Former Manchester United star and current Everton player Ashley Young has delivered some harsh truths following United’s crushing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. In a brutally honest analysis on Sky Sports, Young said that the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford played without confidence, pointing to their reluctance to take risks and ch allenge defenders one-on-one.
Where’s the Fire? 🔥
According to Young, United’s wingers opted for the “safe pass” rather than exploiting space and taking on their markers, something that reflects a serious lack of self-belief. As a former winger himself, Young said, “When players are not attacking one-v-one and choosing to go backwards, that’s a sign they’re low on confidence.” Ouch.
What’s the Fix? 🛠️
Young didn’t mince words—he thinks the squad needs to call a “crisis meeting” without any staff involved. He emphasized the need for players to look at themselves, return to the basics, and figure out why they’re not performing. In Young’s view, the lack of intensity and pressing, which used to define Man Utd’s DNA, is glaringly absent.
The Numbers Don’t Lie 📉
United’s dip in form isn’t just about this latest Spurs loss. With the club now sitting in 12th position on the Premier League table, fans and pundits alike are calling for urgent changes. A once-dominant side now looks out of ideas, with big names like Bruno Fernandes getting sent off and Rashford seemingly checked out.
Time to Get Real ⚠️
Young’s brutal honesty sheds light on the deeper problems within United’s squad, but the big question is: Will the players step up? A team with the likes of Fernandes, Rashford, and Garnacho shouldn’t be struggling like this. Maybe a crisis meeting is just what they need to light that fire again.
Is a bounce-back on the horizon? Or will United’s struggles continue?