Erik ten Hag aims criticism at Man Utd players ahead of cutthroat summer changes
Erik ten Hag expressed his frustration with Manchester United's inability to secure a comfortable victory and "kill off the game" in their narrow win over Bournemouth. Despite taking an early lead through Casemiro's goal, United failed to build on it and struggled to score goals throughout the season, making them the lowest-scoring team among the top six in the Premier League. Ten Hag highlighted the challenge of scoring goals and expressed his desire for United to be more clinical in front of the goal.
This is not the first time that Ten Hag has criticized United's attacking prowess. After a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest, he mentioned that his only criticism was the scoreline not being higher and emphasized the importance of converting chances to secure a decisive victory.
United's struggles in the final third have prompted them to consider changes in the upcoming summer transfer window. While Marcus Rashford has had an impressive season with 29 goals, there has been a lack of consistent support from other players in terms of goal-scoring contributions. Bruno Fernandes is the only other player to reach double figures in goals, despite the presence of attacking talents like Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho in the squad. As a result, United's priority in the transfer market is believed to be a prolific forward, with Harry Kane reportedly being their primary target.
United's victory over Bournemouth, albeit a scrappy one, brought them within one point of confirming their place in the Champions League for next season. Liverpool's draw against Aston Villa on the same day further boosted United's chances of securing a top-four finish. With Liverpool three points behind United and only one game remaining, Ten Hag's side can secure Champions League qualification by earning points in their upcoming matches against Chelsea and Fulham.
In summary, Erik ten Hag criticized Manchester United's inability to finish games convincingly and their struggles to score goals consistently. As a result, United is expected to make changes in the summer transfer window, with a focus on strengthening their attacking options. Despite their shortcomings, a victory over Chelsea or Fulham will secure United's place in the Champions League next season.
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