Manchester United is facing a tumultuous period both on and off the pitch. Recently, they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool in the Premier League. Luis Diaz scored twice, capitalizing on mistakes by Casemiro, who was substituted at halftime following his costly errors. Mohamed Salah added a third goal, compounding the misery for United and intensifying the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, whose team has now lost back-to-back matchester.
In a post-match press conference, Ten Hag downplayed expectations around the team’s latest signing, Manuel Ugarte, suggesting that the midfielder will take weeks or even months to fully adapt to the squad. This comment reflects the ongoing struggles in integrating new players into the team, which includes several summer signings who are still finding their rhythm.
Meanwhile, many United players are away on international duty. A total of 15 first-team members have been called up to represent their countries in various competitions, including World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Notable players on international duty include Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot for Portugal, Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho for Argentina, and new addition Noussair Mazraoui for Morocco.
As the international break continues, Manchester United will be looking to regroup and refocus, with their next league match set to be a crucial test for both the team and their under-pressure manager.
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