BeIN Sports pundits Richard Keys and Andy Gray slammed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after the Red Devils lost 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (August 19).
The Red Devils faced Tottenham in their first away game of the Premier League season. They were coming off a narrow 1-0 win at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Spurs drew 2-2 against Brentford last weekend.
Things did not go according to plan for Manchester United, as they succumbed to a defeat against Tottenham. A goal from Pape Matar Sarr and an own goal from Lisandro Martinez gave Ange Postecoglou's side the win. Captain Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, was among those who missed chances for the visitors.
Keys raised concerns about Ten Hag's tactics, in the BeIN Sports studio. The former Sky Sports commentator, who has been a critic of the Dutchman's since last season, said that United have not improved much under the manager:
Former Everton striker Gray agreed to Keys' statement, insisting that Ten Hag's side are easy to play against.:
The Red Devils are tenth in the Premier League with three points from two games. They could drop even lower if the likes of Chelsea and Everton win their respective games.
The BeIN Sports pundits also reserved criticism for Manchester United's midfield trio of Casemiro, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes.
Andy Gray said that Mount and Fernandes have not done enough for the team in two games so far. He added that Casemiro looks far from his best:
Keys, meanwhile, raised concerns about Casemiro's fitness, suggesting that the Brazilian is overweight. The former Sky Sports commentator also opined that the midfielder is well past his prime:
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