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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by patwilly(m): 2:59pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


MUTV
Ok have to subscribe, wouldn't I? And I tried the other day they weren't accepting my ATM card. Pls give a free link. Thanks
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:01pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


To clarify.

It doesn’t matter the formation between a 4231 and 433. In-play, both function similarly. There’s usually a defensive midfielder, and two midfielders playing upfront.

As the match progresses, based on abilities and coaching instructions, players may switch occasionally.

That’s how Fred played alongside Casemiro and Lucas Paqueta in the Copa America. Fred and Paqueta move upfront, while Casemiro holds sway in defense.

At United, it’s supposed to be same, but Fred can’t venture far from his position into his preferred area because it exposes McTom, and inadvertently the defence, and vice versa.

This is what really caused the talk of Fred playing as a CM or DM, and subsequently, dragging of a fellow comrade grin

This was why the Bruno, Pogba, Matic midfield worked till Olé ran them into the ground lmao

So it really doesn’t matter how the formation looks on paper, 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. The midfielders end up doing basically the same job on the pitch.
With your definition of worked, can we say the same of mcfred? Are they being ran to the ground the way you claim the other midfield was? Abi is it not the same mcfred that was an integral part of the team that took second and got to the final of the europa league?
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 3:05pm On Jul 24, 2021
Nice Move, nice Goal.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:05pm On Jul 24, 2021
J.Lingz Ballon D’or Candidate smiley
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:06pm On Jul 24, 2021
patwilly:

Ok have to subscribe, wouldn't I? And I tried the other day they weren't accepting my ATM card. Pls give a free link. Thanks

Modified the initial post. hesgoal dot com
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:06pm On Jul 24, 2021
Who gave that ball to Pellestri?
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by adebayo201: 3:08pm On Jul 24, 2021
eph12:
Who gave that ball to Pellestri?

Greenwood??
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:08pm On Jul 24, 2021
handelex:
It matters really cos if it didn't, coaches won't mind. That double pivot is of utmost importance in shielding the defense[here McFred excels] and providing options for ball progression[here McFred is average] hence the need for Pogba.

It's true that players may switch occasionally and advance up the pitch like in the case of Fred with Brazil but Tominay ain't no DM talk more of being a Casimeiro.

That's why I still maintain that even if we get a proper DM Ole will still be using 4-2-3-1 and we'll get to see the very best of Fred as a proper box to box.

United is playing right now with 4-2-3-1.

Please watch the match. Notice how Matic is the one sitting, while Lingard and Perriera advance?

It doesn’t have to be a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, the root philosophy remains same. One sitter, Two attackers.

Charlie Austin don score smh
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 3:08pm On Jul 24, 2021
QPR score.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:11pm On Jul 24, 2021
adebayo201:


Greenwood??
Sure? I would recognize Greenwood na
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 3:16pm On Jul 24, 2021
eph12:

Sure? I would recognize Greenwood na

It was Greenwood.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:18pm On Jul 24, 2021
afrodoc2:


It was Greenwood.
Yeah checked the line up. Thanks
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by TheLequte: 3:19pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


@1st emboldened.

This is Pogba in summary. However, the France goof was noticed because no one could cover as usual, not even Kante, and it led to a goal.

In other instances, either someone always covers or it doesn’t lead to a goal. While he still remains a real threat to the opponent.

If the Swiss lost that counter-attack, no one will make mention of Pogba losing the ball. Rather, he’ll be hailed as the man that downed Switzerland or whatever praise the media finds for him, with highlights of exquisite passes and all that stuff.

You see the difference?

@2nd emboldened.

Technically, yeah.

When purchasing a tool, it’s important you know how to use it. United did but forgot to read the manual, then blame the tool for not working well lmao

If Kante and Matuidi aren’t enough to cover for Pogba, no one will ever be enough.

Furthermore, the onus must not be on Pogba’s teammates to cover for him, they shouldn’t be tasked on anticipating the next time he’ll lose the ball in a dangerous position, Pogba himself should not make those types of mistakes.

That’s the best way to address the problem, not the other way around.

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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 3:20pm On Jul 24, 2021
James get serious brain problem.

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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:21pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


United is playing right now with 4-2-3-1.

Please watch the match. Notice how Matic is the one sitting, while Lingard and Perriera advance?

It doesn’t have to be a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, the root philosophy remains same. One sitter, Two attackers.

