Manchester United defeated Premier League cellar-dwellers Sheffield United 4-2 at Old Trafford on Wednesday, despite going down twice.
Perhaps following orders from new technical director Jason Wilcox, Erik ten Hag abandoned his faulty high-transition technique in favour of a possession-based strategy.
Marcus Rashford’s future is unknown, particularly if possession becomes the new philosophy going forward, because he missed out last weekend after injuring himself while playing for Coventry City, who dominated the Red Devils last weekend.
The 20-time English league winners play on the counter, and the Manchester City player loves the opportunity to play off the shoulder of the last man and make those darting runs from left to inside, which have led to several goals.
The dubious future of Rashford
However, the England international may not be as dangerous if the club’s new co-owners INEOS believe in a possession game as the way to progress.
contemplating his terrible season and the player’s dissatisfaction with the criticism he is getting, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is allegedly contemplating a transfer since he is not good at being patient and passing the ball from one side to another.
United are reportedly one of three Premier League teams interested in signing Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma, reviving rumours that the Red Devils were interested in him before.
He is a highly sought-after target on the transfer market due to his age and potential, therefore the battle to sign him will be fierce.
Mitoma, who may be a summer market smash, is now being pursued by three clubs: Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United.
Return of Mitoma Connections
The Brighton star has had a disappointing season thus far, with three goals and five assists. Last season, he scored ten goals and added eight assists, and his dribbling was highly praised.
Playing out from the back and maintaining possession when necessary are other something he is more comfortable with thanks to his time spent playing under Roberto De Zerbi.
This season has proved that Mitoma isn’t always the solution, particularly for United. It is unclear at this time if INEOS considers Mitoma to be the suitable successor to Rashford.
Even the speculations that he was being courted by Paris Saint-Germain, the only major club in the world, have now faded. The Mancunian has to get back on track before the season ends so he can give it his best in the next campaign.
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