Erik ten Hag knows that Manchester United have to be more clinical in front of goal when they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford.
28.09.2022 - 14:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen as a free agent in the summer, many thought he would be used as a bit-part player but six games into their season and he has been instrumental in the centre of the pitch.
Following Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, it was difficult to imagine the Danish international setting foot on the pitch once again, never mind reaching the heights he did for Brentford and now at United.
For years, the Reds have struggled with their midfield creativity, often relying on square pegs in round holes to fill the void of a true creative-minded number 8.
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United have failed to replace retired players, the main one being Michael Carrick, who was the glue that gelled United’s midfield together under Sir Alex Ferguson for so many victorious seasons. He was a calm and composed figure who dictated the play and would spray passes into the attacking third.
United have finally secured a defensive midfielder with Casemiro from Real Madrid but previously the club lacked a true defensive midfielder who not only can shield the defence but can also create attacks and be a driving force in releasing the ball into the opposition’s half.
It is peculiar the last Dutch United manager passed on the opportunity to sign a controlling midfielder. David Moyes had teed up a deal for Toni Kroos prior to his sacking in April 2014 and Van Gaal, who managed Kroos at Bayern Munich, vetoed a deal yet okayed moves for Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera.
United's best spell of football under Van Gaal was underpinned by Michael Carrick at the base of a midfield triangle in the spring of 2015. Carrick, great player though he was,
Erik ten Hag knows that Manchester United have to be more clinical in front of goal when they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford.
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