Manchester United treble hero, Dwight Yorke, has claimed that Erik ten Hag should just let current defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka get on with his game.

The Englishman has lost his place to Diogo Dalot as the first choice right back in the team but the huge amount of injuries United have suffered in this campaign has still given him the chance to play plenty of minutes.

However, he has never really convinced fans with his attacking display in spite of his outstanding tackling abilities.

Dalot is widely considered the more rounded right back of the two and hence the manager’s preference for the Portuguese.

Moreover, since the Dutchman has been in the job, there have been numerous rumours about the Mancunian side wanting to upgrade their right back department.

Jeremie Frimpong has often been the player most linked to a move to Manchester owing to his outstanding attacking credentials.

However, according to Dwight Yorke, Ten Hag does not need a replacement and should just let Wan-Bissaka play his current game.

The Trinidad and Tobago international already gave his thoughts on a range of issues in an exclusive interview with The Peoples Person on Marcus Rashford’s future, Ten Hag’s job security and which striker he would like United to bring in during the summer window.

Speaking to Crypto Casino LTD (via The Sun) Yorke has now claimed, “If Jeremie Frimpong is a bit fragile defensively, then he’ll be bought for a certain system by the manager.

“Nowadays, fullbacks play much higher up the pitch and can play in all types of systems, but I don’t know how Erik ten Hag wants to play.

“Man United already have a good right back in Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but you can say he’s the opposite of Frimpong, great defensively but not that great going forward.”

Therefore, Yorke argued that the United coach should find a way to play to his strengths and proceeded to give the former Ajax coach some tactical advice.

“When we attack, we should be letting Wan Bissaka sit back and offer more defensive protection, handling the one v one on the wing. But instead, he’s told to bomb up the wing and try to take on a player, which he can’t do.

“Erik ten Hag should take away Wan-Bissaka’s attacking duties and make him defend, then they can have some solidarity in the defence.

“Instead, Wan-Bissaka, who doesn’t score or create, run around like a headless chicken in the opposition box, running in his teammates’ way.

“It’s not rocket science, watching this unfold is crazy. The one thing you need in the defence is to be able to defend one v one. Just let him f—ing defend.”

Many United fans have accepted, like Yorke, Wan-Bissaka will never be able to make any meaningful improvement in his on-the-ball ability.

However, if used properly, he can be a potent weapon against a skilful winger like he was against Allan Saint-Maximin in the Carabao cup final last season, when he successfully nullified the Frenchman.

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Manchester United’s turbulent season has left manager Erik ten Hag under huge pressure at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag’s men have failed to string together any kind of consistent form throughout the campaign with some bizarre performances from individuals and as a collective.

Big money signing Rasmus Hojlund failed to hit the ground running after joining from Atalanta in the summer and lack of goals has been a major issue for United throughout the campaign.

In fairness to the young Dane, he has been starved of service at times and has cut a forlorn figure at the focal point of Ten Hag’s attack.

United’s style of play has been called into question consistently this season and Hojlund has struggled in certain games.

In fact, as reported by The Daily Mail, Hojlund has been vocal in his frustrations, leading to a couple of fall outs with his teammates earlier on in the season.

The 21-year-old reportedly complained to Ten Hag and his coaching staff that Fernandes was not passing to him enough and the he subsequently had another falling out, this time with Diogo Dalot after the 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen in the Champions League.

It is believed that the club captain sided with Dalot in that dispute, with Hojlund then raising his concerns with the United coaching team.

Hojlund and Dalot did put their dispute to bed after coaching staff encouraged the Dane to address the issue directly with the right-back.

After that, the United skipper also made his peace with Hojlund and the trio are now said to be singing from the same hymn sheet once more.

Hojlund has bagged 13 goals in all competitions this season and slammed home the winning penalty in the FA Cup semi-final shootout against Coventry on Sunday.

But such is the disappointment surrounding United’s season, even an FA Cup trophy might not be enough to save Ten Hag’s position at the club.

The trio involved in the aforementioned disputes have arguably been among the very few players who can hold their head high this campaign and either Ten Hag or the next manager will no doubt want to keep them on the same page moving into next season and beyond.

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United came from behind twice to play out a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. The club’s goals were scored by Bruno Fernandes in either half.

On this occasion at the Vitality Stadium, the Red Devils conceded 20 shots and Andre Onana found himself very busy in yet another game.

Erik ten Hag’s men have now conceded 20+ shots in nine of their last 10 Premier League games.

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Even more grim, United have now faced more shots at this stage of the season than they ever have in their rich and illustrious history.

