Paul Scholes, a legendary midfielder for Manchester United, has voiced doubts about whether new goalkeeper Senne Lammens is the long-term solution for the club’s future success. Despite the Red Devils returning to the Champions League this season under manager Michael Carrick, Scholes believes the team still has a long way to go before challenging for the Premier League title. Carrick’s side has struggled in the league so far, winning only one of their first four games and losing to teams like Hull City and Manchester City, as well as drawing with Everton. While new signings like Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have joined the squad, key players such as Carlos Baleba remain sidelined due to injury. Manchester United has made several changes to their squad in recent years, bringing in a new front three of Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Matheus Cunha last season and overhauling the midfield this summer. Scholes believes the club’s focus will now shift to improving the defense, which he thinks will be addressed in the coming season. He does not think the team can achieve significant success before then. Lammens, who joined the club last year and has quickly become the first-choice goalkeeper, is not seen by Scholes as the definitive long-term answer in goal. Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football, Scholes said, “I think they're doing it in sections, that's what it looks like. They sorted the forwards out last year and the forwards look alight. They still probably need a top class centre-forward. I'm not sure how much confidence they have in Sesko, although I think he has got better. It looks like they did the midfield this year and it feels like the defence will probably come next year.” Scholes emphasized that a strong defense, starting with a top-class goalkeeper, is essential for success in the Premier League. He pointed to successful teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal, as well as past Manchester United squads with goalkeepers like Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar, as examples of how a strong backline and goalkeeper are crucial. Scholes also expressed concerns about the left-back position, with Luke Shaw already injured. The club had expected to sign another left-back this summer but did not, leaving Patrick Dorgu as the backup to Shaw. Scholes questioned whether Dorgu is ready for the role. “They obviously thought with the Luke Shaw situation at left-back, that Dorgu would be okay,” he said. “Well I don't know if he is going to be okay there.” His comments highlight the ongoing challenges Manchester United faces in building a fully competitive squad across all positions.