Manchester United lost 4-1 to Newcastle United at St James Park on Sunday.
It was another defeat to expose the club’s problems and require Reuben Amorim to improve his team.
The team’s defensive and offensive issues are well documented, but their midfield had no players who could once again link firepower and defense to offense.
The defeat came in 14th in the league and is on the course towards the worst finish in a Premier League season.
Man United captain Bruno Fernandez has been critical of his team after the defeat, revealing what his team lacks against the Magpie and subtly giving his club a message about what they need to sign in the summer.
He said Man United has been struggling to play through midfield and they will be exposed to Newcastle’s aggressive press, which will ultimately lead to costly errors.
As United reported with a focus, he said:
“In the second half, we couldn’t break the line against their Mankings, so we couldn’t play as much as we wanted. We didn’t do that enough, and the goal is from our mistakes.”
Bruno Fernandez needs a new midfielder from Man United
Looking for reinforcements in Fernandez’s midfield highlights the importance of strengthening the team’s core to improve overall performance.
By enhancing the midfield capabilities, United aims to establish better control during the game, reduce defensive errors, and provide more support for the offensive line.
As the club watches the summer transfer window, addressing the midfield gap identified by Fernandez, it could help them address the major issues facing Amorim and his team right now.
United are linked to Lyon star Rayan Cherki’s moves, but Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has also been considered.
Man United scouts him a few times before beginning negotiations to sign the 21-year-old genius