Berbatov Pinpoints Lack Of Leadership As The Root Of Manchester United’s Defensive Crisis
Following a chaotic 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, Dimitar Berbatov has voiced serious worries regarding Manchester United’s stability.
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Despite Matheus Cunha putting United ahead in the 79th minute, the lead evaporated just five minutes later when Junior Kroupi leveled the scoring.
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The defensive lapses came as Ruben Amorim experimented with his lineup, handing starts to youngsters Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven next to Luke Shaw in a departure from his standard 3-4-2-1 system.
Speaking to ESPN, the retired United striker and title winner noted: “Amad [Diallo] is not a defender but he is forced to play almost as a wing-back at times.
“Yoro and Heaven, players with great futures probably, but still inexperienced. [Two of the goals conceded] are a lack of understanding and anticipating the game.
“When you don’t have pace anymore in the middle of the park, and you have someone [on the opposing team] with more mobility and pace, they will overpower you. It will lead to danger.
“For United, major, major questions are again in the air. How can we stop leaking goals? Even when we play with five at the back, we leak easy goals.
“If I knew the answer I’d be the manager of United, probably!
“Everybody is hoping the solution to this question will be found in the near future. Because dropping points, when the championship finishes, you will be far from first place where you want to be.
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“As a team, as a system, as players they need to be better on the ball, and when they don’t have the ball tactically. This comes from making mistakes and learning from it. Learn more quickly, when you are a young player.”
Berbatov added: “The major concern is how to defend compact and not let in easy goals, because we have the quality up-front to score goals and create chances.
“But, [being] compact at the back must work better.”
Despite failing to overcome Bournemouth, Manchester United sit sixth in the Premier League; however, their defense has struggled, allowing 26 goals across 16 matches. In comparison, fifth-place Crystal Palace boasts a much tighter defense, having conceded only 15 times
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