Manchester United Struggles: Defensive Players Score More as Attackers Underperform

Manchester United's lackluster attack performance linked to injuries, inconsistent play of midfield, and struggle to adapt to manager Erik ten Hag's ambitious transition strategy.

Manchester United’s defensive players, notably Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, have been the main goal-scorers this season, highlighting the underperformance of the club's attackers.
Manager Erik ten Hag's transition strategy seems to be struggling due to the inconsistent play of the midfield and a slew of injuries affecting key players in the team, including Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez.
United's loss of their compactness and pressing style of play expected of Ten Hag's transition strategy is also attributed to injuries, leading to long goal kicks by Andre Onana instead of building out from the back.
Despite acquiring new players like Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount to boost attacking capabilities, their output has been underwhelming, contributing to the team's struggle on the offensive front.
United's current predicament, with only 11 goals in their first 9 Premier League games of the season, has been exacerbated by internal conflicts involving players such as Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho.