Weghorst Struggles to Score Goals for Manchester United
Gary Neville, a former player and current football analyst, has criticized Wout Weghorst’s quality as a Manchester United striker. Weghorst was named in the starting line-up for the recent match against Newcastle United. Despite starting every game under Erik ten Hag since his arrival on loan in January, the Dutch striker has only managed to score two goals in his 18 appearances for Manchester United.
Many United fans are losing patience with Weghorst’s lack of goals, and during the game against Newcastle, Neville commented that Weghorst lacks the required quality to be a Manchester United striker. He also stated that Weghorst is filling in due to injuries and departures of other strikers.
Tactical Analysis of Manchester United without Casemiro
Manchester United will face Newcastle without their most important player, Casemiro. Without Casemiro, the team’s defense has been weaker, allowing an average of 1.68 xG per 90 minutes. In previous matches played without him, Manchester United struggled in transition against Brighton, Brentford, and Liverpool.
During the League Cup final against Newcastle, Manchester United played direct football as De Gea sent 60 percent of his passes into the opposition half due to their high press. It is unclear how the team will set up tactically without Casemiro. If they play direct and build from the back, it will be playing into Newcastle’s hands as they can press them high and cause problems.
Newcastle is projected to win the match with the draw no bet line. However, if Manchester United can maintain possession and control the midfield, they could still come out on top.
Manchester United Faces Challenging Encounter Against Newcastle in EPL
Manchester United is set to play against Newcastle at St. James’ Park in a crucial match that could determine their position in the English Premier League (EPL). The match is important for Manchester United to hold on to their third place in the Premier League, as Newcastle is currently in fifth place, just three points behind them, and could move ahead with a win.
Newcastle has a strong defense and has lost only one match at St. James’ Park. The betting odds favor Newcastle to win the match, but expert Martin Green predicts an under on the goal total and has two other confident best bets with plus-money payouts. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes are among Manchester United’s top goalscorers this season.
In the past 16 matches in all competitions, Manchester United has an impressive record of going 12-3-1. They are also preparing for the FA Cup semifinals against Chelsea, which will be another crucial match for them.
Conclusion
Gary Neville’s criticism of Wout Weghorst raises questions about his future as a Manchester United striker. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s encounter against Newcastle without their key player Casemiro is expected to be challenging. However, if they can maintain possession and control the midfield, they could still come out on top in this crucial EPL match.
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