Jason Wilcox’s mistakes at Man United go beyond transfers, here’s why it’s embarrassing – opinion

Marwan Harraz argues that Manchester United Director of Football Jason Wilcox shares major responsibility for the club's poor start to the season under manager Michael Carrick. Rather than sacking Carrick, the writer claims Wilcox failed to provide the manager with the necessary tactical coaching staff and structural support, while also presiding over a mediocre transfer window.

According to the opinion piece, Carrick's shift toward high-pressing and possession football has backfired due to existing tactical flaws out of possession and stale attacking patterns. Harraz contends that Wilcox and Omar Berrada should have foreseen these shortcomings and acted to assist the coaching setup instead of repeatedly allowing managers to take full blame.