MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 27: Marcel Sabitzer of Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on August 27, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
In January, the club made significant moves by acquiring three players on loan: Jack Butland, Wout Weghorst, and Marcel Sabitzer. These loaned players played a crucial role in Manchester United’s successful campaign, which saw them lift the Carabao Cup after defeating Newcastle United.
However, after the season concluded, Manchester United made a decision that might just prove to be a costly mistake – they let Marcel Sabitzer go back to Bayern Munich instead of securing his permanent signature.
During his loan spell at Manchester United, Marcel Sabitzer significantly impacted the team. Despite joining the club in January and dealing with injuries along the way, Sabitzer appeared in 18 matches and contributed three goals and one assist for the English club. One of the standout moments was during the Carabao Cup semi-final against Brighton, where Sabitzer scored a penalty kick, helping Manchester United advance to the final, which they eventually won, securing the trophy. In the Europa League match against Sevilla, Sabitzer scored two goals, helping the team secure a 2-2 draw.
Despite Sabitzer’s impressive performances and contribution to the team’s success, Manchester United chose not to sign him permanently. Bayern Munich had set an asking price of £22 million for the Austrian midfielder, but Manchester United decided against making the payment and let him return to his parent club. This decision was a major oversight for Manchester United, as Sabitzer’s skillset and playing style would have been invaluable for the team.
One significant reason why Marcel Sabitzer’s permanent signing would have been crucial for Manchester United is to address the defensive shortcomings of Christian Eriksen. While Eriksen is undeniably talented with the ball, his defensive abilities, such as tracking back and helping the keeper, are lacking. This deficiency in his game often left Manchester United vulnerable on the defensive end. On the other hand, Sabitzer’s versatility and defensive work rate would have provided the necessary support to shore up the midfield and protect the backline during matches.
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