United Thread - 2021/22

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What was the thinking behind their suicidal tactics? I guess they decided that Liverpool's defence is the weak link and that they should attack them from the start. Also, it's difficult to accommodate Ronaldo in a defensive shape for he doesn't do defending anyway. Still, it was suicidal to play Ronaldo, a second striker in Fernandes, and two other strikers on the flanks, especially given that they can't press well.

Now, they'll revert to type and try to play on the counter against us. But can they do it with Ronaldo? We'll try to wear them down by moving the ball all over the pitch and looking for opportunities to score.
 
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BBC:

‘The problem for everyone connected with United is there can be no certainty over when this storm will pass, not with Manchester City to face in a fortnight and Chelsea on 28 November.‘



Kill! Kill! Kill!.....;)
 
Entertaining but it means that Utd will revert back to their defensive counter-attacking tactics against City and they will be doubly determined.

What particularly cost them in this game was the positioning of Luke Shaw. He continually left his left back position and left Salah alone.

You also have to credit Salah's goals. The first time strike and control whilst sprinting was incredible. He makes difficult things look easy. Apart from him, I thought Liverpool were quite ordinary and vulnerable defensively.
 
Spare a thought for poor Jadon Sancho - signed for an absolute King's ransom - and thanks for the commission, btw - but despite a 5-0 hammering at home, can't get on the pitch. Probably not selected because he doesn't press or track back enough when out of possession - oh; wait a minute.........
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the blue panther said:
Spare a thought for poor Jadon Sancho - signed for an absolute King's ransom - and thanks for the commission, btw - but despite a 5-1 hammering at home, can't get on the pitch. Probably not selected because he doesn't press or track back enough when out of possession - oh; wait a minute.........
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75 million and 350k a week and none of the media are questioning why he is not playing. Theatre of dreams, more like Graveyard for talent
 
the blue panther said:
Spare a thought for poor Jadon Sancho - signed for an absolute King's ransom - and thanks for the commission, btw - but despite a 5-1 hammering at home, can't get on the pitch. Probably not selected because he doesn't press or track back enough when out of possession - oh; wait a minute.........
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Bizz, I must have missed their goal
 
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