Nine-grid is not enough! The Guardian interprets: Many low-level errors in Manchester United’s conceded goals

The British The Guardian published a detailed analysis report pointing out that the midweek 3-3 draw with Porto means Manchester United has conceded 12 goals in their first nine games of the season (not counting the Community Shield). The media rated each goal conceded on a “horribleness scale,” with a minimum score of 5 out of 5, and focused on analyzing the mistakes made in three conceded goals.

Specifically, in the match against Brighton, Welbeck’s goal was rated 3 points. Joao Pedro’s goal was rated 4 points.

In the match against Liverpool, Diaz’s goal received the worst rating of 5 points. The analysis pointed out: “Casemiro is one of the most experienced midfielders in world football, but he learned something new on the first day of September, passing to Gravenberch was foolish. The Brazilian’s mistake allowed Liverpool to form a fast counterattack with five against three, which Manchester United could not handle due to the speed of transition, with full-backs unable to return from advanced positions. Gravenberch found Salah, who passed to the far post where Szoboszlai and Diaz occupied most of the critical area, eventually the Colombian’s shot beat Onana.”

Diaz’s second goal scored 4 points. Salah’s goal scored 3 points. In the game against Twente, Sam Lammers’ goal was rated 4 points. The analysis pointed out: “Eriksen did not expect Lammers to rush up for the ball when turning, which caused great trouble for Manchester United. Martinez was pulled far away, and the Manchester United center-back made the wrong choice. When Lammers shot at close range, both Manchester United center-backs were out of position.”

In the game between Manchester United and Tottenham, Johnson, Kulusevski, and Solanke’s goals were all rated 4 points. In the match between Manchester United and Porto, Pepe’s goal was also rated 4 points. The analysis pointed out: “Leading by two goals should not be a concern unless it’s Ten Hag’s Manchester United. When Joao Mario crossed the ball, he felt no pressure from Manchester United. Mazraoui won the initial header, but this interfered with Onana. Subsequently, Martinez failed to react, allowing Pepe to score from close range. Throughout the process, Porto felt no pressure, and Manchester United’s defense was virtually non-existent.”

Additionally, the two goals scored by Porto’s Samu were rated 3 points and 4 points respectively.