Manchester United have been told to sign another striker before the transfer window shuts following a 2-0 defeat at Hull City. Michael Carrick's side struggled to create clear opportunities, and former midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes the team lacked a focal point up front.
Midfield revamp fails to deliver at Hull
Head coach Michael Carrick started his new-look midfield of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, who cost a combined £87million, but the pair were overrun by the newly promoted side. Carlos Baleba, another midfielder, is set to sign next week in a deal worth £70m, but will arrive injured so a debut will have to wait.
Matheus Cunha started up front, with Bryan Mbeumo on the right and supported by Bruno Fernandes, but the trio struggled to create clear opportunities. Benjamin Sesko and Marcus Rashford came off the bench, but were unable to get their team back into the game.
Hargreaves calls for another striker option
Speaking to TNT Sports, Hargreaves said United could do with another striker. He noted that Sesko did not start and Cunha played deeper, describing him as a number 10 effective off the left. With Baleba coming into the team, he called it a good squad and a top-four squad.
Hargreaves said United appeared most dangerous when playing on the counter-attack last season, but struggled when faced with a team sitting deep. He added that when they had possession of the ball, they did not look like scoring, and suggested it would be easier when space opens up.
