“Man Utd will be looking to bring in some leaders” - Chadwick

Luke Chadwick

is specifically worried about

Victor Lindelof

, while he also insisted that

’s slow start in every game this season is concerning.

United might not have been affected in some clashes such as their three late goals in the 3-2 victory over

and beating

in a thumping 3-1 game.

However, it has cost them a draw against

, with the former Red Devils midfielder pointing out that Lindelof should play stronger on the opening goal, even if it comes to a possible foul.

When quizzed whether the manager or the players are to blame for the slow starts, Chadwick called on the squad to level up their game and suggested more additions like Bruno Fernandes are required at Old Trafford.

“

It’s hard to blame the manager for that. Once you cross the white line onto the pitch it’s hard for him to control what happens,

” Chadwick said.

“

It is strange how often that has happened, that there have been so many slow starts made throughout the whole season. It certainly cost them dearly yesterday – once the early goal was scored, West Brom sat so deep and made it so hard for United to break them down.

“It was a hugely disappointing result considering what happened with Manchester City and Leicester winning at the weekend. The title dream is more or less over now and it’s something that needs addressing.

“I don’t know how much work you can do on training on the slow starts, it does seem to be a mentality thing. It seems like the team has to concede a goal because they can really get going in a game.”

He also commented on Lindelof’s defending: “

I think as a centre half, you need to be stronger in that situation. The lad up front for West Brom was a real handful all game, but I’m pretty sure it did look like a foul, his hand was in Lindelof’s face.

“It’s one of those where United have been guilty most of the season of being slow to get out, they were so deep from the cross. If Lindelof and Maguire can push up a little bit as soon as the ball moves back it makes it so much harder for West Brom to score a goal. The back four do seem to be a bit static when the ball moves into those tight areas.

“I’m sure Man United will have recognised that they lack that character a little bit. Obviously Bruno Fernandes is a huge part of that, gets the team going, gets them out of a hole. He wasn’t having the best game yesterday but his incredible finish got the team level.

I think Maguire is sort of taking more of a leadership role, both on and off the pitch. He spoke really honestly after the game, and took a lot of responsibility on the ball yesterday. West Brom were dropping really deep and it was him taking the game to West Brom at times, coming forward with the ball.

“Cavani is obviously a leader, a character, but it’s probably hard that he doesn’t speak much English. They’ve got a talented bunch of young players yet to hit their full potential and I think having more leaders and more experienced players in the squad will help bring those younger players forward.

“I think they’ll be looking to bring in some leaders, people who have that big character to help that group and stop that problem with starting games so slowly. I’m not sure one player can do that but it’s something that needs to change quickly. They’ve got away with it at times this season, but a draw at West Brom’s not going to be enough to put them in a position to win league championships.”

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