Owen Hargreaves delivers a scathing critique of Manchester United's transfer strategy following their dismal 3-1 defeat against Brighton, highlighting the disparity in quality between the two teams.
Owen Hargreaves has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United and their recruitment policy following their crushing 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. Brighton took an early lead through former Newcastle player Yankuba Minteh, a goal that marked the fifth consecutive match in which the Red Devils conceded the first goal. The struggles continued into the second half, with goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter sealing Brighton's victory.
After the match, Hargreaves stated, “They never looked like scoring. They scored from a penalty, that was it. Brighton had one disallowed, scored three and had numerous chances outside of that. Manchester United are last place with six points from 60 and could have got something. So when you think you’re going to play Newcastle, Bournemouth…you’re going to get punished. And I think that’s the worry for Amorim. “He’s come in and said, ‘Look, I’m going to play this way.’ You’d have to say it doesn’t suit the players that they have right now. It’s not just about playing your way, which is fine. You have got to find a way to get results. That’s it. Hargreaves further pointed out the team's vulnerabilities, saying, “I think they struggle to keep the ball with this formation sometimes. To progress between the lines because it’s only two midfielders, I think it’s hard to keep it. So you’re relying on individual moments like Amad to get out of trouble.” Hargreaves, who spent four years at Old Trafford between 2007 and 2011, refuted suggestions that United's recent performances stemmed from a lack of effort. Instead, he squarely blamed recruitment, drawing a stark comparison between Brighton's current squad and the one at Ruben Amorim's disposal. When asked if the players appeared confused, Hargreaves replied, “They probably are confused because they’re trying to do what the manager wants and they’re going to do it because if they don’t, they’re not going to play. “But I think the recruitment has been a huge issue over the last three, four years. Look at Brighton, they had six players in that starting XI, who would start for Manchester United. That should never happen, ever, with the utmost respect.“They shouldn’t have players that get into the United team. They shouldn’t even get into the 18 and they got six that would start at United. It goes back to recruitment
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