BREAKING NEWS: “I don’t know why we signed him. With such a performance, he has proved that he’s just wasted funds. He has not become a better replacement for the player formerly this position” – Paul Scholes expresses doubts about Manchester United’s decision to sign the £43 million player following their win against Southampton. And we were so excited when he joined 😳💔 We didn’t know we just got ourselves a new flop 😳💔

Paul Scholes criticized Manchester United, calling them an “uncoached team” following their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and questioning the signing of Matthijs de Ligt.

The Red Devils’ poor start to the 2024/25 season continued at Old Trafford, with Brennan Johnson scoring in just the third minute, lifting Spurs’ away fans. Bruno Fernandes worsened the situation with a reckless foul on James Maddison, earning a straight red card in the 42nd minute. Second-half goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke sealed United’s defeat.

Now sitting in 12th place in the Premier League, the pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag ahead of a crucial match against Aston Villa next weekend.

“You can’t tell how they will play,” Scholes said on SuperSport. “Whether they’ll counter-attack, sit deep, or dominate possession, it’s unclear. They look like an uncoached team.

“After two years, you could see Tottenham’s plan under Ange Postecoglou from week one. But United, after over two years, still feel uncoached.”

Scholes noted the players’ lack of energy and organization, stating, “The team looked lifeless, flat, and uncertain, lacking enthusiasm. This energy needs to come from training. Their positioning is chaotic.”

He also criticized United’s recruitment strategy, particularly questioning the £43 million summer signing of Matthijs de Ligt, asserting he wasn’t an improvement over Harry Maguire, who has made only two league starts this season.

“When you sign new players, they should significantly improve the team. I don’t see that happening,” Scholes said. Asked if De Ligt was a £50 million upgrade over Maguire, he replied, “No, definitely not.”

Scholes urged the team to stop making excuses and focus on results to protect Ten Hag’s position.

“These are seasoned players who have cost United a lot. We need to stop with the excuses, get back on the training pitch, and find a way of playing. Show us something!”

Scholes’ harsh critique underscores growing concerns about Manchester United’s direction, with fans and pundits alike questioning the team’s lack of cohesion, poor recruitment, and underwhelming performances.

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