3 games without a win! Manchester United’s 0-1 loss exposed four major problems. It’s time to make a move in the winter window.

On November 25, in the 12th round of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 0-1 at home to 10-man Everton. They were winless for 3 consecutive rounds and dropped to 10th place in the Premier League. In this game, due to injuries to both Sheshko and Cunha, Zirkzee and Ahmed rarely joined the front three, and Mbeumo continued to play on the left. However, facing Everton with 10 men, Manchester United failed to penetrate the opponent's goal at home. Instead, Hall used his personal ability to score a goal.

Through this game, Manchester United also exposed 4 problems:

1. Slow response to the "red card surprise"

When Gueye was sent off early for slapping teammate Keane, Manchester United simply couldn't believe their luck. Strangely, the Red Devils were more panicked than the visiting team, and were at a loss when faced with the sudden extra man situation. As a result, just 16 minutes later, Hall gave Everton the lead at Old Trafford with a long-range shot. Despite playing one more player most of the time, Manchester United still couldn't create any obvious opportunities and were helpless against Everton's iron barrel formation.

2. Zirkzee is "rusty"

The Dutchman has almost never played in a formal game this season, and he seemed unable to keep up with the rhythm in his first start. He made many passing mistakes and was not on the same page as his teammates. Shortly after the start, Tarkovsky received a fierce shovel, which made matters worse.

He once sent a good ball to Dolgu, but the Dane hit it high from close range. At the last moment, Zirkzee had a perfect chance, but his header was saved by Pickford. During the absence of Sheshko and Cunha, Zirkzee will become a key figure in Manchester United's front line. Fans can only hope that he can regain his feeling as soon as possible.

3. Injuries exposed the weak lineup

With the two new guns introduced in Xia Chuang lying on the hospital bed at the same time, the Red Devils were indeed unlucky. However, the current situation of unavailable forwards and weak offense still makes Amorim's lineup's shortcomings clearly visible. Without Cunha and Sheshko, Zilkzegambeumo's combination was helpless against the watertight Toffees defense. In the second half, when Manchester United stepped up their offense, they could only field three players: Dalot, Mount and Menu, and did not even complete five substitutions. Manchester United's lineup is thin and it is imperative to buy players in the winter window.

4. Amorim is too rigid

Due to his poor record, Amorim still adheres to the 3-4-3 formation, which has attracted criticism from the outside world. The recent improvement in performance has temporarily put doubts to rest, but the home game against ten-man Everton still uses three central defenders, making fans frown again. It is true that Yoro and Xiao's positions were widened in the second half, but fans still wonder: Why aren't these positions directly given to sharper attackers? Playing one more player at home but still playing three central defenders, Amorim's tactical choice was slightly conservative.