مصير مانشستر يونايتد في الدوري الأوروبي يتوقف على هجومه المتعثر: هل سيستعيد الفريق قوته؟
performing players named in an interview by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe’s comments about the squad being “over-paid and not good enough” have added pressure on Hojlund and his teammates as they prepare for crucial matches ahead.
The upcoming game against Real Sociedad is pivotal for Manchester United’s season. A loss could effectively end their hopes of a successful campaign, while a win would keep alive their chances of both securing a trophy and qualifying for the Champions League. The stakes are high, especially given that United has struggled with goal-scoring throughout the season, ranking poorly in both shots taken and conversion rates.
Hojlund’s performance will be under scrutiny as he has yet to find his footing since joining the club. With only five league goals scored between him and Zirkzee this season, there is significant pressure on them to deliver results. Amorim’s strategy will need to address these attacking deficiencies if they hope to turn their fortunes around against Sociedad.
As fans look forward to Thursday’s match at Old Trafford, it remains clear that confidence is key for Hojlund and his fellow forwards if they are to break through their current slump and help restore some pride in what has been a challenging season for Manchester United.Manchester United’s current season has been marked by significant struggles, particularly in their attacking performance. Despite being the second-highest scorers in the Premier League last season with 73 goals, they have only managed to score 34 league goals this season, ranking them among the lowest in the league. Their shot conversion rate is also concerning, sitting at just 9.3%, which highlights their inefficiency in front of goal.
The recruitment strategy over recent seasons has come under scrutiny as well. Since summer 2021, four strikers have been brought into the club with expectations to lead the attack: Cristiano Ronaldo returned briefly before leaving again, Wout Weghorst was signed on loan but did not make a lasting impact, and Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee were brought in as young talents without proven track records of consistent goal scoring.
Hojlund’s performance has particularly drawn attention; he has struggled to find form and confidence on the pitch. His lack of touches inside the box indicates a disconnect between him and his teammates’ ability to create chances for him. The pressure now falls heavily on him and Zirkzee to deliver goals after other forwards like Anthony Martial were released or loaned out.
The upcoming match against Real Sociedad is pivotal for United’s season—losing could effectively end their campaign early while winning could keep hopes alive for both a trophy and Champions League qualification. However, even if they succeed in Europe this year, there are underlying issues that need addressing within the squad as highlighted by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about inherited problems from past signings.
Manchester United finds itself at a crossroads where immediate results are crucial but long-term solutions are necessary for sustainable success moving forward.