Charlie Austin don score smh
Because he's a proper DM whereas Fred, Tominay or Pogba isn't.

I get your root philosophy but we don't have the proper personell in McFred to execute it hence the reason for there conservative roles.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:29pm On Jul 24, 2021
Varane has rejected a contract renewal offer at Real Madrid, the club knows that he will NOT renew. - Jose Felix Díaz
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:30pm On Jul 24, 2021
TheLequte:


If Kante and Matuidi aren’t enough to cover for Pogba, no one will ever be enough.

Furthermore, the onus must not be on Pogba’s teammates to cover for him, they shouldn’t be tasked on anticipating the next time he’ll lose the ball in a dangerous position, Pogba himself should not make those types of mistakes.

That’s the best way to address the problem, not the other way around.

@1st
Rabiot in Euros. Matuidi did a better job at the World Cup and Euro 16.

@2nd
That’s their job lmao. DMs break down counter-attacks. B2Bs contribute to defence and attack.

@3rd
Agreed. Keeping things simple would greatly help his ball possession, but he’s 28. Won’t change.

@4th
How’s everyone overlooking the fact that United just signed a proper right winger after 8 years?
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:30pm On Jul 24, 2021
I'm not sure these matches will show us something new. I'm struggling to see what the team has been working on

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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by TheLequte: 3:30pm On Jul 24, 2021
Brandon Williams’ days at United are numbered.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:31pm On Jul 24, 2021
afrodoc2:
James get serious brain problem.

Someone finally said it lmao

I been no wan mention am grin
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:31pm On Jul 24, 2021
Simon Stone: However, if, as appears likely, Raphael Varane arrives from Real Madrid and the Paul Pogba situation can be resolved satisfactorily - if he leaves a top-class midfield signing is essential - then, at the very least, United must compete for the PL
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:32pm On Jul 24, 2021
handelex:
Because he's a proper DM whereas Fred, Tominay or Pogba isn't.

I get your root philosophy but we don't have the proper personell in McFred to execute it hence the reason for there conservative roles.

Exactly! This is what I’ve been saying since!
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by TheLequte: 3:32pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


@1st
Rabiot in Euros. Matuidi did a better job at the World Cup and Euro 16.

@2nd
That’s their job lmao. DMs break down counter-attacks. B2Bs contribute to defence and attack.

@3rd
Agreed. Keeping things simple would greatly help his ball possession, but he’s 28. Won’t change.

@4th
How’s everyone overlooking the fact that United just signed a proper right winger after 8 years?

Read the full sentence of @2nd bolded to get the main point.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by adebayo201: 3:33pm On Jul 24, 2021
The two flanks are not working. Even Lingard playing the number 10 is depriving Greenwood some services there.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Mrviktor(m): 3:34pm On Jul 24, 2021
KingAlabi:


Andreas who?
Herera
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:36pm On Jul 24, 2021
handelex:
Simon Stone: However, if, as appears likely, Raphael Varane arrives from Real Madrid and the Paul Pogba situation can be resolved satisfactorily - if he leaves a top-class midfield signing is essential - then, at the very least, United must compete for the PL

As you mentioned earlier, maybe United getting a proper DM might make Fred more capable.

Fingers crossed.
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 3:37pm On Jul 24, 2021
TheLequte:


Read the full sentence of @2nd bolded to get the main point.

But it’s still their job: To anticipate counter-attacks.

How do counter-attacks happen?
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Mrviktor(m): 3:39pm On Jul 24, 2021
Lol

Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 3:39pm On Jul 24, 2021
Looking like a waste of time already
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Mrviktor(m): 3:43pm On Jul 24, 2021
James too dey hurry
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by TheLequte: 3:48pm On Jul 24, 2021
GloryIsaac:


But it’s still their job: To anticipate counter-attacks.

How do counter-attacks happen?

That was not a counter attack, France were barely in their opponent’s half.

How can you anticipate when your teammate will needlessly lose the ball in a dangerous position in his own halt?

How do you adjust and transition from attacking to defensive positions in that split moment?

The onus is not on Pogba’s teammates to defend that kind of ball, the responsibility is on Pogba not to lose the ball needlessly in a dangerous position.

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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 3:48pm On Jul 24, 2021
James should be loaned out or sold. Andreas shouldn't be regarded as United Player anymore. He should be sold this Window.

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