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They’re just a defensive team! Michael Owen takes swipe at Man Utd
MICHAEL OWEN believes Manchester United are essentially a ‘defensive team’.
Louis van Gaal (right) in glum mood after Manchester United's draw to PSV
Louis van Gaal’s side were frustrated as they were held to a goalless draw at home to PSV Eindhoven tonight in their Champions League group game.
The result means United must beat Wolfsburg in a fortnight in order to ensure they qualify for the last 16 of the competition.
But Owen is staggered by the tactics adopted by United home and abroad this term.
“Manchester United set up to be a defensive team. They are set up not to concede,” Owen told BT Sport.
“They should be having full-backs that contribute going forward.
Michael Owen thinks Louis van Gaal has set up United as a defensive side
“None of the two midfielders contribute anything going forward.
“The full-backs contribute nothing. They are a defending team with few attackers with no help from elsewhere.”