BREAKING NEWS: Live from Old Trafford, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has harshly criticized manager Erik ten Hag’s decisions during the recent game against Fenerbahce. Scholes did not mince words, stating, “When I say Ten Hag can’t take United anywhere, I mean it—and here’s why. Let’s break it down: Mazraoui, who has just 9 minutes of experience in an attacking midfield role from a 2019 Champions League appearance with Ajax, is getting opportunities. Yet, Amad, a skilled young player with 1,069 minutes as an attacking midfielder at Sunderland and four goals, is being ignored. And you call this coaching? Interesting decision. His favoritism is harming this club.”
Manchester United’s recent 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce in the Europa League has sparked considerable debate, particularly fueled by the outspoken criticism from former midfielder Paul Scholes.
Kown for his candid opinions, Scholes did not hold back in expressing his discontent with manager Erik ten Hag’s tactical decisions, pointing out that the manager’s lineup choices could be stalling the club’s progress.
After the game at Old Trafford, Scholes voiced his frustration over Ten Hag’s player selections. He specifically questioned the decision to start Mazraoui, who had minimal experience in an attacking midfield role, citing only nine minutes played in that position during a 2019 Champions League match. Meanwhile, Amad, a young and promising talent who gained over 1,000 minutes of attacking play and scored four goals at Sunderland, was left on the bench.
Scholes argued that it was difficult to understand how these decisions could help United regain its former glory, suggesting that Ten Hag’s approach might be misguided.
Scholes’s remarks came after United conceded their lead to a team they were expected to beat, casting doubt on Ten Hag’s strategy and the club’s direction. The former United star accused Ten Hag of showing favoritism towards less experienced players, which he believes is detrimental to the team.
Scholes argued that by overlooking players like Amad, who have proven their capabilities, the manager was missing an opportunity to capitalize on young talent and potentially stifling the squad’s development.
Fans have resonated with Scholes’s concerns, reflecting the growing frustration with United’s inconsistency and Ten Hag’s inflexible selection criteria. United currently sits third in their Europa League group, with only three points from three matches, leaving their qualification hopes uncertain. These struggles in Europe mirror the club’s turbulent domestic form, characterized by erratic performances and raising doubts about Ten Hag’s ability to bring stability.
The draw against Fenerbahce underscores United’s ongoing challenges, as they have won just one of their last 11 European games and only one of their previous seven matches across all competitions. Scholes’s critique brings attention to deeper issues at the club, questioning whether Ten Hag can effectively harness the squad’s potential.
With crucial matches ahead in both the Premier League and Europa League, Ten Hag is under mounting pressure to make meaningful changes, restore confidence, and steer the team back on track amid rising expectations
