Why does Man Utd often drop points at the last minute? 8
Not many teams in the world understand the value of last-minute goals like Man Utd.
`If playing for Man Utd, the player will have to accept the risk of conceding a goal in injury time,` Ferguson said in 2021. `But if we are the team that scores during this time, the dressing room atmosphere
However, the weapon that was once considered the pride of the team, became `a stick to beat your back`.
Man Utd is having problems letting their opponents finish too many times, but their loose defense at the end of the match is the main reason why they have been dropping points continuously recently.
No one blames Erik ten Hag, because Man Utd often tries to focus on many defensive players in the last minutes.
Leading Chelsea 3-2 until 99 minutes and 17 seconds, Man Utd became the team that took the late lead but still failed in Premier League history.
The second goal was a sign of Man Utd’s desire to score a goal, then receive a blowback.
Chelsea failed to score on the counterattack, when midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka’s shot bounced off the post.
Cole Palmer was unmarked in the penalty area before scoring the 4-3 victory for Chelsea against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge, London, round 31 of the Premier League on the evening of April 4, 2024.
`We made many individual mistakes, which cost us defeat,` Ten Hag said after the match.
Longer overtime matches are also the reason why Man Utd concedes more goals.
Man Utd’s defensive counter-attacking style does not help the team in this context.
Man Utd lets the opponent keep the ball and attack more proactively, which may be an opportunity for them to counterattack.
Towards the end of the match, the `Red Devils` faced this problem even more.
Coach Erik ten Hag during Man Utd’s training session at Trafford, Manchester, England on November 7, 2023.
For example, in a situation in the match against Brighton, the middle of Man Utd pushed up, causing a high pressure but Christian Eriksen was overcome by Billy Gilmour.
Another situation when meeting Fulham also at Old Trafford, when midfielder Adama Traore passed Harry Maguire on the left.
When physical strength decreases, players easily fail in duels, and also no longer have the strength to chase their opponents.
However, Ten Hag still maintains his opinion and does not reduce the amount of exercises, because he believes that only then will the team be able to catch up with the intensity of playing football in the Premier League.
