Erik ten Hag is unlikely to give Manchester United fans what they want

One point which was raised time and time again during the post-match analysis of Manchester United's latest collapse was the worrying correlation of goals scored to points amassed.

Just in the Champions League, the Reds have scored three in Munich, three in Copenhagen, two at home to Galatasaray and three away yet still Erik ten Hag's team sit rooted to the bottom of Group A. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see where the problems lie.

Wednesday night saw Andre Onana bear the brunt of the responsibility. The Cameroon shot stopper was at least at fault for two of the home side's goals, if not three.

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But as Erik ten Hag explained in his post-match press conference, the team wins and loses as one. Following this principle, you have to wonder why the current back line in front of Onana has not received deeper scrutiny.

With United shipping goals at an alarming rate in big matches, many supporters are calling for Raphael Varane to be in the side. The Champions League winner was an integral member of a Reds' defence which last season was applauded for its strength.

However in recent matches the Frenchman has found it impossible to take the spot of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof or Jonny Evans. And those clamouring for his return though are likely to be disappointed, at least for now.

Ten Hag has mentioned on several occasions he does not feel he can play Maguire and Varane together at the heart of defence. Like it or not, the former Leicester City man is the Reds' strongest performer at the back just now.

Secondly, it appears some trust may have been lost between Varane and Ten Hag. The 30-year-old's time at