The last season of Sir Alex Ferguson at MU is not only closed with a Premier League championship, but also once forbiding an operating journalist …
In fact, two people: Mark Ogden and Paul Hetherton were banned for “daring” to reveal Rio Ferdinand that would be absent in the opening match of MU against Everton.
At that time, the traumatic crisis forced coach Alex Ferguson to pull Michael Carrick about the center -back kick with Nemanja Vidic – who had just returned after 8 months of absence. MU lost 0-1 because of a header of Marouane Fellaini from the corner.
Although it was over 70 and entered the 27th season leading the Red Devils, Sir Alex still behaved as if the journalists had to “protect the secret” of the team. Most recently, in December last year, a part of MU fans on the internet was indignant when the starting line -up in the derby with Man City was revealed a day in advance.
But that time, MU coaching committee … didn't bother. This type of leak has been going on for many years. Jose Mourinho was surprised at the ability of the press's “new news”, but was also angry because of the internal to reveal the secret.
David Moyes once determined the exact “leak” – a pillar player in the team. Louis Van Gaal's goalkeeper Francs Hoek has watched a number of reporters on Twitter because they reported on conflicts in the dressing room. And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik Ten HAG … ignore.
However, next season, the curiosity of MU's main squad may decrease. Because of not not attending the European Cup, the Red Devils only kicked about 40 matches for the whole season, so the pillars can completely kick almost 38 Premier League rounds.
Last season, coach Ruben Amorim once reused the starting line -up – in the second leg of the Europa League quarter -final against Lyon, after the draw without a goal with Man City. Before that, he turned a lot, prioritized the cup and made MU's performance in the domestic league.
In the 2023/24 season, Ten HAG only used the strongest squad once in the 4-3 choking victory at Wolves in February 2024. MU played very well in the first hour that made Ten Hag … angry because they did not win darker.
Currently, names like Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot are two of the most persistent players in Europe. Noussair Mazraoui – expected to be a reserve next season – also played 34 Premier League matches in the first season.
Goalkeeper Andrre Onana will be absent from the US trip because of injury, but he has never taken a match in the domestic tournament for this reason. However, in the 2024/25 season, all 5 specialized midfielder of MU were long -term injury.
The MU squad currently lacks a new striker and Bryan Mbeumo – the player played 38 Premier League last season for Brentford. If these two contracts are completed, MU will have a relatively stable main squad.
Red Devils' physical parts were also refreshed: Richard Hawkins left Old Trafford after 17 years, and Paolo Gaudino after 14 years. Now, Paulo Barreira, Amorim's compatriot, heads of sports science, supported by young experts Alistair McBurnie and Michael Eglon.
With lower density, MU can completely reduce the injury burden. However, the last time without kicking the European Cup – the 2014/15 season – they still suffered a constant injury. Van Gaal once humorously said: “We only have one injury” before the match against Southampton.
11 years later, the history repeated strangely: the coach will have the first full season with MU, the team of 3 defenders and no need to divide in Europe. Let's wait and see how the Red Devils will show how next season.
