Since taking over as Manchester United manager in December 2019, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been replaced by Dutchman, Ronald Koeman. Despite the high expectations of the club, Koeman has struggled to make an impact early on in his tenure.
The Red Devils have had a difficult start to the season, with Koeman’s side picking up just two wins in their first nine Premier League matches. This has seen them drop to 15th in the table, and they are already nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Koeman has been vocal about his frustrations with the team’s performances, and has been critical of his players for not showing enough fight and determination. He has also been critical of the club’s transfer policy, claiming that they have not done enough to strengthen the squad.
The Dutchman has also had to deal with a number of injuries to key players, including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. This has further hampered his efforts to get the team back on track.
Koeman has also had to contend with a lack of consistency in his side’s performances, with the team often struggling to maintain a consistent level of performance over a sustained period of time. This has been particularly evident in their recent defeats to Arsenal and Chelsea.
Despite the early season struggles, Koeman remains confident that he can turn things around. He has already made some changes to the team’s tactics and personnel, and is hopeful that these will help to bring about an improvement in results.
Koeman is also keen to make sure that the team remains focused on the long-term goal of challenging for major honours. He is confident that if he can get the team playing to their potential, then they will be able to challenge for silverware in the near future.
It remains to be seen whether Koeman will be able to turn things around at Manchester United, but it is clear that he is facing a number of challenges early on in his tenure. However, if he can overcome these difficulties and get the team playing to their potential, then there is no doubt that Manchester United could be set for a successful future under his leadership.
