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Man United’s full-backs are not fit for purpose, says Paul Parker
TL;DR
Paul Parker criticizes Manchester United's full-backs, stating they are inadequate for the team's needs. He emphasizes the necessity for a revamp to effectively support forwards like Benjamin Sesko.
Key points
- Paul Parker criticizes Manchester United's full-backs
- Full-backs need to be revamped for Premier League challenge
- United's forwards require better service and width
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Man United’s full-backs are not fit for purpose, says Paul Parker
Iconic Manchester United full-back Paul Parker says the club needs to revamp their full-back roster if they want to mount a serious challenge on the Premier League next season.
Speaking on behalf of Spreadex Sports in an exclusive interview with The Peoples Person, Parker had begun by saying that United are not providing Benjamin Sesko with the right kind of service.
He went on to say that due to the inverted nature of forwards such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United need the full-backs to provide the width and put crosses in for the big Slovenian.
But do they have the full-backs to do that?
Are United’s full-backs fit for purpose?
“Dalot is more bothered about doing an Irish jig on the ball,” Parker laughed, “Even trying to copy his compatriot in Ronaldo and doing stepovers, and they’re absolutely awful. I’ve seen more flexibility in an ironing board with his legs going over.”
“Luke Shaw doesn’t get far enough forward because his fitness doesn’t allow him to go up and down. So it’s very, very difficult not having flexible full-backs.”
Q&A
What did Paul Parker say about Manchester United's full-backs?
Paul Parker stated that Manchester United's full-backs are not fit for purpose and need to be revamped for the team to compete effectively.
Why does Manchester United need to improve their full-backs?
Improving the full-backs is crucial for providing width and effective crosses to support forwards like Benjamin Sesko, especially given the inverted nature of other forwards.
Who are the forwards mentioned that require better service from full-backs?
The forwards mentioned are Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo, who need better service from the full-backs to enhance their performance.
