After the "Double Red Club" between Manchester United and Liverpool ended in a 0-3 loss, the performance of Manchester United's midfield became the center of discussion among fans and experts. Especially the new recruit Ugarte, as the team's future important attraction in the midfield, his performance naturally attracted much attention. Red Devils celebrity Scholes also expressed his views after the match, analyzing Ugarte's ability and prospects in depth and expressing certain concerns.
Scholes began by recognizing Ugarte's potential in the midfield position, believing that he is capable of fulfilling that role. However, he also pointed out Ugarte's young and transfer-experienced background, which increased his uncertainty to some extent. Scholes is concerned about the young player's ability to maintain consistency and continue to improve when faced with the high intensity and fast-paced games of the Premier League.
Nonetheless, Scholes recognized Ugarte's strengths in positional sense and self-discipline. He believes that Ugarte will not be out of position as often as some of the current players, but will be able to better control the pace of the game and keep the team formation stable. This kind of self-discipline and stability is exactly what United's midfield desperately needs at the moment.
At the same time, Scholes is conscious of the fact that Ugarte is not an all-round player. He pointed out that Ugarte may not be the best organizer, nor will he possess outstanding passing vision and precision like Kroos. This means Ugarte will need to use his strengths in other areas to make up for his shortcomings in organizing the attack.
For United boss Ten Hahn, it is clear that he has realized the importance of discipline in the midfield and is banking on Ugarte to be a key player in that department. However, Scholes' concerns are not without merit. With Casemiro's mediocre form and lack of fitness, as well as Menu's limited athleticism, Ugarte will need to take on more responsibility and pressure. He has to be a player who can lift the team, which is undoubtedly a daunting task.
