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Silver linings – FootTheBall

Silver linings - FootTheBall

The end of the season cannot come quickly enough for Manchester United. A rudderless, misfunctioning team that can barely compete with their opponents every week. The Red Devils are having a torrid season and look set to all but miss out on Champions League qualification. Ralf Rangnick has tried to galvanize his troops with little effect.

Manchester United fans are looking very sad at full-time

Roy Keane “There was anger earlier in the season, now it’s just sadness.” pic.twitter.com/zhiNaku0tS

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 19, 2022

Erik ten Hag has been announced as the new first-team manager so big personnel changes are coming. However, United still have to play four more matches of the current season for the nightmare to end.

They are six points behind Arsenal, having played a game more. Making matters worse is their arch rivals doing so well. Manchester City are the league leaders. Liverpool are aiming for the quadruple. Both teams are in the semis of the Champions League.

💬 A pledge from Erik ten Hag.#MUFC || #WelcomeErik

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 21, 2022

United have little to play for and overhauling the two teams above them looks an insurmountable task. Ralf Rangnick has already conceded that top four is gone. Nevertheless, there are a few things that supporters can look forward to in this final stretch.

Phasing in the young guns

One area where there certainly can be uplift is if Manchester United give game time to its academy players. Several exciting teenage talents are waiting in the wings who have been performing superbly.

The two standout stars in the youth ranks are Hannibal Mejbri and Alejandro Garnacho. The former played the final few minutes at the Emirates while the latter has been involved with the first team.

Here’s everything you need to know about the player they call Hannibal

Both Mejbri and Garnacho are players who will be involved more under Erik ten…

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