Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham showed signs of improvement, but key issues remain. The team is still far from where they want and need to be in the Premier League.
Manager Ruben Amorim has made significant changes during the summer overhaul, which has led to more energy in their displays so far. However, early-season hopes for a breakthrough seem uncertain.
United started brightly, with Matheus Cunha hitting the post and Bryan Mbeumo pressing high. Despite young goalkeeper Altay Bayindir making smart stops, the team’s defensive issues persisted. They took the lead from a set-piece but conceded an equalizer due to slack defending.
New stars like Cunha and Mbeumo tired in the second half, while Amad Diallo was frustrated and subbed off. The attack-minded duo of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount struggled together in central midfield, highlighting the need for further improvements.
The next step for Manchester United this season is clear: addressing their goalkeeper and central midfielder issues before the end of the transfer window to make serious strides forward. Manager Amorim acknowledges that his team is a work in progress and requires time and patience to achieve their goals.
Despite some promising moments, the draw served as a reality check. United’s road to redemption will be long, tiring, and complicated, but they can build on these “baby steps” with careful planning and preparation for the challenges ahead.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/manchester-united-show-signs-of-progress-but-key-problems-remain