Most shots and most goals conceded at this stage in a Manchester United PL campaign EVER. It’s completely unjustifiable to defend Ten Hag. There is absolutely nothing to build on here. It’s arguably the worst we’ve looked since Sir Alex retired, certainly the most open. #mufc

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A few weeks ago, Ten Hag was asked about this issue but quickly dismissed it as he insisted that it’s not a worry provided his stars score goals and put ties to bed – a worrying response that drew concerned reactions from within the fanbase.

Fernandes previously disagreed with Ten Hag that the number of shots conceded is not a big issue and now his fellow countryman Dalot has done the same.

Dalot spoke to reporters after the game and gave his verdict on the match, including why the 20-time English champions conceded so many shots.

He said, “I think there were ups and downs. Down two times but we had the right attitude to go back and fight for the game. We could’ve controlled much more, had more on the ball in the final third and been more patient. We conceded some counter attacks that created big chances for them and we could’ve controlled more.”

The right-back said about individual errors, “It’s been happening in the last couple of games, we don’t look to who has done it but we know it can happen at this level because they are clinical enough to score if we make mistakes. it’s something we have to look for and try not to do.”

“It’s part of life to make mistakes. It’s about reacting well the next game and the next few minutes to try to do better. That’s what we have to overcome. Take responsibility but try not to do for the next games and that’s the challenge.”

When asked about the issue of easily conceding shots to rival outfits, Dalot added, “It’s been one of our concerns, maybe try to be more compact as a team. Don’t try to make the gap between defenders and midfield too big. Sometimes it is and they counter the counter. It’s something we have to improve because it’s been nowhere near good enough for the level of this club.”

“We’ve been showing belief through the season, coming back from down moments. Too many this season. We have to control more and have the game under control, we lose it too many times.”

The United star explained that the main aim for the upcoming games is to be more calm, composed and to demonstrate a degree of control over proceedings.

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Manchester United take on AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this evening, looking for revenge after suffering a humiliating 0-3 defeat at Old Trafford earlier in the season.

There have only been 21 meetings between the two sides in history, with the Red Devils coming out on top in 14, drawing three and losing the other four.

Last year, Casemiro scored a spectacular, acrobatic goal to largely secure Champions League football for the Red Devils.

This time around, Erik ten Hag’s men will be looking to keep their slim chances alive of competing in Europe’s premier competition.

Here are some storylines that the travelling fans will be debating on the long trip down to the south coast of England.

Diogo Dalot’s likely milestone

In a season of darkness, Dalot’s emergence as a reliable right back for the club has been a welcome ray of sunshine.

The 25 year old is on course to make his 100th Premier League appearance for the Red Devils, becoming only the fourth Portuguese player to do so after Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Bruno Fernandes. An appearance would be his 149th in total for the Mancunian side.

In his own words, he is in the form of his life and has been vital for the club, playing both right and left back this season in a campaign of horrendous defensive injuries.

In a season of flux, he has been a welcome beacon of consistency.

His play has received plaudits from former United captain and right back, Gary Neville, who has claimed that the Red Devils have found their right back for the future.

United reportedly came within a whisker of signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen last summer and had they done so, Dalot would almost certainly have not reached this milestone – at least not this season. Rumours are circulating again about Frimpong as we head towards another transfer window, so despite the great season, there are still question marks over the Braga man’s ability to hold down the role going forward.

Can Rasmus Hojlund find form again?

This season has certainly been a rollercoaster for United’s young Danish centre forward.

The high for signing for his boyhood club in the summer would have been certainly tinged with the inability to score a Premier League goal until Boxing Day.

Nonetheless, the striker scored a remarkable five goals in six Champions League matches and then went on a streak of seven goals in six league matches during January and February.

However, he picked up an injury after a brace against Luton and returned on St Patrick’s Day against Liverpool. Unfortunately, in the four games he has played since his return from injury, he has barely been involved.

In fact, in all four games he has only had one shot on target. What’s more, in the three games after the international break, he has only managed to complete a meagre total of 41 passes, highlighting his lack of involvement in games.

Whatever happens in regard to United’s Champions League hopes and FA Cup destiny, United fans will be hoping Hojlund can add a few more goals to his total of 13 before the season is done.

Can the Red Devils continue their fine run of form in Bournemouth?

Despite the loss at Old Trafford, United actually have quite a good record against the Cherries away from home.

In the last five matches at the Vitality Stadium, United have won four.

The last loss came in a 1-0 defeat in November 2019 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

As mentioned previously, the Red Devils secured a crucial 0-1 win away last May and also won in all three of Jose Mourinho’s visits to the south coast during the Cherries’ first spell in the Premier League.

Should United lose, it would almost certainly extinguish any chance they have of making the top five, as they would likely fall 14 points behind both Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur with six games left to play.

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