Owen Hargreaves, a former player for Manchester United, has identified recruitment as a major factor contributing to the club’s struggles this season, drawing comparisons between the United and Brighton squads.
In a disappointing 3-1 home defeat against Brighton on Sunday, United found themselves in 13th place in the Premier League table. After the game, Hargreaves expressed his concerns about Ruben Amorim’s playing style and emphasized the need for improvement in the upcoming weeks.
He pointed out that United appeared incapable of scoring, relying on individual moments like those from Amad to escape trouble. Hargreaves also criticized the team’s defensive performance and highlighted the difficulties in keeping possession with the current formation.
Additionally, Hargreaves raised questions about the club’s recruitment strategy, particularly under former manager Erik ten Hag. He noted that Brighton had six players in their starting eleven who could start for United, reflecting a deep-rooted issue in the team’s transfer decisions.
Overall, Hargreaves emphasized the importance of finding a balance between playing style and achieving results, as well as the need for better recruitment practices to strengthen the squad.
