There is no more chaotic team in the Premier League right now than Manchester United. Fresh from staging a Champions League comeback against Roma, fighting back from 2-0 down to win 3-2, Michael Carrick’s side staged another comeback on Sunday, dramatically drawing 4-4 with Aston Villa having trailed by two goals twice.
It was a performance that showed the strengths and weaknesses of the Old Trafford outfit. In the attack, United dug deep to find the back of the net four times with the likes of Matheus Cunha, Patrick Dorgu and Joshua Zirkzee all making an impact in the final third when their team needed them to.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on November 08, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Defensively, though, Sunday’s match was yet another shambles. Villa scored four times and could have scored more. Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro all contributed to a mess of a performance at the back, but Senne Lammens was possibly the biggest culprit of all.
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Indeed, Lammens was at fault for the opening goal of the match which came from Alysson less than a minute after kick-off. The Belgian goalkeeper might also have done better for the second goal which was scored by Nicolas Jackson after a speculative shot was spilled by Lammens.
Last season, Lammens was a big upgrade for Manchester United in the goalkeeper position. Signed from Royal Antwerp as something of an unknown, the Belgian quickly established himself in the number one position at Old Trafford and earned himself a reputation for being one of the best goalkeepers in the English top flight.
Manchester, United Kingdom – November 3: Senne Lammens of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League 2026/2027 match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford on November 3, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
Recently, though, Lammens has allowed mistakes to creep into his game. The 24-year-old’s shot-stopping has been suspect, as has his handling from set pieces and crosses. Lammens’ performances are spreading nervousness within the Manchester United defensive ranks at the worst possible time.
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Carrick’s future is up in the air after a run of just one win in 10 games in all competitions for United. The club’s ownership and leadership have backed the former midfielder this far, but the reality is that Manchester United enters the November international window in the relegation zone of the Premier League table.
Whether or not a new manager would be able to draw better performances out of a group of players struggling for any sort of consistent form is debatable, but Lammens and a number of other teammates are putting Manchester United in a deeper and deeper hole. The Belgian might not be able to get his team out of it.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
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