Erik ten Hag opted to deploy Wan-Bissaka in an unconventional left-back position during Saturday’s match against Brentford, a decision that backfired when the defender was partially responsible for The Bees’ last-minute equalizer. During a critical moment, when Ivan Toney received a lofted pass within the United penalty area, Wan-Bissaka momentarily lapsed, allowing the English striker to set up the pass that led to Kristoffer Ajer’s goal. Adding to the frustration, just three minutes prior, Mason Mount had handed the visitors the lead.
Following the game, club legend Schmeichel expressed his dismay, accusing the Red Devils’ full-back of lacking pride. He criticized Wan-Bissaka for what he perceived as lackadaisical effort, stating that the former Crystal Palace player was merely “jogging” on the pitch and failed to close down Toney.
In an interview with SuperSport, the former Denmark international remarked, “When you observe Wan-Bissaka during the Brentford goal, it epitomizes what I mean by standards. Wan-Bissaka is positioned on the left, the ball comes in, and observe his movement. He’s casually walking, strolling, even jogging!
“And Ivan Toney would have been offside had he followed the back-four line up and then that goal wouldn’t have happened. Look at him [Wan-Bissaka] coming out! Look at it! That’s not Manchester United, that’s not pride, that’s not high standards. That’s not focussing on what your job is. He has cost – not to blame him for this – but at that moment, because of what he did, or didn’t do, a simple thing like concentrating, they equalised.”
Erik ten Hag’s team, currently trailing fourth-placed Aston Villa by 11 points, faces a crucial Premier League fixture against struggling Chelsea, where securing three points is imperative for their pursuit of a higher position in the league standings.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
EnglandThis season he played in total 13 times for 975 minutes for Premier League.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United drew 1-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Chelsea.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United
Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 48 points.
In the last 29 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Manchester United drawn 1-1 against Brentford.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 40 goals and conceding 40.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Chelsea on Wednesday 3rd of April in London. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.
