Manchester United suffered a bloody massacre at Crystal Palace, setting a new record of humiliation in team history, and the coach’s tactics caused public outrage.
Manchester United suffered a bloody massacre at Crystal Palace, setting a new record of humiliation in team history, and the coach’s tactics caused public outrage.
In the 36th round of the Premier League that ended last night, Manchester United suffered a 4-0 humiliation at Crystal Palace. This fiasco not only made the Red Devils rank eighth in the Premier League this season, but also set a new record for the team’s 13 defeats in a single season. What is even more unacceptable to fans and the media is that this is the first time that Manchester United has been double-killed by Crystal Palace in the Premier League. This achievement is undoubtedly a great irony to Manchester United, a traditional Premier League giant.
During the game, Manchester United’s performance was a mess. In the first half, Manchester United’s defense was full of loopholes, allowing opponents to easily take a two-goal lead. In the second half, although casemiro scored a goal, it was ineffective because of offside, and Manchester United’s attack was even more disorganized. He was scored two more goals by Crystal Palace and finally lost 0-4.
The tactical arrangement and personnel arrangement of Manchester United coach in this game have been widely questioned. Before the game, some media and fans worried that Manchester United’s midfield pressure would lead to an empty defense. As a result, this concern was verified in the game. Although casemiro is active, but he has limited individual combat ability, he can’t effectively intercept the opponent’s attack after referring to the position of the lower back, which makes Manchester United’s defense even more stretched.
What is even more unacceptable is that Manchester United’s attack has no routine in the game. Garnacho, Anthony and Hoyle, the trio of strikers, lack tacit understanding, and fight for each other, which leads to the low attack efficiency of Manchester United. This kind of performance is undoubtedly a great doubt about the coach’s tactical arrangement ability.
Dong Fangzhuo, an old Manchester United player, also commented on the game after the game, bluntly criticizing the team’s performance and the coach’s tactical arrangement. He said that Manchester United’s current problem is not only injuries, but also the mismatch between the tactical system and the characteristics of players. He called on the team to re-examine their tactics and find the most suitable way to play.
This fiasco is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Manchester United. At the end of the upcoming season, Manchester United needs to adjust its state as soon as possible and find a solution to the problem. Otherwise, such a performance will not only disappoint the fans, but also put this traditional Premier League giant’s position in the league in jeopardy.