Eva Olid says Manchester United criticism is 'normal'

Manchester United manager Eva Olid has described the criticism following her team's difficult start to the Women's Super League campaign as "normal." The Spanish coach, who took over this summer, has faced a challenging beginning, with United suffering defeats in both of their opening two league matches against London City Lionesses and Chelsea.

Olid is currently overseeing a tactical shift, aiming to implement a possession-heavy attacking style. However, the team has struggled to find their rhythm, managing only two shots on target across their first two fixtures. Despite the pressure from fans and media, Olid remains focused on the long-term process.

Criticism is part of the job. I don't think it affects me. It is constructive criticism and that is normal. I understand that. People that understand football know that the beginning and how you start does not define how you end the season. Eva Olid

The manager acknowledged that the team is not performing at its best and admitted that the players might be overthinking as they attempt to balance her new tactical requirements with the defensive solidity established under previous management. She emphasized that her main priority remains the well-being and confidence of her squad.

United now faces an uphill battle as they prepare to travel to the Emirates Stadium to face an unbeaten Arsenal side this Saturday. With the team currently sitting at the bottom of the table, Olid maintains that these early struggles are a necessary part of the team's growth and eventual improvement.