Women's Super League: Eva Olid hits back at Manchester United criticism

Ava Olid has taken over as coach of Manchester United and his priority is to improve the team's well-being and performances. Although there have been defeats in the opening matches, Olid believes that this start does not define their long-term success.

Why it matters

Manchester United's poor start to the season could seriously impact their prospects in the Women's Super League. It may take time to adapt to Ava Olid's new attacking style, but early losses have affected the team's confidence. This type of criticism can become a challenge for the team, which can motivate them to move forward.

Key points

• Women's Super League: Eva Olid criticizes Manchester United.
• Eva Olid said criticism is normal and he is concerned about the well-being of his players on Manchester United's poor start.
• Women's Super League: Eva Olid says Manchester United criticism 'normal' - BBC Sport.

Manchester United coach Eva Olid has said the criticism she has received following her team's poor start in the Women's Super League (WSL) is "normal". Olid taps him on the shoulder and says it's part of his job. He also said that he is concerned about the well-being of his players.

Olid took over as coach this summer when former coach Mark Skinner left the team. His team has faced defeat in the first two matches of the WSL. After a 2–1 defeat against London City Lionesses in the first match, they suffered a 5–0 defeat at home against Chelsea. The 41-year-old Olid, who previously joined Hearts, is attempting to implement a new attacking style of play that emphasizes possession. But his team managed just two shots on target in the first two games and had less than 40% possession, which led to criticism over their performance.

When Olid was asked if she was bothered by the criticism, she said, "Yes and no. It's part of the job. I don't think it affects me. It's a constructive criticism and it's normal. I understand that. The first two performances haven't been good. We're the first to say that we're not satisfied." Olid added that there is another aspect of criticism that she does not understand – "people trying to hurt us, but they won't."

He said that in football the opening performance does not define the ending. “We know the direction we are going in and what we are doing will lead us to success in the long term,” Olid said.

It has been a difficult start for Manchester United and it will be even more challenging this weekend when they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 19 WSL matches and United have not won there since November 2022. United are placed at the bottom of the table without any points and have scored just one goal. "Yeah, football is like life. You have good moments and tough moments. I think all teams go through tough times in the season. This is our start," Olid said.

Olid said his team must maintain the defensive strength it built under Skinner. He has appealed to maintain patience. "They must not forget what they were good at before. At the same time, we have to gradually implement the new style. But it is not possible that we can do everything. The players are very focused and thinking a lot - maybe overthinking - and ultimately they are not doing anything because they are not able to express themselves like I know they can," Olid said.

Arsenal coach Renee Slagers said that Olid had "had very little time" and that he understood the challenge. Slagers said, "As a coach it's a decision you make — are you going to change things right away or are you going to take another approach where, over time, you want to gradually change things?"

Recognizing Olide's challenge, the Sluggers said it's not hard to understand fans' disappointment, but reminded them there was very little time to make this change.

What will happen next

Manchester United need to improve in their next matches, especially when they compete against other Women's Super League clubs. Olied will have to implement his strategy quickly so that the team's performance can improve. If they manage to take charge of the situation quickly, their season outlook could improve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of the match between Manchester United and Arsenal?

The score of any match between Manchester United and Arsenal is not given in this article.

What is Manchester United's position in the Women's Super League?

Manchester United have lost their opening two matches in the Women's Super League.

When is Manchester United's next match?

Manchester United's next match will be against Arsenal this weekend at the Emirates Stadium.

How many goals did Manchester United score in their first two matches?

Manchester United has scored a total of 1 goal in its first two matches.

What was Manchester United's previous position against Arsenal?

Manchester United have not won against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium since November 2022.

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