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Did Ten Hag go into SURVIVAL MODE vs Aston Villa? | A Short Thread by @Z0hair7

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Man City THREAD. 🧵

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5 things we learnt from Rangers vs MUFC THREAD. 🧵

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Fulham. THREAD. 🧵

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Real Betis THREAD. 🧵

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Erik Ten Hag’s NEW and IMPROVED Manchester United System | A short thread by @Z0hair7

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Liverpool THREAD. 🧵

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United's new set-piece coach Andreas Georgson giving instructions before a defensive corner. We've looked much better defensively on set-pieces today

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How Manchester United stopped Southampton having a shot for 45mins! | A Short Thread by @Z0hair7

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Player Analysis: Matthijs De Ligt A Thread🧵[by @the_art_of_7 ]

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🧠 Making sense of United's inconsistencies of compactness within the structure & a factor to WHY we concede cut backs. THREAD 🧵

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MANCHESTER UNITED VS REAL BETIS MATCH ANALYSIS⭐️🔥 Breaking down United’s best performance of pre season so far

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5 things we learnt from Southampton vs MUFC. THREAD. 🧵

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Patience is a virtue. The signs are there ⏳💆‍♂️

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Toby Collyer vs. Rangers (A) - All Actions

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Kobbie Mainoo vs. Everton - A Star Is Born 💫 🎥 - @stateoffooty

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Mason Mount vs. Arsenal (A) - A Manger’s Dream

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We buy and buy, but in the end, in the difficult moments they always appear. Carrington's Offspring.

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Amad Diallo needs to start way more. Easily the best player on the pitch, looking a lot more complete and ready than last pre-season, we can’t have Antony blocking his pathway anymore, that RW spot is Amad Diallo’s full stop. He just oozes class, the goal was lovely, credit to

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Nearly a PERFECT build-up pattern from United here, just a misplaced pass from Dalot away. Process is there.

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MANUEL UGARTE TACTICAL ANALYSIS⭐️🔥 A detailed deep dive on the Uruguayan midfielder, is he the missing link in the United midfield? ✍️ @EverydayMUFC22

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Have Manchester United EVEN changed? | Brighton (A) Analysis | A Short Thread By @Z0hair7

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Brighton. THREAD. 🧵

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At least we have KM37 😮‍💨

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1. Amad picked up where he left off A very positive performance from Amad once again. Direct, used bodies around him & brought different attackers into play. Garnacho also did very well as a substitute & looked assured in his actions. Amad's use of 2v2 situations & timing of

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Amad Diallo vs Man City

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United have brought in Andreas Georgson as a new first team coach who will be focusing on set pieces! So who is he and what will he mean for #mufc ? 🤔 Thread🧵 | By @ConnorF1878

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Casemiro’s EVERY ACTION vs. Fulham - A Mixed Bag

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How Ruud Van Nistelrooy is going to FIX Manchester United’s defensive record... | A short thread by @Z0hair7

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Solid first half in Red for Leny Yoro Looked comfortable and assured on the ball as expected, passing with both feet with pace too, inviting midfielders to turn out. Defensively solid, made a few blocks, used body well especially on one occasion in behind, looked second

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🧵5 Youth Players to Watch During Pre-Season Thread by @the_art_of_7

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Composure.

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Evan Ferguson on his boyhood club & footballing hero 👀

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Really nice build-up here for the Mount chance — This is generally a goal. Unreal clip from Onana to Dalot & comfortable control, United play outside the press & transition quickly. Last season we concede goal/possession here & now generally score. Those are the margins.

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Mason Mount’s EVERY ACTION vs. Brighton - 45 minutes played

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Marcus Rashford - Divenire A story of our #10 by @mi0minmio ❤️

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Maxi Oyedele needs a proper chance! Maxi had some nice moments, including a lovely assist for the 2nd goal, well finished by Joe Hugill. A lot of potential there, with Casemiro looking cooked and Ugarte coming in, there’s definitely opportunity for us to utilise him along with

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Frederico Rodrigues 🇧🇷 Seems like he's on the way out. His work rate is the model for a Manchester United player. Attitude & hunger on the pitch, an epitome of what it takes to make it at this club. A man with unlimited lungs! 🫁 Hard work is hard work. Whatever your thoughts

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The pressing traps are the same as RVN had at PSV. A backwards pass as you can see in the clip, this occurred and the United players engaged, pressing aggressively forcing a long ball which helped regain possession.

