Former Bolton Wanderers manager, Sam Allardyce, has said that Manchester United’s biggest problem this season is their defence.
Allardyce said Man United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, needs to fix the defence issue in his squad, adding that it is not rocket science.
According to him, Man United goalkeeper, David de Gea, has made more saves than any other keepers in the Premier League this season.
Man United and Arsenal are currently battling for the final Champions League spot, currently sitting fifth and sixth respectively in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils moved into the top-four last month but have dropped points in their last two games against Burnley and Southampton to slip back behind West Ham United, who are currently in the fourth position.
“The question is, can Manchester United – with the biggest and probably the most talented squad outside of the top three – come together and produce a run of games where they are not going to throw silly points away,” Allardyce told Ladbrokes.
“Ralf Rangnick is finding it difficult to get the right balance between attack and defence at the minute. I find United’s defending absolutely shocking at the moment.
“David de Gea has made more saves than just about every other goalkeeper in the Premier League this season – that just shows you where Man United’s problems lie.
“As a manager, it’s your responsibility to put that right. If he puts it right, he could pinch that fourth spot – but if nothing changes then they are obviously going to find it difficult.
“I know that traditionally you have got to attack, attack, attack at Man United, but no team can attack without great defensive work.
“It doesn’t matter what position you are in in the table, you can’t underestimate the value of a strong defence. If you want to win the league, you have got to have the best defensive record.
“It’s not rocket science, but nobody wants to talk about it because they perceive it as one of the negative sides of the game, when in reality, it’s probably the most important aspect.”
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