Former Red Devils midfielder Scholes questioned the acquisition of De Ligt, asserting that he sees no substantial improvement over Maguire, stating, "When you bring players in, you expect them to be a lot better than who you've already got." He emphasizes that De Ligt's arrival does not represent a significant enhancement to the squad. He suggests that the expectation from new players should translate into tangible performance improvements on the field, which he believes De Ligt fails to deliver.
Following Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, Scholes remarked on the inconsistency and confusion in the team's tactics, saying, "You don't know how they're going to play, you don't know how they're going to approach games, whether they are going to play on the counter-attack or sit deep... We've no idea. They look like an uncoached football team." His observation reflects a broader concern regarding the club's strategic direction under manager Ten Hag.
Commenting on the players' demeanor during the match, Scholes noted, "The players looked dead today, they looked flat... there's no enthusiasm for the game of football, and that can only come from the training pitch." This highlights how he believes the coaching staff's methods are directly affecting player morale and performance, suggesting that a lack of clarity in training is translating into poor results on match day.
In light of United's substantial summer spending, Scholes expects better, stating, "These are experienced players who United have paid a lot of money for, and I think they need to turn it around quickly." This underscores the pressure on both the players and management to justify the investments made in bolstering the team, suggesting urgency in addressing performance issues.
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