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Welcome to Stretford Trends 🔴⚪ Bringing forward level headed, unbiased and insightful discussion for the modern red. 🗣️ We look forward to interacting with you! 🤝

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Is that Toby Collyer or Declan Rice? 😅

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5 things we learnt from MUFC vs Arsenal THREAD. 🧵

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Mount was vital, he didn't have a good game on the ball but made some very good recoveries and always tracked back. It allowed United's press & structure to be effective because Fulham couldn't outnumber them once they went forward in transition.

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Opposition analysis | Brighton footage | data | strengths & weaknesses 🔻

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Sancho and Casemiro gotta step up Two players that still could end up leaving by the end of the summer, two players who desperately need to get better. Sancho got on the ball a lot but didn’t do much with it, when you compare it to Amad’s impact, it’s genuinely night and day.

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Midfield Aspstcs: ▪️ Yellow bibs are pivot players. Vid shows pivot play aspect (3-2 build up) Patterns: ▪️ Up, Back, Through ▪️ Playing through & around opposition

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2. Build-Up Issues: ▪️CBs change build-up, being static forces GK to go long. Need to drop & rotate more to aid progression. ▪️ Martinez struggled with angles at LB – much better centrally. ▪️ Not the best comfortability for some with build-up rotations. Examples Below ⤵️

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MUFC positional play to break press - CBs deep+narrow - Dalot central run, Collyer🔄LB - recycled back to Onana - Evans drops+widens position. Pellestri high+wide - McTominay drops into right channel between the RCB/RB line - excellent pass from Onana

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Rashford is beginning to glide with the ball again when carrying and it’s so nice to see Ironically it’s his usually ever-present ball striking that’s been a bit inconsistent as of late. When both these things click he’ll be back to his very best 👍🏾

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(!) Majority of this game will focus on the first 70 minute's before the changes. Some takes & analysis – to strike a neutral balance of the overall game

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🇲🇦 Sofyan Amrabat | Conference League Final 🎥 Every action against West Ham in the final last season.

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Onana frustratingly went long a lot at the start of the game. Evans struggled building play out the back, & a lot of times the CB's were static. United therefore couldn't hold the ball at all.

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Toby Collyer looks promising Really looks like he’s ready especially looking his frame and build, was pretty safe and comfortable on the ball, nothing too crazy, just keeps it simple and moving. Off the ball solid in duels, covers ground well, just looks tidy really. Hopefully

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Toby Collyer vs. Rangers (A) - All Actions

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Marcus Rashford vs. Arsenal (A) - Loading…⏳ 🎥: @frdrjpi

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Sequences from yesterday showing Mount's ability to drop deep and link play, again great on the turn, & at linking defence to attack in this role. However, he moved high again in the 2nd half & we lacked control. Little tactical tweaks change a lot.

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2. If you're good enough, you're old enough. The boy Amass is READY. There were concerns over his height/physicality going into pre-season. These concerns are still valid BUT he has dealt with the Q's well. The way this boy plays out of pressure & anticipates second balls is top

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Harry Amass vs Real Betis.

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This changed a little towards the end of the half. The CBs moved out and stepped forward more – helping bait the press & playing the ball into different areas.

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•How to assess a GK's Ball-Playing Ability• —Analysis of André Onana's On-Ball Actions in the 22/23 CL Final using Clips. A Ball-playing GK is really a 'Playmaker with Gloves' & in-possession, should be analyzed like you would a pivote/ #6 , not only by passing range as it is.

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- Mount intense pressure on the 1st pass - great energy to press, forcing back - BF covers pass to GK, MM covers inside lane - Amad high, blocks pass down the line. Creates 2v1. Need Mainoo higher - ball forced back/wide, pass goes long. MU win throw in

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🤯📊 Bruno Fernandes created more *big* chances than Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 22/23 PL season. Nottingham Forest - 33 *Bruno* - 32 Wolves - 28 Mind-blowing creativity. (Per @FotMob )

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(!) Majority of this thread will focus on the first half, with the second half being more of an opportunity for youth to get some minutes. Nothing too in-depth, nothing too crazy, just a quick one for anyone who missed the game or wants some extra insight.

