He has further even told Ole that finishing fifth in the table is the most close United can get to winning the title this season – and is the most realistic outlook one can give at the moment. But why is this so?
Manchester United have not had the best start to the 2019-20 season and are 6 points away from the one at the top four.
“He desperately needs help,” Hargreaves told BT Sport. “If you think, [Ander] Herrera left, [Marouane] Fellaini left, in midfield, they are really light.
“Then [Romelu] Lukaku leaves, [Alexis] Sanchez leaves, they don’t have any help up top.
“[Marcus] Rashford then gets injured, [Paul] Pogba hasn’t played. [Scott] McTominay, one of their best players this season, hasn’t played.
“The recruitment wasn’t there to back Ole up and then injuries to key players. To be fifth with this squad, I think right now is as good as it can possibly get.
“There are only four points separating fifth and 14th. I don’t think it’s going to move up, it’s more likely to go down and that’s the big worry.”
The latest report coming out of United is that they are hoping for a transfer for Islam Slimani which if true, is truly worrying for their top 4 hopes.
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