Manchester United s road to reconstruction: Mullensteen calls for cleansing of Anthony and Garnacho

Although this recent remark from former Manchester United assistant coach Mullensteen sounds a bit harsh, it actually points out some fundamental problems of the team now. He criticized Anthony and Garnacho, and his core idea was one: personal ability cannot completely surpass team tactics.

He said that Anthony was able to play in the Eredivisie because the rhythm of the game and the intensity of the confrontation there were completely different concepts from the Premier League. When you arrive in the Premier League, you can’t just think about playing beautifully, but more importantly, you play "reasonably". As for Garnacho, the problem is his stability. It is a good thing for young players to be talented, but if the attitude and performance on the court are always ups and downs, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the giants.

The principle also applies to goalkeepers. The problem with Onana is not his technical characteristics, but his failure to bring stability to the defense line as a goalkeeper. So, although Murensteen's words are direct, the problems he points out are exactly what the new coach must first solve when rebuilding the team. When choosing a player, you should not only look at talent, but also whether he is suitable for the league and whether he can serve the tactical system stably.