Manchester United crisis, Erik ten Hag identifies four players to lead the turnaround

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has highlighted four players whom he expects to step up and guide the team through their ongoing crisis.

Following a 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen, the Red Devils are on the verge of Champions League elimination. Additionally, their struggles extend to the Premier League, where they have lost five times in 11 fixtures, leaving them in eighth place.

While there is still time to reverse the situation both in Europe and domestically, Ten Hag believes that significant changes are required on the field. He looks to his senior players to play a crucial role in facilitating this transformation.

“We have such characters who can do it. I will mention Andre Onana, Harry, Scott McTominay, who in such moments show leadership. And Bruno, of course. We have enough players with character and personality to step up and lead the team. But it’s also on others to step up. Casemiro and Licha Martinez are not there, so others have to fill in,” said Ten Hag during a press conference on Friday.

As Manchester United seeks to navigate through a challenging period, the manager’s emphasis on leadership and character from key players becomes crucial for a potential turnaround.