Who will save coach Erik ten Hag?

The 3-3 draw against Galatasaray took away a lot from Man Utd. With the bottom position, the Red Devils' chances of advancing to the European Cup 1 are not much left. The English representative can only blame themselves when Andre Onana made 2 serious mistakes that cost them the victory. But in the away match against Newcastle in round 14 of the Premier League, it will be difficult to change the goalkeeper position.

Coach Erik ten Hag was responsible for the decision to buy Onana - who was directly responsible for 6 goals conceded since the beginning of the season. But when De Gea left, the Dutch coach did not even dare to adjust the personnel because the reserve name was Altay Bayındır - an unknown goalkeeper from Türkiye.

But there is also a need to recognise the efforts of coach Erik ten Hag. Man Utd have improved a lot in terms of playing style, especially on the attacking front in the two matches against Everton and Galatasaray. Midfielders and strikers scored 6 goals, some from long shots, the rest from a few good combinations.

Man Utd's midfield has improved with the arrival of young talent Kobbie Mainoo, but Erik ten Hag has revealed he may rest his player for the Newcastle game. Sofyan Amrabat had a decent first half in the Champions League before being sent off early after picking up a yellow card.

Man Utd need the Moroccan star's steel alongside McTomminay. Newcastle are still a strong opponent but the storm of injuries has weakened them significantly. This is good news for Man Utd and especially coach Erik ten Hag. After many disappointing matches, he really needs to win against big opponents to regain the trust of fans.

When the opponent has problems, that is Man Utd's opportunity. If the strikers of the Manchester team make good use of the opportunity, the advantage will come. In return, individual mistakes need to be limited if the students do not want to "kick" the chair of coach Erik ten Hag themselves.

Newcastle vs Man Utd squad:

Newcastle are without 10 players for various reasons. Some of the injuries include Sean Longstaff (ankle), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Joe Willock (heel), Matt Targett (thigh), Javier Manquillo (groin), Sven Botman (knee), Harvey Barnes (leg), Elliot Anderson (back), Callum Wilson (thigh) and Dan Burn (back).

Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for betting. Coach Eddy Howe has received rare good news that Matt Ritchie and Emil Krafth will return to the squad.

Man Utd's situation is not much better, coach Erik ten Hag lost a series of players due to injuries such as Lisandro Martinez (leg), Casemiro (thigh), Jonny Evans (thigh), Christian Eriksen (knee), Amad Diallo (knee) and Tyrell Malacia (knee), Mason Mount (calf).

Newcastle vs Man Utd form:

Newcastle have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 6 Premier League games. They have had a few poor games. But a midweek draw against PSG in the Champions League will help boost the morale of Howe and his team.

Man Utd have been playing unconvincingly but they have achieved unbelievable results in the Premier League. In the last 6 matches, the Red Devils have lost 1 and won 5, the team with the best performance in November. But the disastrous match against Galatasaray in the European Cup 1 has seriously damaged the confidence of coach Erik ten Hag.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-2 Man Utd

Expected lineup:

Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Amrabat; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Mai Phuong

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