Defeat To Brighton At Old Trafford Proves Manchester United Needs Frenkie De Jong

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. (Photo: Twitter @ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United lost in the first match of the Premier League 2022/2023. Entertaining Brighton and Hove Albion, the club nicknamed the Red Devils lost 1-2 at Old Trafford.

The appearance of Manchester United players received sharp attention. No exception for the two midfielders who started, Scott McTominay and Fred.

These two players are considered to appear disappointing. Fred's assignment as anchor, while getting a box to box role, has angered Manchester United fans.

In fact, Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, described them as criminals.

"Fred consistently releases the ball. While McTominay runs with the ball in the attack when he sees Sancho, Rashford is in front of him," Scholes criticized.

"(He) should have passed the ball to Eriksen. It was a criminal (action)," he continued.

Erik ten Hag realized something was wrong with his midfield. He then pulled on Fred in the 53rd minute and brought on Cristiano Ronaldo.

The entry of Ronaldo made the hosts increase the power of the Red Devils. As a result, a goal was created in the 68th minute when Alexis MacAllister scored an own goal.

The appearance of Fred and McTominay made fans' hopes for MU to immediately bring in Frenkie de Jong even more.

The Dutch midfielder is believed to be the "savior" of Manchester United's midfield. However, the club's efforts to bring in the Barcelona player are still at a stalemate.