close friend” Especially those big superstar players who have been with the team for a long time have suffered a fate due to their actions. “New boss” which has not yet been reached “Give your body and mind 100%” Therefore, it is normal for the force of reflection to occur.
And one point that must not be forgotten is the decision to bring in your favorite players and Ajax alumni. Amsterdam Connection joins the team Whether it’s both “Lisandro Martinez”, “Anthony the Spin” (86 million pounds or 3,747 million baht bought for?), “Andre Onana”, “Christian Eriksen” Plus “cherish” To become the mainstay of the team immediately (This does not include players who were brought into the team with a background related to the Eredivisie League, e.g. “Tyrell Malasia”, “Sofiyan Amrabat” and “Vaut Weghorst”)
On the one hand, of course…the answer to this is “Erik Ten Haag” It must be expected that these groups of players will be able to “Answer the question” Tactical matters Build up and High-pressing which he strongly desires to quickly install for United in this era
But on the other side… “Things that must be exchanged” is Is it possible or not?... It may cause dissatisfaction and doubt from former players who may not be satisfied or believe in it. “New system” at “New boss” Want to install it for the team Continue until you reach Is it possible that… This issue may cause the feeling that “Ajax Connection” (or Holland Connection) It’s giving some players more opportunities than the former players!
Especially in cases where it is quite obvious. “My child loves the Mun” that no matter how poorly he plays, he will always be the starter. which is different from the case of “Jadon Sancho” Previously, they were often used as substitutes or played in positions they were not comfortable with. (Most of them are often caught playing the role of False 9) Including being blatantly criticized in the media, even though…this winger of British nationality He has never caused a scandal outside the field until it became a big story like this case. “Anthony” is broken too!
And then comes the question that the ghost child wants to know? Is it true that “Holland coach” The power in the dressing room has been lost. After the United players played as if they didn’t have the heart to enter the field in the last 2 home matches?
“Wayne Rooney” Another Manchester United legend gave an interesting opinion on this issue to Skysports saying…
“The result may not have been what the United players wanted. But every player must share in the responsibility as well. I know some of these players. They weren’t performing at the level I knew they were capable of. However In the end It must begin and end with the manager. Because it is part of working as a football manager.
Erik ten Hag may face criticism for another week or two but the players can do more than they have done for him as well.”
Player injury problems:
“Lisandro Martinez” The most reliable world champion center for United in this era and “Luke Shaw” The main left-back who can answer the demands of playing in various assigned positions, including “Tyrell Malasia” A berserk left-back. “It hurts for a long time.”
side “Aaron Wan-Bissaka” right back, “Raphael Varane” Another important center They often face problems with injuries one after another on a regular basis. “Sergio Reguilon”, “Sofiane Amrabat”, “Mason Mount” and “Rasmus Hoylund” It is a group of players who have just recovered from injuries. Which may mean...There may still be fitness problems that haven’t been reached yet. 100% full, it can be very good. From the list of injured players, it can be clearly seen that “Erik Ten Haag” There was a problem with organizing the players. Especially the support for the team during this period.
Build up & High-pressing :
“We will not play football like Ajax. Amsterdam here.”
An interview of “Erik Ten Haag” After United lost at home to Manchester City with an indescribably poor form of play. Makes those who sell their souls to the devil expect to see Total Football The splendid beauty on the grass of Old Trafford stadium left everyone astonished.
But what’s even worse is that this young coach has given reasons that may create additional divisions within the team unnecessarily that… “Because now I have players that I feel like It’s more suitable for the Direct football style of play” (saying to do it for…?)
But the question is, is it true or not?…that this set of United players are “not suitable” with the Build up & High-pressing tactics as “Erik Ten Hag” raised the issue! As such, “we” try to explore statistics that may be enough to provide “answers” on this issue together.
Statistics on Manchester United’s Premier League appearances in the 2023/2024 season after 10 matches:
Statistics for regaining control of the ball in the upper area (Possession won Final Third): 71 times, number 1
Statistics on winning the ball back into possession in the midfield area (Possession won Middle Third): 232 times, 2nd place
Statistics for squeezing opponents in the upper zone (High Turnovers): 104 times, number 1
Statistics for squeezing opponents in the upper zone leading to goals (Shots From High Turnovers): 17 times, 4th place
Statistics on passes by opponents in their own area before being intercepted in the upper zone (PPDA): 12.6 times, ranked 10th
Reference information: Skysports
From such statistics, it can be seen that United’s players did well in terms of responding to Erik ten Hag’s tactics to force the opponent in the top half. “What is the problem?”
