Former England legendary goal scorer Alan Shearer in his personal column, on last Sunday's Manchester United 0-3 defeat to Liverpool's "Double Red Club" for in-depth analysis, and Manchester United, Liverpool, the two teams and key players of the current situation and the future of the unique insights.
Shocking Manchester United defeat
Shearer said that he was surprised by United's loss. He was expecting United to show good form against a strong opponent, but the result was quite different. Liverpool's excellent performance contrasted with United's loose defense, especially Casemiro's two errors directly led to the team into passive. According to Shearer, Liverpool's pressing, shooting, and defense were all excellent in the game, while United fell short across the board.
Casemiro's form slips
Shearer expressed disappointment at Casemiro's performance. He acknowledged that Casemiro has had a remarkable career, but noted that players also experience a dip in form. Shearer believes that Casemiro was asked to play a less familiar role at United, which could have been one of the reasons for his poor performance. However, it is indeed sad to see an outstanding player make mistakes on the field.
Manchester United's current situation is a worrying one
Shearer is pessimistic about the current situation of Manchester United. He believes that after the first three rounds of Premier League matches, United have not shown significant progress, with the back line still full of holes and the forward line struggling. Shearer pointed out that United, as one of the biggest clubs in the world, receives a lot of attention, so no matter who the manager is, he will be questioned if he leads the team with poor results. Although Ten Hagar won the FA Cup last season, Shearer believes that this does not mask the problems that exist in the team. In addition, Shearer also questioned United's investment in reinforcements, believing that the club has not seen significant results despite spending huge sums of money.
Ten Hagar's future hangs in the balance
Shearer believes that United's next two games are crucial for Ten Hagar's future. If the team fails to make significant progress in these two games, Ten Hagar will be in a very difficult situation. Shearer pointed out that United have already been under huge public pressure after losing to Brighton and suffering a heavy defeat to Liverpool, and Temhag will face an even bigger challenge if they don't perform well in the future.
Rashford needs to think about the future
On Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, Shearer believes his current form is a cause for concern. Shearer says that from an outside perspective, Rashford needs to leave Manchester United in order to rekindle his career. He believes that Rashford's career has stalled and only by leaving United and training hard can he hope to get back to the top.
Salah has a bright future ahead of him
Shearer has spoken highly of Liverpool striker Salah. He believes that Salah played an important role in the victory over Manchester United and points out that Salah's physique and form have held up very well and he can still play at the top level for at least two or three years. Shearer also analyzed the issue of Salah's contract extension with Liverpool, believing that it would be wise for Salah to send a signal at this time, but he also pointed out that Liverpool's senior management needs to seriously consider whether to give Salah the years of contract and salary he wants.
Liverpool on course for title
Finally, Shearer is optimistic about Liverpool's prospects of winning the title. He believes Liverpool are capable of competing with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title. Shearer specifically mentioned the addition of new Liverpool signing Federico Chiesa as a deal worth taking a chance on. If Chiesa can stay fit and play well, then Liverpool's path to the title will be brighter.
