Starting every game should be a lauded honour, but Walter Westhorst is being criticised for being in United's starting XI every game. The Dutch senior joined the Reds on loan from Burnley in the January winter transfer window, but has scored just two goals in 18 consecutive starts. Although his diligence and enthusiasm have been praised by fans, not scoring as a central striker will definitely be criticized, if you don't believe it, you can ask the English center Husky that year.
In United's 3-1 FA Cup win over Fulham last weekend, Marcus Rashford looked up after receiving the ball on the left in the first half and saw that it was Westhorst in the middle and seemed reluctant to pass the ball. In the end he had to pass, the handling of the "nest" was disappointing, his stop was good, but the left-footed shot after cutting inside was weak, comparable to a return pass.
"Westhorst's shot is worse than Mitrovic's self-control." The British "Manchester Evening News" mocked that Mi Shen was afraid of a long suspension because he was dissatisfied with the penalty and pushed the referee. Although Manchester United boss Ten Hag defended the love general, saying he will score more goals in the future. But the reality is cruel, the Dutch striker's shooting skills have been muted in English football more than once, and after joining Burnley for £12 million in January last year, he also scored only two goals, resulting in the relegation of the Wine Army.
In the game, Westhorst also contributed, such as he can make the ball for his teammates and can press opponents. However, to play for a giant like Manchester United, you must have fighting spirit, but only fighting spirit is not enough, and the level must match. Westhorst may be able to play as a backup centre-forward, but lacks the strength to be an absolute workhorse.
The British "Sun" believes that the 197cm tall Westhorst may be difficult to buy out, unless Manchester United can successfully clean Anthony Martial, then the introduction of the Netherlands international as a substitute has a certain meaning, if the polo king stays, there will be no room for survival.
However, Westhorst remains pleased with his performance at Manchester United, having lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium for the first time in his career. "The game against Newcastle United at Wembley was a fantastic experience, the atmosphere was great and very special." "We want to win trophies, we just achieved that goal, to show people that we can do it again, and everyone is hungry for more accolades, including all of us," Westhorst said.
Westhorst insists he must be doing well before Ten Hag starts 18 consecutive games. "Having started so many games shows that the coach has placed in me and that I have done a good job for the team." He said, "When I came to Manchester United, that was the goal, to contribute and help the club win trophies. Now that we've got one, as well as two cups, the Europa League and the FA Cup, we also want to finish as high as possible in the Premier League table and finish in the top four in the Champions League. I'm part of it, part of the success, and that's a good thing."
The main reason for Verhorst's starting on the pitch is that the 27-year-old French demon king Anthony Martial has suffered a long-term injury, and if the polo king recovers after the international break, the 30-year-old Dutch high school striker may retire from the main squad. However, it also has an advantage over Martial, that is, the 18-shot crazy pressing has not decreased physically, and the horse factory director may have withdrawn from the race after 18 minutes with an injury.