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Tactical masterclass?

The shape, approach and team selection were bang on today.

Mata, Pogba and Herrera had very specific roles which they executed well, and the shadowing, exploitation of space, and defensive structure worked an absolute treat.

Herrera was magnificent again, as was Smalling, who again confirmed for us that he has to start alongside Lindelof when they are both fit.

But how easy has Sarri made it to play against Chelsea?

Teams have weeks to prepare against them because they're just so predictable. Shut down Jorginho, double up on Hazard, exploit the space behind Kante, and exploit their weakness down their left hand side.

posted on 18/2/19

comment by Giggs#11 (U19135)
posted 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
I’m still not sure on Herrera, I still feel he blows hot and cold too much. He was brilliant tonight though

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Good grief.

comment by Benched (U7195)

posted on 18/2/19

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Giggs#11 (U19135)
posted 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
I’m still not sure on Herrera, I still feel he blows hot and cold too much. He was brilliant tonight though

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Good grief.

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That Roy Keane was overrated too. Sure he'll give you a 10 against Juve, a 9 against Arsenal but I remember him in a game against Middlesborough where other players shone brighter.....

posted on 18/2/19

Herrera does blow hot and cold, and I think is lacking in the technical attributes we need to become a really top team. However, he’s definitely one for the big matches, he’s probably been our most reliable player in that regard since he’s been at the club.

comment by Beeb (U1841)

posted on 18/2/19

comment by Manc Python (U17527)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Beeb (U1841)
posted 1 minute ago
Yes, he should come. He'd be taught how to use his raw talent properly, via a serious upgrade in the level of coaching he'd receive at Carrington. He's as good as anyone we've currently got in the U-23s.
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Should think so considering he is 26
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Is He? Jesus, he looks so much younger. Thought he was around twenty! My apologies.

In my defence, it's my first Senior Moment of the season.

posted on 18/2/19

Herrera does blow hot and cold.

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Pogba is more hot and cold than Herrera. I would say Herrera is more hot and warm.

posted on 18/2/19

Much a muchness in their time at United, though how they are playing under Ole is making it difficult to assess their time at United when you consider we’ve not found a system that has complimented them until now.

I think we need a more calming influence in central midfield to pull the strings from deep, could be potentially a very good midfield if we can combine that with Herrera and Pogba.

posted on 18/2/19

We need someone better than Matic that is for sure.

posted on 19/2/19

Matic has done well under Ole, in fairnes. I think we need better than Herrera as well, if I’m honest. But right now he’s proving himself undroppable, and is showing leadership qualities that have been sorely lacking in the middle of the pitch.

What’s available in the market will obviously dictate what midfielder we go for in the summer, if we indeed do. But as of yet, I don’t think we know enough about Ole’s preferences for how he’d like to build his ideal midfield because he’s not been in a position to do so before. So I’m intrigued by what kind of midfielder he’ll go for, as I suspect he will get the job on a permanent basis.

posted on 19/2/19

I think we need a more calming influence in central midfield to pull the strings from deep, could be potentially a very good midfield if we can combine that with Herrera and Pogba.

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It's not like it would ever be a possibility for various reasons but I would love Rodri in that role. Big release clause though, obviously.

posted on 19/2/19

I find it amazing Castor Troy thinks we are clinical when we have one of the worst shots on target to goal ratios in the PL and Arsenal have like the best.

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