Ten Hag Highlights Goal-Scoring Struggles as Manchester United’s Main Issue

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has pinpointed the team’s lack of goals as the “problem” currently hindering their season. Following a frustrating 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League, ten Hag emphasized the need for United to be more clinical in front of goal to improve their results.

The draw against Twente is the latest in a series of underwhelming results for United, who have struggled to find form in the early stages of the season. With only two wins in their first five league games, against Fulham and Southampton, and a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in their most recent Premier League outing, United are struggling to find the back of the net consistently.

Ten Hag’s Diagnosis: Lack of Goals

In a candid post-match assessment, ten Hag spoke about the team’s inability to convert chances into goals. He told reporters: “Not scoring goals. That is the problem; the key area is to score more goals as a team. We have players across the team who have the ability to score, that is clear. You see all the opportunities we are creating, but we are not scoring enough.”

A Need for Clinical Finishing

The Dutchman’s comments reflect an ongoing issue with United’s finishing, with the team creating numerous opportunities but failing to convert them into goals. With multiple players capable of scoring across the squad, ten Hag believes it is imperative that United start capitalizing on their chances if they are to turn their fortunes around.

Pressure to Improve

With a challenging season ahead, ten Hag’s focus on improving the team’s goal-scoring could be pivotal. As United look to regain their momentum and climb up the league table, finding the back of the net more frequently will be crucial in their quest for success both domestically and in European competitions.