His Performance Clearly Shows That He’s Not A Right Fit For Our Beloved Club. He Should Be Shelved Immediately” – This Is According To Manchester United Legend Roy Keane As Claims That Manchester United Should Consider ‘Shelving’ Their 5/10 Rated Player Who Had Fewer Touches Than Onana After The Brighton Match.

Finally, Manchester United’s Premier League season has reached its conclusion.

It’s been a challenging campaign for Erik ten Hag and his team, with the Dutch manager navigating the club through difficult times but ultimately unable to emerge successfully.

There may be smoother sailing ahead, especially if they manage to defeat rivals Manchester City in the upcoming FA Cup final at Wembley next weekend.

Until then, they will have to reflect on their disappointing finish in the Premier League. Currently, they sit in eighth place with 60 points, eight points adrift of the top four and a significant 31 points behind City.

So, what’s the remedy? Should Ten Hag be replaced? It’s a possibility, but perhaps it’s prudent to wait and observe what changes the INEOS era can bring about during the summer.

United has splashed colossal amounts of money in the past, so it’s evident that a single transfer window may not be sufficient to address all issues. However, with a new leadership in position, there’s potential for improvements.

However, before any of that unfolds, they must prepare for Wembley. The lineup for the match will be interesting to see, but it should exclude goal-scoring machine Scott McTominay.

Reasons to Drop McTominay
The Scottish player has experienced a rather inconsistent season at Old Trafford, mirroring the performance of the team itself.

Last summer, there were indications that the midfielder might have been headed to West Ham. However, he remained in Manchester and has had a relatively decent campaign overall, considering the circumstances.

McTominay has scored ten goals in 42 appearances across all competitions, which is a commendable tally, especially considering he has only scored 29 senior goals by the age of 27.

However, his performance has been inconsistent, and there have been instances this season where he has not made a significant impact.

Despite Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Brighton on Sunday, McTominay’s performance was subpar, with club media personality Mark Goldbridge criticizing him for “offering nothing” in midfield.

Is this assessment harsh? Considering his stats this season, it may seem so, but his performance in the final stages of the season was lacking.

McTominay missed a golden opportunity to score in the first half, which was arguably one of United’s best chances of the game despite the scoreline.Set up by captain Bruno Fernandes, the academy graduate failed to control the ball effectively and then skewed his shot high and wide from a promising position inside the box.

The Scottish player has performed well in attacking positions this season, but his recent attempt was wayward and accurately reflected his performance on the day.

Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst rated him 5/10, highlighting the missed chance in the penalty area as a ‘wasted’ opportunity.

The statistics paint a concerning picture as McTominay had just 36 touches of the ball, which is 17 fewer than goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Considering he played the entire 90 minutes, this reflects a significant lack of engagement in the match.

Additionally, he did not execute a single key pass or attempt a dribble. To compound matters, he failed to make any interceptions and only managed one tackle.

While his pass success rate of 88% was reasonable, overall it amounted to a performance devoid of impact.

As the FA Cup final approaches next weekend, Ten Hag has numerous considerations to ponder.

Rasmus Hojlund, who scored after coming off the bench, may warrant a starting position, and there could be hesitation in excluding Marcus Rashford from such a significant match.

Additionally, there might be contemplation about deploying Casemiro in a more advanced role once more.

McTominay should be concerned; his performance in this match suggests that he should not be an automatic choice for the starting lineup at Wembley on Saturday.The conclusion of Manchester United’s Premier League campaign certainly leaves much to be desired, especially given their final position of eighth in the table. Erik ten Hag, in his second season, faced significant challenges, and while he has shown resilience, the results reflect a team still searching for consistency and identity.

The upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City presents an opportunity to salvage something from the season, and the team selection will be crucial. Scott McTominay’s place in the starting lineup is one area that warrants scrutiny.

McTominay’s season has been marked by inconsistency, mirroring the broader struggles of the team. While his tally of ten goals in 42 appearances is commendable, particularly for a midfielder, his overall impact in key moments has been lacking. His performance against Brighton, where he failed to make a significant contribution despite playing the full 90 minutes, is indicative of these issues. His missed opportunity in the first half, coupled with his limited involvement in the game (as highlighted by his low number of touches compared to the goalkeeper), raises questions about his suitability for the high-stakes clash at Wembley.

Given the importance of the FA Cup final, Ten Hag may need to consider other options. Rasmus Hojlund, who scored after coming on as a substitute, could provide the necessary attacking threat from the start. Similarly, Casemiro’s experience and versatility might be better utilized in a more advanced role, especially in a match where control of the midfield will be critical.

While McTominay has shown flashes of quality this season, his recent performances suggest he might not be the best option for such a crucial match. Ten Hag will need to weigh the benefits of experience against the need for dynamic and impactful performances as he finalizes his lineup for what could be a season-defining game.