The most disappointing rookies in the Premier League 2023/24: MU "dominates"

 # 1: MASON MOUNT (MU)

This versatile player is facing a lot of criticism from experts and fans. Most recently, former MU striker Louis Saha spoke harshly about Mount's performance since playing for the Red Devils of Manchester.

“I think Mount could be a lot better, but I would say the fee is too high. I'd say, based on what we've seen, Mount hasn't been effective and I see Casemiro playing more offensively than Mount. That's the truth. We have no longer witnessed Mount's creativity since he played for MU," Saha commented after Mount's "disappearance" in the match against Brentford.

Perhaps the injury that Mount suffered at the beginning of this season has caused many difficulties, making it possible for him to take a while longer to catch up to speed and adapt to the new style of play and teammates at MU.

#2: KAI HAVERTZ (ARSENAL)

Mikel Arteta was once warned that Havertz is very talented but also very difficult to use. But the Spanish military leader did not listen and was still determined to buy the versatile German player. And, after Arteta's first four matches at The Gunners this season, Havertz is no longer in the starting lineup of the London Gunners.

Worse still, some Arsenal fans feel that the former Chelsea man's arrival has damaged Emile Smith Rowe, who is still being marginalized under Arteta. There have been calls for the England international to replace the German rookie in recent rounds. And, Arteta could not ignore it, no matter how much he liked Havertz.

The goal against Bournemouth seemed to give Havertz a much-needed boost, Gabriel Martinelli's crucial assist to score the winning goal against Man City had the same impact. Hopefully these are the ideal pushes for Havertz to shine after this international break.

#3: ANDRE ONANA (MU)

Replacing David de Gea is always a challenge for MU, even if the Cameroonian goalkeeper had shaky moments last season. In the context of the injury crisis in the defense, rookie Andre Onana's mistakes were even more heavily criticized.

Some people believe that in the pre-season match against Lens, when Florian Sotoca lobbed the ball over Onana's head from the center circle, coach Erik ten Hag should have been more thoughtful and considerate in choosing the Spanish goalkeeper in the match. starting lineup.

And the frequency of Onana's consecutive mistakes as well as the number of goals that MU has received since the beginning of the season have proven how big a mistake Ten Hag made by pushing De Gea away at all costs.

#4: RAUL JIMENEZ (FULHAM)

Fulham know what they will get from Raul Jimenez. However, the Mexican striker has declined miserably since suffering a horrific injury (skull fracture - PV) at the end of 2020. He has only scored 9 goals in 56 appearances since re-entering the field.

However, coach Marco Silva still saw something in this striker and decided to buy Jimenez. Then, with the club's top scorer last season, Aleksandar Mitrovic, moving to Al-Hilal, Jimenez took on the responsibility of leading Fulham's attack. However, after more than 500 minutes playing for Fulham in the 2023/24 Premier League, Jimenez is still struggling to find his first goal in the new club's colors.

#5: MARK FLEKKEN (BRENTFORD)

Before David Raya left for Arsenal, Brentford tried to sign Mark Flekken, a goalkeeper who had impressed at Freiburg, helping them qualify for the European Cup. However, the goalkeeper failed to make the same impact at the West London club.

With last season's top scorer Ivan Toney being suspended for a long time, it is likely that the Bees are under more pressure at home. But keeping only one clean sheet and often having shaky moments in each round is the main reason why the Dutch goalkeeper has been criticized a lot since the beginning of the season.

Flekken missed the trip to Old Trafford due to illness, but reserve goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha helped Brentford get close to victory before MU scored two late goals. Surely coach Thomas Frank will have to consider a lot about who to use for the next matches, instead of Flekken being the only option like at the beginning of the season.

#6: TOM DAVIES (SHEFFIELD UNITED)

Sheffield United's current lowly position has increased the focus on their new signings. And the fact that Davies, who hoped to shine after leaving Everton, has not yet started a match for his new team, has attracted even more attention from fans.

The 25-year-old player only played less than 90 minutes in three substitute appearances this season. During that time, Sheffield United conceded five goals and failed to score any. Now, this defensive midfielder is sidelined due to injury and may take some time to regain his strength, shape, and form when he returns to the field.

#7: YOURI TIELEMANS (ASTON VILLA)

The Belgian player declined without stopping. No one recognizes the Tielemans who made many Premier League giants line up for his signature at Leicester in the past. When joining coach Unai Emery's Aston Villa, many people thought that this was the ideal landing spot for this 26-year-old midfielder.

However, the lack of compatibility with the Spanish military leader's tactical plan is one of the reasons why Tielemans disappeared from the beginning of the season. He likes to play with 3 midfielders, while Emery likes to play with 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 systems where Tielemans is positioned lowest. This bias caused the Belgian midfielder to leave no mark on his new team.