Manchester Utd Team News Page 139 - Soccer

Wout Weghorst - Fails to score in 17 EPL matches Weghorst didn't score a goal and only logged one assist across 17 appearances (10 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season, finishing with 14 shots (five on target) and 14...

Impact Weghorst joined Manchester United during the January transfer window to bolster the team's attacking depth, but he was unable to leave his mark and struggled to make an impact upfront. Weghorst's loan deal from Burnley expires on June 30, and the Dutch striker is expected to return to the Clarets after that.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Makes 16 EPL starts in 2022-23 Wan-Bissaka recorded 40 tackles, 35 clearances and 22 interceptions across 19 appearances (16 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League. He also made six appearances (five starts)...

Impact Wan-Bissaka was a regular starter in his first two seasons at Old Trafford, but he has failed to record more than 20 appearances at the league level in each of the last two years, as he was summoned to a backup role behind Diogo Dalot. It wouldn't be a surprise if Wan-Bissaka leaves the club in the summer, but if he stays at Old Trafford, then the expectation would be a backup role once again.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Varane - Regular starter when available Varane recorded 89 clearances, 24 tackles, 11 interceptions and 17 blocked shots across 24 appearances (22 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season. He also made five start...

Impact Varane failed to record more than 25 appearances at the Premier League level for the second season in a row, as he dealt with a fair share of injuries, but he was effective when available and formed a great partnership with Lisandro Martinez at center-back. The veteran defender should remain a starter in 2023-24 and is expected to feature regularly when healthy.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Shaw - Regular starter in 2022-23 Shaw registered one goal and two assists across 31 appearances (30 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season while also racking up 14 shots (four on target), 34 chances crea...

Impact Shaw continues to emerge as one of the best left-backs in the world, both in fantasy and real life, and he had an impressive season once, mostly playing on the left side of the defense but also slotting at center-back from time to time when the situation called for it. All signs point to Shaw keeping his role as the team's starting left-back for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fred - Makes 35 EPL appearances in 2022-23 Fred registered two goals and two assists across 35 appearances (12 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League campaign while also racking up 26 shots (five on target), 30 chances c...

Impact Fred lost the regular starting role he had in previous seasons following the arrivals of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, but he still appeared in all but three of the club's EPL matches while also featuring regularly in Europe. Fred is not expected to be a starter in 2023-24, given both Casemiro and Eriksen remain under contract, but he should still see plenty of minutes in midfield -- assuming he stays with the club since he's being linked with a summer move away from Old Trafford.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jadon Sancho - Improves compared to debut season Sancho had six goals and three assists across 26 appearances (21 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season while also racking up 21 shots (11 on target), 44 chances created,...

Impact Sancho had a subpar season during the 2021-22 Premier League campaign, and while he has yet to replicate the numbers he posted when playing for Borussia Dortmund, he posted better figures this time around and looked particularly good in the second half of the campaign after spending some time away from the club to work on his mental and physical well-being. It remains to be seen if Sancho will secure a starting role in the 2023-24 season, but he should play an important role in the Red Devils' attack one way or another due to his ability to thrive on both sides of the front line.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Rashford - Has career-best season in 2022-23 Rashford bagged 17 goals and five assists across 35 appearances (32 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League while also adding 108 shots (50 on target), 30 chances created, 24 cro...

Impact Rashford had the best season of his career, tying his best scoring mark in the Premier League but also leaving his mark both on the European and international stages. The England international is on the verge of signing a new contract with Manchester United and is expected to be a driving force on the club's attacking line in a long-term scenario as long as he manages to stay healthy.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Logs 31 total matches in 2022-23 McTominay racked up 24 appearances (10 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season, racking up one goal, 13 shots (six on target), eight chances created, 45 clearances, 32 tac...

Impact McTominay was the fourth option at central midfield behind Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Fred, so it's not surprising that he posted his lowest number of starts since the 2018-19 campaign. The Scotland international has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer, but if he stays with the club, he's ticketed to have another season as a backup and not much else.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Martial - Scores six goals in 2022-23 EPL Martial bagged six goals and two assists across 21 appearances (11 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season while also adding 27 shots (13 on target) and 12 chances created...