The answer from the analysis of Skysports That is, opponents can pass the ball through a group of United players who press high. More than last season average to more than 30 times per game As a result, this gives the opponent the opportunity to take the ball into the area of Manchester United’s penalty area. Get more and have an opportunity to score more goals. This can be seen from the opposing team having a chance to shoot into the Manchester United goal frame. An average of 5.4 times per game. which increased from 3.8 times compared to the same period last season.
which “Statistical average” Part of this deterioration, Skysports believes, is probably due to the problem of key players being injured at the same time. Many people, especially defenders Also in the midfield area, the arrival of new players like “Mason Mount” and “Sofiyan Amrabat” Maybe not yet “Need time” In adapting to the tactics of the coach as well
Manchester United’s Premier League passing statistics for the 2022/2023 season.
Average passes per game: 502.26 times per game
Average successful passes: 82%
Statistics for throwing the ball from the side: 517 times (38 matches) 13.6 times per game
Average accuracy of throwing the ball from the side: 23%
Creation of scoring opportunities: 84 times (38 matches): 2.2 times per game
Manchester United’s Premier League passing statistics for the 2023/2024 season.
Average passes per game: 511 times per game
Average successful passes: 84%
Statistics for throwing the ball from the side: 194 times (10 matches) 19.4 times per game
Average accuracy of throwing the ball from the side: 19%
Creating scoring opportunities: 18 times (10 matches) : 1.8 times per game
Reference information: Premier League
When passing statistics last season and this season “There isn’t much difference.” So what is the problem? We listen to analysis from “Asen Wenger” Former manager of Arsenal Which interestingly dropped an opinion on this issue with BeIN Sports that….
“For this issue I would like to divide it into two parts. In the first part, there was a gap between Manchester United’s strikers and defenders. There is too much distance. Because in some situations when United’s striker Try to drop down to run and put pressure on your opponent. Their defense was nearly 20 meters behind the halfway line, so when there was a gap this big, United were thus unable to take the ball from Manchester City’s players, and in the second part it must also be admitted that Individual player quality Between the two teams there is still They are also different.”
When you can’t catch the ball Can’t start the offensive game And when unable to play offensive game The result is “You must be the one who is being wronged.”
Questions from football fans to “Erik Ten Hag”: 5 players, why do United have them?
1. “Marcus Rashford” : A record of 10 league appearances, 1 goal and 1 assist barely shows the fighting spirit, which is DNA that should be deeply embedded in the blood of every United player. Even a little bit in this season But what’s worse is that being substituted amid loud boos at Old Trafford didn’t create any feelings. To happen to this club’s youngster as well.
2. “Anthony Martial” : A record of 8 league appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists. We have seen a drop of sweat on the shirt of this French striker. Have you played for United this season?
3. “Anthony the Spin” : Statistics for playing in the league: 10 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. In addition to creating confusion and annoyance (completely) from the way of playing that keeps turning and turning. Instead of driving the ball to travel faster, especially in the front line, do we see any benefit from this beloved player of “Erik ten Hag”? And almost forgot to mention…this £86 million winger Haven’t scored a goal in 19 consecutive matches! (Ends 3 Nov. 23)
4. “Mason Mount” : Statistics for playing in the league: 10 matches, results: 0 goals and 0 assists. Entered the team according to the explicit needs of “Erik ten Hag” but until now (ends 3 Nov. 23) there are still questions aloud. It’s always been said, what position was this England midfielder bought to play in? And the true potential that the 53-year-old manager saw from the new number 7 in the way that Red David’s followers “Still invisible”, what exactly is it?
5. “Diogo Dalot” : Statistics for playing in the league: 9 matches, 1 goal and 0 assists. The defense is not outstanding. The offensive game was throwing the ball away and wasting countless items. But the strange thing is The Portuguese right-back continues to get his chance to be a starter.
Thairath Online special news team reports
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