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The 2018/19 season has reached its end and right now, we all know how every team has performed this season. In this slideshow, we are going to talk about Manchester United who had a forgettable outing, especially in the Premier League.
Manchester United's season started with inconsistent performances under Jose Mourinho. Their new signings, Fred and Diogo Dalot, found it difficult to make it into the starting XI. Till December, United's season was breaking down and then, Mourinho was sacked in late Decemeber.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the caretaker manager of Manchester United. In his first game against Cardiff City, United won 5-1. Under the Norwegian, United started winning almost every game and they even dumped out Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League.
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But after Solskjaer was announced as Manchester United's permanent manager, the Red Devils started showing flaws in their performances. United's season ended with them missing out on top 4 and that means, they are going to miss out on Champions League football.
If the last month was anything to go by, Manchester United need a squad overhaul this season. The Red Devils are a long way from challenging for the Premier League title. On that note, lets take a look at the 5 things that we learned from Manchester United's season.
#5 Manchester United's attackers lack the desire to press the opposition
One of the many things witnessed this season was Manchester United's lack of pressing. Putting pressure on the opposition starts from the attackers but they just didn't seem to care. Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku weren't pressing from the front.
As a fan, the least that you could ask of your players is full commitment and desire but both seem to be missing from the players. Their lack of pressing may be down to the fitness levels but any reason isn't good enough to justify their lack of desire.
All these United attackers need to pull their socks up next season and if they don't, United might end up having another bad season.
#4 United's lack the quality and depth in defence
Manchester United's defence just isn't good enough. It hasn't been the same since Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand left but what's surprising is that the Red Devils haven't signed a replacement for both those colossal center backs.
This season, Victor Lindelof has been the best of the players for United at the back and Luke Shaw has also impressed. Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have been the same as previous years, they continue to make the same mistakes time and again. If United want to challenge for trophies next season, they need to sort out their defense and also get rid of some deadwood at the club.
The likes of Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Matteo Darmian need to leave as they aren't good enough for Manchester United. The Red Devils need a few new signings at the back and they should bring in an experienced world class center back.
#3 Paul Pogba is Manchester United's best outfield player but his inconsistency is frustrating
Paul Pogba is Manchester United's best player, there is no question about that. But what frustrates United fans is the inconsistency in his performances. Pogba has got everything to be a top-class footballer at United but he just doesn't seem to care enough.
The Frenchman ended this season with 16 goals and 11 assists in all competitions. Even with his scattered performances, Paul is one of the best in the world just like how he has performed for France in the World Cup. If he does put in the extra effort to be consistent, he would surely be an exceptional midfielder for the team.
The Red Devils will play in the Europa League next season and there is a chance of seeing Pogba leave Manchester United but it would require a huge fee to lure him away from Old Trafford.
#2 David de Gea couldn't save Manchester United this season
Over the last couple of years, David de Gea has been saving Manchester United's season time and again. Sometimes, he is the reason for United's finish in the Champions League places but this year, the Spaniard couldn't put in displays everyone expected him to.
After a premature end to his World Cup campaign with Spain, it seems like de Gea has taken his bad form to Old Trafford. The Spaniard has made some big mistakes this season, notably the ones against Barcelona in the Champions League and Chelsea in the Premier League.
David has been absolutely brilliant for United in recent years and his contract runs out in 2020. Perhaps, the contract situation might have played a role in his bad form. If de Gea doesn't sign a contract extension, the Spainard could soon be a free-agent. Hence, United might be willing to accept offers for their goalkeeper in the summer.
#1 Ashley Young isn't good enough to be Manchester United's captain
If you are a Manchester United fan, you would have probably known that this point will come here somewhere. Manchester United's captain Ashley Young isn't good enough for the club and certainly not good enough to be a captain.
Young is a 33-year-old winger converted full-back who has had a torrid time this season. His commitment is not the thing in question here but his quality certainly is. Young can be a brilliant second choice full-back but for a starter, he certainly lacks the quality.
The Englishman has improved his defensive skills quite a lot but his crossing this season has horrendous, to say the least. Solskjaer needs to start looking for a new right-back this summer and he needs to sign one.
If there are two positions that Manchester United need strengthening in, it is center back and right-back.
