Too difficult for coach Erik ten Hag

After just four rounds, Man Utd have once again found themselves in the spotlight in an unwanted way. After the defeat to Arsenal, coach Erik ten Hag simply revealed that Sancho and McTomminay were not registered to play because they "did not ensure their form on the training ground".

Unexpectedly, that statement was the last straw, Sancho publicly opposed his teacher on social media. He said he was still doing a good job but was always seen as a "scapegoat" for the anger of fans. As a result, Man Utd was forced to announce that Sancho was removed from the first team when this midfielder refused to apologize to coach Erik ten Hag.

But if you look at what Sancho has shown this season and last season, few people support this player. He has been lackluster, lazy on the pitch and has hardly contributed anything to the Red Devils during this time. With Antony in trouble with allegations of violence against women, coach Erik ten Hag now only has Pellistri on the right wing.

But the Uruguayan midfielder is only a last resort. It is not impossible that the coach will have to move Garnacho or Rashford to the right wing. In the striker position, Rasmus Hojlund can be placed in the starting lineup from the beginning. Overall, the Danish player showed some positive points when entering the field in the match against Arsenal. He is tall but has impressive speed, skillful touch, can help Man Utd become more flexible.

Lisandro Martinez has trained normally but his ability to play is still uncertain. Diogo Dalot will definitely have to play at left-back as Reguilon needs time to adapt to the new team. In midfield, the trio of Casemiro - Eriksen and Bruno are still responsible for providing the ball for the attackers.

On the other side of the front line, coach De Zebri still knows how to turn Brighton into a fearsome team despite having to say goodbye to important stars. This season, Estupinan and Mitoma are becoming 2 stars that help the "Seagulls" attack more flexibly.

With Moses Caicedo gone, Billy Gilmour's role has become increasingly clear. The Scottish midfielder was a bright young talent and now it's time for him to prove his potential is not limited to youth football.

Overall, Brighton's consistency in play is still superior to Man Utd. Managing the Red Devils has never been easy for coaches over the years. With coach Erik ten Hag still struggling with a storm of injuries and many stories off the field, it is an opportunity for Brighton to win more.

Prediction: Man Utd 1-3 Brighton

Expected lineup:

Man Utd: Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund.

Brighton: Steele; Joel Veltman, Webster, Lewis Dunk, Estupinan, Pascal Gross, Billy Gilmour, March, Lallana, Mitoma, Joao Pedro.

Mai Phuong

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