Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has openly criticized Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s reliance on Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in his system. Speaking during a recent broadcast, Carragher said, “We have been speaking about Eriksen and Casemiro on this show 18 months ago. That’s on the manager.”
“These Players Can’t Run,” Claims Carragher
Carragher pointed out a significant issue with deploying Eriksen and Casemiro in a system that demands high mobility. “These players can’t run. We know that,” he stated, emphasizing that their lack of pace is a liability in Ten Hag’s setup. He further argued that the tactical shortcomings are the responsibility of the manager for positioning them in roles that don’t suit their physical capabilities.
A Call for Tactical Adjustments
Carragher labeled the decision to persist with Eriksen and Casemiro in such positions as a “major flaw” in Ten Hag’s approach. He hinted at the need for the United boss to reevaluate his tactics and adapt his system to better suit the players at his disposal.
Jamie Carragher’s sharp critique of Erik ten Hag highlights growing concerns over Manchester United’s tactical setup. With results underwhelming and issues in midfield becoming increasingly evident, the onus is now on Ten Hag to address these flaws and find a system that works for his squad.