The issue with oNana is hes not sweeping - thts wht is supposed to do to make up for his shit keeping.
This is on 10 and his tactics.
As is the dognut.
Not about comparing Slot and ETH!!
Bottom line is ETH has now spent £616m on 13 players he wanted so the argument of it’s not his team is nonsense. Still no improvement in 2 years same old Utd
Ronny should apply for tactic analysis position at United... I believe they would benefit from it highly. Really appreciate your view of the game Ronny, keep it up.
Other managers have consistently proven to be far superior in the tactical department. Ten Hag's inability to match their strategic acumen raises serious concerns about his suitability for the Manchester United job.
1. A lack of flexibility and pragmatism from Ten Hag.
If pushing our full backs incredibly high isn't generating goals, but IS leaving our CMs and CBs constantly vulnerable, then why does ETH persist with it?
It's high risk for very little reward.
2. As discussed, Casemiro isn't a DLP, while also lacking the athleticism to cover all the space left by these tactics.
If this Man Utd team were a machine, Casemiro would be a worn out cog, that's also been fitted into the wrong area. A compounding of problems.
3. For such a high-risk tactic, our attackers are horribly inefficient. If we're not consistently generating high XG chances, then attacking with 6 players is pointless. We're just inviting turn-overs and overloads against our defence.
Also, from an injury perspective, turning every match into a basketball game is both physically and mentally shattering for the players.
4. Too many players forward, too few passing options.
If half of our team are being told to run forward into space - in service of a vertical passing style - then we're also massively limiting passing options in the build up.
I don't believe you can control games with fast, transitional football. Especially not with our attackers, who aren't clinical goal contributors.
In summary, it's early enough in the season for Ten Hag to swallow his pride and pursue a tactical rethink. Combine that with getting his best team on the pitch, and I think we'll see big improvements.
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This is on 10 and his tactics.
As is the dognut.
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Not about comparing Slot and ETH!!
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Great discussion guys.... Plain basics n no over the top analysis. Luv joe n Jay..
For me it's a horrible cocktail of problems:
1. A lack of flexibility and pragmatism from Ten Hag.
If pushing our full backs incredibly high isn't generating goals, but IS leaving our CMs and CBs constantly vulnerable, then why does ETH persist with it?
It's high risk for very little reward.
2. As discussed, Casemiro isn't a DLP, while also lacking the athleticism to cover all the space left by these tactics.
If this Man Utd team were a machine, Casemiro would be a worn out cog, that's also been fitted into the wrong area. A compounding of problems.
3. For such a high-risk tactic, our attackers are horribly inefficient. If we're not consistently generating high XG chances, then attacking with 6 players is pointless. We're just inviting turn-overs and overloads against our defence.
Also, from an injury perspective, turning every match into a basketball game is both physically and mentally shattering for the players.
4. Too many players forward, too few passing options.
If half of our team are being told to run forward into space - in service of a vertical passing style - then we're also massively limiting passing options in the build up.
I don't believe you can control games with fast, transitional football. Especially not with our attackers, who aren't clinical goal contributors.
In summary, it's early enough in the season for Ten Hag to swallow his pride and pursue a tactical rethink. Combine that with getting his best team on the pitch, and I think we'll see big improvements.
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