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It's really quite simple - 4-2-3-1 (self.reddevils)

sukh_1 が 投稿

...Simple in my head anyways :/

In my opinion this is what is needed. Play two actual holding midfielders, with Pogba in no.10. Yes this may seem obvious, but it hasn't been done yet for some reason. Is Fellaini's defensive heading ability in the box really that important?

This would be my XI:

De Gea,

Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Shaw,

Herrera, Blind,

Pogba,

Mkhi, Ibra, Martial

Of course this is assuming everyone is fit to play. The wingers up top will vary (and Schneiderlin could interchange in the DM role) but the structure is needed. Two players who understand defensive responsibilities while letting the creative players do what they need to do up top.

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[–]Andy19x20 TIMES 6ポイント7ポイント  (4子コメント)

Wow. You've cracked the code. Thank god you did it before it's too late in the season.

[–]sukh_1[S] -3ポイント-2ポイント  (3子コメント)

Thanks. Your comment is Dailymail worthy. You're probably better off there, on your way.

[–]McGrifty 0ポイント1ポイント  (2子コメント)

why are you talking about yourself like that m8

[–]Rolling_TomassiShaw 8ポイント9ポイント  (1子コメント)

Fucking hell lads. This is like primary school playground level banter.

[–]sukh_1[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

I stooped. Just wanted to discuss tactics!

[–]DP112Herrera 2ポイント3ポイント  (2子コメント)

We've been playing 4-2-3-1 for the most part, with Pogba as one of the 2. I doubt we'll move Pogba into the 10 role unless Rooney's dropped

[–]DP112Herrera 1ポイント2ポイント  (1子コメント)

Also I'd rather play Blind in the back, if we're gonna play 2 CDMs as the holding mids, I'd go for Carrick, or just play Morgan and put Herrera next to him

[–]sukh_1[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

Blind is able to spread the play with his passing ability, as well as read danger in and around the box. If he was playing yesterday I feel they wouldn't have had the space where they did to score those goals.

[–]AC5L4T3R 1ポイント2ポイント  (1子コメント)

I love how after a few losses everyone is suddenly more knowledgeable than the manager of Manchester United.

[–]sukh_1[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

It's only an opinion. Shared by many I'm sure

[–]OTownTrillaFoRilla 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

Have you contacted Jose Mourinho? He needs to hear this!

[–]sukh_1[S] -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

Can you do it for me considering it was your bright idea?

[–]decaparicedo 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I like the idea of dropping Rooney, but Pogba isn't a number 10. You'll come up against the same issues of undisciplined play. One of the issues with the 4-3-3 we saw against Feyenoord (first half) was a lack of support for Rashford up top. If we play a number 10, whilst it's a semi-free role, the idea is that there is some support for the strikers. Pogba doesn't play that far forward generally, and will just roam wherever he likes, which often (as we've seen [at least until he gets some experience]) will often be the wrong place.

I would also say that Blind should be in defence. There's clearly some issues with his physicality, but since he's been dropped we've practically lost any build-up of attacks from the back line. See Kolarov versus Bournemouth for an example of the benefits of a centre back with passing ability and time on the ball.

It's a shame Schneiderlin isn't taller, because Mourinho clearly prises height. But also, it should be noted that in your chosen 4-2-3-1 system, Fellaini actually played very well. It was only when we switched to 4-3-3 and he was asked to play that holding role on his own that it became problematic. He's not ideal, obviously, and I wish he wouldn't commit silly fouls all the time, but, his height does actually help the team significantly. If he's not getting on the ball from set pieces, he's dragging defence away from the others that do.

It seems then that the only players who don't benefit from 4-2-3-1 are Pogba and Herrera (because he won't get in the starting line-up). But, it suits Fellaini, it's suits Mkhitaryan (who's not a wide player, despite playing on either side of a striker, and won't operate well in a 4-3-3 as he doesn't play wide enough and isn't the fastest. He should be starting in the number 10 position, replacing Rooney.

Basically, Pogba needs to learn how to play in a two, or forever be associated with the Yaya Toure-type irresponsibility, which would be annoying, given his fee.

I'd go for:

De Gea,

Valencia, Bailly, Blind, Shaw,

Fellaini, Pogba,

Mkhitaryan,

Rashford, Ibra, Martial

Not ideal, but the best option we have at the moment, I think. Dropping Rooney is a must.