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3. Andres Georgson – (set piece coach) has been working already. United attacked set pieces with a lot of bodies & dealt with City's corners very well.

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United have brought in Andreas Georgson as a new first team coach who will be focusing on set pieces! So who is he and what will he mean for #mufc ? 🤔 Thread🧵 | By @ConnorF1878

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1. Amad & Rashford is our FIRST choice wing pairing! They both look ready, sharp, & alligned. Both with tremendous defensive contribution too. Amad banged in another goal, & won a penalty which Rashford slotted home from the spot. Rashford created several chances again & looks

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One/Two of the biggest differences in attack is how the wingers are utilising 1v1 & 2v2 situations. Both Amad & Rashford are showcasing their 1v1 dominance whilst bodies around are providing space/options for passes using movement to make 2v2 situations easier. Solid Pairing.

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Manchester United’s best team performance of the season ended 0-0... how? | A Short Thread by @Z0hair7

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This is where the goal came from. 3 – 4 build up, Collyer who starts higher than Casemiro, pushes further up, encouraging Amass to tuck inside to make a pivot with Casemiro. Which allows Rashford to get wider and drop deeper into the LB zone to then play a first time pass over

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Erik Ten Hag asking his players to constantly move & attack spaces left by pressers & avoid passing back. Options — achieved by dynamic movement into zones & channels. A more fluid & aggresive high pressing attack is what we expect to see this season.

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The Mason Mount Myth; Number 10 Role. Thread.

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3. OOP (Out-Of-Possession) issues MAY look like a thing of the past. 1 - Press Trigger = once opp passes back Narrow wingers – FRONT 3 press with 8's covering wide areas & DM covers space in front with FB choosing to drop/press if needed. Compact.

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Martinez LB doesn't work, he's much better building play when central. When Licha moved to CB – the ball speed increased, but United still struggled & were outnumbered on a few occasions, with a few player's being uncomfortable with the rotational build-up. Onana therefore

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Fergie Time ⌚️⌛️

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One/Two of the biggest differences in attack is how the wingers are utilising 1v1 & 2v2 situations. Both Amad & Rashford are showcasing their 1v1 dominance whilst bodies around are providing space/options for passes using movement to make 2v2 situations easier. Solid Pairing.

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Build up to the Zirkzee goal: ▪️Bruno brilliant body control and turn ▪️Zirkzee awareness to find space in midfield + quick link-up ▪️ Garnacho early ball in + Zirkzee signature late arrival run Expect to see this celebration A LOT this season 🔫

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Marcus Rashford has the ability to play disguised passes like this, & did so a lot in his time under Ole. These passes into a channel run by Højlund for him to take 1v1 with the GK or cut-back for a 3rd man run will be so effective.

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MUFC press on City build up - Bruno leads, signals Mount back covering pass to 6 - ⁠ MC pass back, press trigger. MM Jumps+BF points Amad higher - ⁠MC forced wide. Both MFs high+m2m - timing of Evans pressure could allow EH9 to receive unchallenged

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Dan Gore could be the *perfect* backup for Mason Mount this season. Both quite similar in terms of their profiles — ‘all-action’ midfielders that like to operate in all phases of play. Gore showed on debut that he’s ready to be slowly but surely integrated into the first team

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Let’s start with the out of possession system, I wrote a thread no too long ago about RVN’s defensive shape at PSV and well that is what we saw against Arsenal. But there was a huge change... Instead of it being a Mid-Block with a high defensive line, it was actually a higher

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Ugarte will improve United OOP especially when it comes to the high press He is comfortable pushing higher up the pitch, going man to man and has the physical capabilities to move into wide areas, turn quickly + the stamina to press intensely all game

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🧵 5 youth players to watch during pre-season (by @srxmufc ) With pre-season well and truly underway, we're going to take a look at 5 of the most exciting youth players for you to keep your eye on throughout the next few weeks. A thread.

