The Trident cost exceeds 200 million yuan collectively silenced! Only 1 own goal was won in 2 rounds, and the road to running-in is long

At the Old Trafford Stadium on August 25, 2025, the cheers of Manchester United fans had not yet dissipated, and the dazzling "1-1" on the scoreboard shattered the joy of victory. Facing the newly promoted Fulham, this giant who spent 100 million yuan to reorganize the front line in the summer window opened the chapter of struggle in the new season with the embarrassing data of only 1 own goal in two Premier League games.

The cold answer sheet of the sky-high combination

Manchester United introduced Mbewumo (75 million euros), Cunya (74.2 million euros) and Seschko (85 million euros fixed +8.5 million euros floating) this summer to form a new trident on the front line. However, in the first two rounds of the Premier League, the three players had a total of 14 shots and 6 shots, but they did not score. The only goal came from the clearing mistake of the opponent Fulham defender.

In the first round against Arsenal, Mbeumo, who started the game, completed 5 shots, two of which hit the goal frame range, but missed them repeatedly in key opportunities. In the second round, the French striker had zero shots in the game, as if the offensive switch was pressed. Brazilian forward Cunia was slightly eye-catching, with 7 shots and 4 shots in two games, but she never broke through the goalkeeper's fingers. The most disappointing thing is Slovenian new player Seschko. In the 38 minutes of his substitute, he did not even complete a shot attempt, with only 16 touches and four missing ball rights.

Tactical mystery and system collision

Head coach Amorin's formation is intended to give full play to the technical characteristics of the new player: Cunya's breakthrough connection, Mbeumo's fulcrum role, and Xieschko's substitute impact. But in actual combat, this system exposed serious disagreement. Inadequate midfield control led to disconnection in offense. B Fee missed a penalty in two key games, and the passing success rate dropped from 83% last season to 78%, exposing the stubborn disease of lack of creativity.

data shows that Manchester United averaged 14.3 shots per game in the first two rounds, with frequent defensive loopholes. When the opponent uses a quick counterattack, the Trident's recovery speed becomes a fatal shortcoming. In the game against Fulham, the shot of Ivobi dribbling the ball and driving straight into the game exposed Manchester United's wide defense. The problem of running-in between high-priced new players and the original system gradually emerged. According to locker room people, Mbeumo was uncomfortable with frequent retreats to organize offenses - the French winger played more pure offensive roles at Brentford, while the Amorin system required him to retreat to the midfield to participate in the organization, resulting in the compression of his breakthrough space. Brazilian striker Cunha is facing the dilemma of insufficient support, with only 1.8 successful passes in two Premier League games, far lower than Wolves' 3.2 times last season.

What is more worrying is the adaptation problem of right-back Dalot. Although the player, who joined £19 million in 2018, has changed to play right-back and contributed a stable performance in the Amorine system, he has made five pass mistakes (including two fatal return passes) in two Premier League games in the new season, and the confrontation success rate has dropped from 89% last season to 76%. Is it just a Baleba problem now?

Darkness before dawn?

Despite the difficult situation, the team did not give up on adjustments. Legendary Gary Neville pointed out in the "Gary Neville Podcast": "The system takes time to run in, just like Tottenham's Kane and Son Heung-min took three seasons to usher in an explosion" This view echoes Manchester United's current dilemma.

The next schedule may provide a turnaround. In the third round of the game against Burnley, Manchester United will return to Old Trafford. Facing an opponent with obvious defensive loopholes, the Trident is expected to regain the shooting boots with the cheers of home fans. If tactical integration can be completed before the tough battle against Manchester City and Chelsea in September, this Red Devils may still be able to retain hope for the championship.

When the camera swept across Manchester United's bench, the scene of youth training young player Garnacho lowering his head and walking towards the player channel is sad. This summer, Manchester United used 225.7 million euros to write the craziest signing record in the Premier League summer window, but also paid the price of losing the future. The laws of the football world have never changed - money can buy talent, but it cannot buy tacit understanding; it can pile up data, but it cannot shape the heart of a champion. The Red Devil's road to revival is destined to be a long test of patience and wisdom.

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