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“The players have been…”: Eva Olid pinpoints what has gone wrong with Man United Women so far

Manchester United Women boss Eva Olid has tried to identity what has gone wrong her team so far this season.

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
“The players have been…”: Eva Olid pinpoints what has gone wrong with Man United Women so far
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United Women manager Eva Olid urged her players to be themselves ahead of facing Arsenal.
  • The team suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat against Chelsea last weekend.
  • Olid believes her players have been overthinking and trying to do too much on the pitch.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United Women manager Eva Olid has urged her players to express themselves ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal. Following a heavy 0-5 defeat to Chelsea last weekend, Olid revealed she has instructed her squad to stop overthinking and return to the style of play they excelled at last season.

The Catalan coach acknowledged the team has struggled during their first two matches of the season while trying to implement a new tactical style. Addressing external media pressure, the former Heart of Midlothian manager defended her project, stating that constructive criticism is normal but people are expecting too much, too soon.

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