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Regardless of the result United looked exciting and hopefully we can get to the final stage of Ten Hag Ball as soon as possible. I hope you enjoyed reading and if you want more of my footballing opinions, drop me a follow 😊 @Z0hair7

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Without Mount situations like this occured. Mainoo was great on the night but to maximize his abilities we need legs with him. Playing a extra midfielder in big games in (Mount) could be the solution. Or an Ugarte signing to aid recoveries. United could also look to sign a

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THAT moment from our STARBOY 💫

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🔴🤔: Attacking Structure With Mason Mount being confirmed, the signing of Onana due to be finalized soon, and Højlund materialising, this *3-2-5* below may be on the cards. Mount & Bruno are expected to play as Double 10's and find pockets in the half spaces.

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Thanks for reading if you got this far. More to come this season. 🧵 By @ftblhassan

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Varane had some very good moments in possession against Villa 🇫🇷

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🗣️ Thomas Frank on MNF when asked about how to play Brighton: “Go fully high man to man, or stay deep. Never get caught in the middle or they will play around you.” Our side gets confused in these types of situations with players not being backed when pressing. If this is a

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Our fullbacks out of possession are a BIG problem, it’s not the personnel, it’s the instruction. We do not push them onto the oppositions fullbacks when pressing meaning they’re the ever-present out-ball against us. It’s pretty clear that Erik ten Hag doesn’t trust these group

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Jason Wilcox: A Thread News has emerged that Jason Wilcox, the current Director of Football at Southampton is coming over to Manchester United, but what is the Bolton-born man going to bring to us, and what will his role be like. Writer: @the_art_of_7

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Attacking Set Pieces: ▪️ a lot of bodies in the box ▪️ player's flooding the right zones ▪️ looking for combinations in the box. ▪️ various different set-ups for corners.

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🔴⚪ MD2 | Spurs (A) - Preview

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Van Der Sar - Commanding Area

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• Now that the dust has settled on any hope for a full 100% Qatari takeover, we can look at a number of reasons why there is optimism regarding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition. INEOS boast a great record of development into the sports they have put their feet into, including of

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🔴⚪ #MUFC 3 - 1 Lens Post Match Reaction A thread.🧵

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Youssouf Fofana is the sort of player Manchester United should be looking at this summer. The perfect mix of leadership, experience, suitability and quality all whilst being a terrific market opportunity at £25m Fofana is an excellent progressor of play, a strong ball carrier

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1. The 4-2-4 press definitely works & is here to stay! United lineup with a relatively *weaker* than normal backline, however were still aggressive – the goals conceded came mostly from our own build-up issues. United pressed in a 4-2-4 which turned in to a 4-4-2 aswell to

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1st Half thoughts ▪️ Marcus Rashford looks READY for redemption season. Sharp in his passing and his 1v1 situations. Goal and an assist ▪️Amad quality again, showing off every tool in his bag ▪️Amass will improve his defensive awareness but on the ball he’s TOP ▪️Saw a lot

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Side Note: A brilliant cameo from Garnacho. Him & Amad will be battling for the RW spot & it's brilliant to see. First game back & so lively. Passing details looked very clean & what a finish on his weak foot.

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Alejandro Garnacho vs. Man city

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The high press leading to re-gains/turnovers. 1. United re-gain twice in a span of seconds – leads to a shot on goal. 2. 4-4-(2) – 2 ahead go aggressive - Mount has cut off mid & right. Rashford left. ➡️Oppositon NOT in deep Build-Up (4-2-4 press) NOT passive 3. United's 4

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Defending Set Pieces: ▪️ positioning looks rehearsed, player's move in sync ▪️ dealt with crosses effectively. ▪️ player's pressure when ball is on edge of box – not sit deep.

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Now let’s talk about the NEW shape in build up. United built play using a 2 - 4 build up (3 – 4 if you include Onana) Onana in the middle of the Two CB’s always receiving the first pass. Why? Because it makes it difficult for the opposition to then force you to one side if the

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Locking off one side of the pitch and the once the opposition is boxed in with the touchline they players engage aggressively again which forces a long ball and possession was regained.

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Noussair Mazraoui vs Manchester United last season. Can pass off both feet, invert & hold width. Movement to under/overlap is there too, & understanding of positions when rotating. Good player, concerns are just in athleticism & fitness areas.

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Creating width in a (4-D-2) formation 🧵 A thread.

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