{"id":296548,"date":"2023-11-15T06:54:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T06:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=296548"},"modified":"2023-11-15T06:54:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T06:54:15","slug":"man-utd-boss-erik-ten-hags-16-signings-rated-as-antony-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/man-utd-boss-erik-ten-hags-16-signings-rated-as-antony-struggles\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag’s 16 signings rated as Antony struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is under pressure with a \u00a3150million summer spree struggling to elevate the Red Devils back among the contenders for the Premier League title. A dismal start to the campaign has prompted scrutiny of United\u2019s business with Ten Hag at the helm.<\/p>\n

Express Sport rates each of the 53-year-old\u2019s 15 signings.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Hojlund – 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite failing to score in the Premier League so far, there is clear potential in Danish striker Hojlund. At nearly \u00a372m, he may prove to be a rare good expensive signing at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Andre Onana – 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The jury remains out on Onana, who has shown flashes of both his strengths and weaknesses in his first few months. There was the stunning late penalty save against Copenhagen, but there have also been a couple of errors.<\/p>\n

Jonny Evans – 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

It seemed inconceivable that veteran Evans might play a role other than providing an experienced voice on the training ground, but an injury crisis has thrust the Northern Irishman into action on occasion. The 35-year-old has done okay but is clearly not a long-term option.<\/p>\n

Mason Mount – 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ten Hag signed Mount without having a clear plan for the England star. Best as a No 10, Mount finds club captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of him in that position. The 24-year-old is not quite as natural in a deeper midfield role and looks shackled in that role.<\/p>\n

Sofyan Amrabat – 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amrabat has endured a disrupted start to life at Old Trafford due to injury. He has been unable to stamp his authority on the midfield in his five Premier League appearances.<\/p>\n

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Altay Bayindir – 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turkish goalkeeper Bayindir is yet to play for United after his summer switch from Fenerbahce. Onana has even been preferred ahead of the 25-year-old when Ten Hag has rotated his teams. The Dutchman ominously warned that Bayindir is still learning the English game.<\/p>\n

Sergio Reguilon – 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reguilon was not good enough for Tottenham and was a desperate loan signing when Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia were injured. An injury has limited his impact in his first few months. Ten Hag might have been better off trusting U21 full-back Alvaro Fernandez, rather than sending the youngster on loan.<\/p>\n

Antony – 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Antony showed a flash of brilliance with a stunning goal in the Manchester derby last season but there has been little else from the Brazilian. There has certainly been no justification of the supreme \u00a386m fee paid to Ajax, with Ten Hag personally pushing for a deal that has failed to become a success.<\/p>\n