Yorke urges Man United players to take responsibility for the loss
Yorke believes Man United players need to ‘stand up’
Dwight Yorke has asked the midfield duo of Fred and Scott McTominay to “stand up” and “earn their money” during the next few weeks.
In addition, summer signing Casemiro was sent off during the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The Brazilian is set to miss the next three games due to suspension.
The former Red Devil has urged Fred and McTominay to grab the opportunity when “their moment” arrives and fulfill the role that Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag “needs” them to.
What does Yorke demand of the players?
While talking to Ladbrokes, Dwight Yorke said “It’s harsh on his [Casemiro’s] teammates, because we all know what he brings to the table, and they’re a much better side with him involved.”
“It’ll be a massive loss for them, but this is where the top teams are tested; you need players to come in and do the job while he’s out.
“For the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred, their job right now is simple: they’ve got to stand up now, and earn their money. You’ve got to come in when the team needs you.
“Erik ten Hag needs to pull those players aside and just stress how much he needs them in Casemiro’s absence. That’s where you get team unity when the boys sitting on the bench can come in and do a job. Help the team.
“These fringe players have to stand up… it’s why you have such big squads. You can’t rely on one player all season. There has to be depth in quality, otherwise, what are you getting paid for?
“I hope the players recognize that, and I hope Ten Hag can trust his players. This is their moment. He needs them now.”
Yorke on Casemiro
Yorke even asked the Man United to not make a big deal out of the Brazilian missing the next three matches.
The former Red Devil continued: “Yes, he’s been instrumental for the team, but there was so much made of the fact he’d miss the game, but the team as a whole was on such a great run at the time, they should have focused on that as a positive heading into the match.
“So much is made around the alternative options not that Casemiro has been banned again, but I think back to my time at United and it didn’t matter if one of our superstars was out; there were top-quality players ready and waiting on the bench to come in and do a job.
“People go on about Casemiro and how important he’s been, but Roy Keane didn’t play every game in a season, did he? And we had enough depth to not have to worry if he was unavailable; it didn’t become a huge talking point.
“The more you make a thing of it, the more of a burden you’re putting on your team. He’s a massive player and he’ll be hugely missed, of course. But you’ve got to get on with it.”
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