‘Get Scott McTominay in the team, he scores goals’, has been the cry after his match winning brace against Brentford.
The midfielder backed this up with a deadlock-breaking strike to put Manchester United 1-0 up away at Sheffield United.
He was then unfortunate to give away a penalty for handball. With the rules as they are, that can happen to anybody.
The real problem with Scott mcTominays s performance was a real lack of anything else apart from his goal.
Scott McTominay numbers v Sheffield United
Scott McTominay was one half of the derided ‘McFred’ midfield which frustrated many Manchester United fans. Neither he or Fred were bad players, but together, supporters felt they did not offer enough.
McTominay has had some poor games this season too along with the good, and this match was typical of the enigma he is posing for Erik ten Hag.
The Scotland international is contributing by scoring goals, but he is not offering enough to the team as a midfielder
Against Sheffield United, prior to his 63rd minute substitution, McTominay completed only eight passes. He had only 18 touches in total.
This is not the type of control Erik ten Hag looks for from his Manchester United midfielders.
Let’s compare this to his replacement Christian Eriksen, who completed 24 passes in 27 minutes and had 31 touches in total.
Of course, Eriksen did not score – and this is the conundrum. McTominay brings goals – but what else?
Against Sheffield United, prior to his 63rd minute substitution, McTominay completed only eight passes. He had only 18 touches in total.
This is not the type of control Erik ten Hag looks for from his Manchester United midfielders.
Let’s compare this to his replacement Christian Eriksen, who completed 24 passes in 27 minutes and had 31 touches in total.
Of course, Eriksen did not score – and this is the conundrum. McTominay brings goals – but what else?
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