Youri Tielemans struggles defensively in Manchester United's season start

Youri Tielemans has had a challenging start to his tenure at Manchester United, following his arrival at Old Trafford as a 29-year-old. In five appearances this season, his performance has raised concerns about his defensive capabilities, despite solid defensive statistics for the team overall. Incidents in matches against Hull City and Everton highlighted his struggles to effectively mark opponents and disrupt transitions, contributing to pressing goals. United's defense ranks sixth in expected goals against but has faced difficulties, including bad luck and mistakes. The team aims to address these structural issues as they move forward in the season.

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