After Mctominay left, a goal solution from midfield is now closer to Old Trafford

Gilabola.com – Manchester United seems to have found a solution to the problem that they failed last summer – that was replacing the contribution of Scott Mctominay’s goal.

The Scottish midfielder, who is now in Napoli uniform, is one of the players who often breaks up opinions among supporters Red Devil. But with a score of ten goals in the 2023/24 season, his role as a goal scorer from midfield cannot be ignored in modern football.

United finally chose to sell Mctominay to Napoli for Rp. 567 billion, although the decision disappointed former manager Erik Ten Hag.

He acknowledged that Mctominay was part of the club’s identity and called the player as a figure who had been part of Manchester United for more than two decades.

Unfortunately, in the midst of the pressure of the Rules of Profit and Sustainability (PSR), the decision was considered financially logical, although it was very detrimental to United in terms of goals identity and productivity.

The absence of Mctominay was eventually proven to be a big loss. He has a goal instinct from the second line that is not easily replaced. Even his performance in Napoli, with 13 goals and contributions in bringing the club to win Serie A, is proof that United lost their valuable assets in their offensive football.

Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo are ready to take a role

For the coming season, United have taken anticipatory steps. The presence of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton has given additional creative and attacking options. He is projected to occupy the No.10 left side in the new formation designed by Ruben Amorim.

With Bruno Fernandes it is predicted to fall a little deeper as one of the two No.8 midfielders, Cunha will be tasked with filling the emptiness of the goals left by McTominay.

Fernandes himself recorded eight goals and seven assists last season from a deeper position. With the right midfielder partner, he can still enter a dangerous area and give a real threat from the second line. But still, Fernandes is not a direct substitute for Mctominay in terms of box-Crashing aggressiveness.

On the other hand, United are also pursuing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, who scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season. If this transfer is realized, the Cunha and Mbeumo duet can be a concrete solution to the reduced threat from midfield.

Their combination in the attack line is expected to provide a new dimension in Manchester United attacks, which last season was only able to score 44 goals from 38 matches.

With Fernandes acts as a regulator of attacks from behind, the presence of two players in the Brief attack such as Cunha and Mbeumo can provide balance.

So, losing a goal from McTominay might not feel as deep as last season, and Manchester United can step more steadily towards the new Premier League season.