Impact Martial dealt with injuries throughout the season, as evidenced by the fact he ended the campaign with a hamstring injury, and overall, it'd be fair to say he had another subpar season by his standards even if he posted better numbers than in each of his previous two campaigns. However, Manchester United are decided to sign another striker in the summer, and it wouldn't be shocking if Martial sees a reduction in his playing time in 2023-24, assuming he'll stay with the club and won't be transferred elsewhere.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrell Malacia - Solid in first year with club Malacia registered 22 appearances (14 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season, racking up five shots (two on target), nine chances created, 15 crosses (three accurate), 46...

Impact Malacia had some good moments in his first year with the club after signing from Feyenoord last summer, but he couldn't secure the starting role at left-back after another impressive season from Luke Shaw. That said, Malacia will only be 24 by the start of the upcoming campaign, so he still has time on his side and is a few years away from hitting his prime. While he's expected to start next season as a backup, he should still see plenty of minutes across all competitions.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Maguire - Reduced role in 2022-23 Maguire registered 16 appearances (eight starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season, racking up 41 clearances, 13 interceptions, eight tackles, 11 blocked shots, four shots o...

Impact Maguire has seen his playing time and role reduce with each season, both due to his glaring mistakes and the arrival of players such as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez (foot). With Varane and Martinez expected to be the starting center-back pairing for 2023-24, Maguire would have to settle for a backup role next season, assuming he doesn't leave the club via transfer during the summer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Lindelof - Makes only 14 starts in 2022-23 Lindelof racked up 63 clearances, 22 tackles, 21 interceptions, three shots off target and three chances created across 20 appearances (14 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League...

Impact The Swedish international had started at least 26 matches in each of the previous four Premier League campaigns. However, he transitioned to a backup role following the arrivals of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, as well as the presence of Harry Maguire. It's unclear whether Lindelof will remain with the club for next season, but if he does, he's widely expected to operate as a backup once again, a role that could be even more noticeable if the Red Devils sign another center-back in the summer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Garnacho - Sees regular action in 2022-23 Garnacho recorded three goals and two assists across 19 appearances (five starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League campaign, and he also had 24 shots (10 on target), three chances...

Impact Garnacho made his senior debut with the Red Devils during the 2021-22 season, but he became a viable bench alternative during the current campaign -- and he could've ended with more appearances and bigger scoring figures hadn't he missed eight straight league matches between March and May due to an ankle injury. Garnacho is not ready to be a starter yet, but his potential is known worldwide, and he should remain a bench alternative in 2023-24 while seeing more minutes compared to the previous campaign.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Fernandes - Main playmaker in 2022-23 season Bruno Fernandes racked up eight goals, eight assists, 92 shots (35 on target), 119 chances created, 140 crosses (32 accurate), 82 corners taken, 68 tackles, 35 clearances and 25 in...

Impact Fernandes didn't come close to the numbers he delivered during his first full season at Old Trafford, but he reached at least 16 goal contributions for the third season in a row while missing just one match -- a 3-1 road loss at Aston Villa on Nov. 11. The Portugal international is one of the most important players on the team and should remain a pivotal figure on the team's attacking scheme regardless of the new signings that might join the squad in the summer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Deployed in deeper role Eriksen contributed one goal, eight assists, 39 shots (12 on target), 36 chances created, 81 crosses (20 accurate), 62 corners taken, 22 tackles, 20 clearances and 11 interceptions...

Impact Eriksen had spent the bulk of his career playing as an attacking midfielder, but Erik ten Hag transformed him into a central midfielder, and he had some flashes of brilliance in a deeper role, though his goalscoring figures are still low compared to what he used to do in his Tottenham days. The eight assists were his best mark since the 2015-16 campaign, however, and he should remain a starter in 2023-24 even if the Red Devils sign another central midfielder in the summer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Elanga - Firmly entrenched as backup Elanga made 16 appearances (five starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season, racking up one assist, 10 shots (four on target), six chances created and seven crosses. He also...

Impact The promising Sweden international struggled to earn consistent first-team minutes during the regular season and was sparingly used -- at best -- in the UEFA Europa League, so he endured another rough season in a minimal backup role. However, that shouldn't be surprising given he had to fight with Antony, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and even Alejandro Garnacho for playing time. Elanga seems destined for another season as a backup in 2023-24 if he stays at Old Trafford.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antony Santos - Scores four goals in 2022-23 Antony recorded four goals, two assists, 72 shots (24 on target), 28 chances created, 32 crosses (three accurate), 22 tackles and 11 interceptions across 25 appearances (23 starts)...

Impact Antony was the most prominent summer signing for Manchester United, and while he showed flashes of brilliance from time to time, he was also very inconsistent. The Brazilian had some efficiency and accuracy issues, particularly in the final third and with the end product, and that was reflected in his low scoring totals in both competitions. Manager Erik ten Hag trusts him, however, so there's a chance he might remain as a regular starter in 2023-24 as well.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David De Gea - Ever present between posts de Gea started all 38 matches in the Premier League and 12 more during the UEFA Europa League campaign. He recorded 22 clean sheets, 129 saves and 36 clearances while allowing 55 g...

Impact It remains to be seen if de Gea will remain at Old Trafford by the time the 2023-24 season starts since he's yet to extend his current contract, but there's no question he was one of the best goalkeepers in fantasy during the 2022-23 campaign. His durability is also impressive, as he's started every single match in four of his last five Premier League campaigns.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Dalot - Regular starter in 2022-23 Dalot registered one goal, two assists, 22 shots (seven on target), 29 chances created, 44 crosses (14 accurate), 54 tackles, 52 clearances, 37 interceptions and nine clean sheets...

Impact Dalot, who also started three matches for Portugal during the 2022 World Cup, was the top choice at right-back during most of the season for Erik ten Hag, and he was able to make an impact on both ends of the pitch on a regular basis. Aaron Wan-Bissaka seems to be on his way out of Old Trafford despite a strong second half of the campaign, so unless the Red Devils sign a new right-back in the summer, Dalot is likely to enjoy another strong season in 2023-24.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Casemiro - Impresses in first year Casemiro racked up four goals and three assists in 28 appearances (24 starts) in the 2022-23 Premier League season. He also added 34 shots, 28 chances created, 90 tackles, 60 clear...

Impact The Brazil international was heralded as Manchester United's best summer signing by several experts, and even that assessment would fell short of how much he meant to Erik ten Hag's team. The star midfielder was the perfect partner for two attacking-minded players such as Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes, and his experience was key in a grueling EPL campaign that saw the Red Devils clinch a UEFA Champions League berth for the 2023-24 season. Firmly in his prime at 31 years old, Casemiro should remain a key player for Manchester United for the duration of his deal, as he's under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2026.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De Gea and Man United yet to find agreement over new contract David de Gea and Manchester United are yet to find an agreement over a new contract – with the goalkeeper and the club still considering the...

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mourinho banned for four games by UEFA after ref abuse Jose Mourinho has been banned for four matches by UEFA after directing “abusive language” towards referee Anthony Taylor during the Europa L...

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner in record 200th game for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player to make 200 international appearances and celebrated the milestone by scoring the winning go...

JUNE 21, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner in record 200th game for Portugal

Scotland 2-0 Georgia: Scott McTominay scores again as Scotland take big step towards Euro 2024 despite long mid-game suspension Match report as Callum McGregor scored inside six minutes, before the match was suspended for over 90 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch; Ge...

JUNE 20, 2023 • SKY.COM

Maguire given England warning by Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate has indicated that an ongoing lack of playing time at Manchester United could impact Harry Maguire’s intern...

JUNE 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner in record 200th game for Portugal