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Manchester United has achieved a mixed bag with results since the new season started.
After he had lost 1-0 to Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League 1-0, despite playing admirable, the Ruben Amorim team disappointed in their 1-1 draw with Fulham, not to mention their embarrassing EFL cup output in the hands of Grimsby Town.
While Man United took their first victory of the season against Burnley yesterday, it is clear that they look far from comfortable to the ball.
Perhaps the biggest reason for this is the Adamance of Amorim about the use of his desired 3-4-2-1 formation, whatever happens.
The problem with Amorim’s training
After the loss of United against Grimsby, former player Phil Jones and Jobi Mcanuff both tore in Amorim’s tactical choices, including his refusal to change his education after setting up a handful of replacements that were forced to play out of position.
But even if he had adjusted his formation, it seems that there are several vulnerable points that should be tackled.
First of all, the wing backs with a 3-4-2-1 are given the enormous responsibility to cover the entire flank. Of course the number 10s on both sides can help them, but it is still the wingbacks that are required to run the length of the pitch where they are both offensive and defensive.
Patrick Dorgu seems to struggle enormously on the left. Are 76% passing accuracy Leave a lot to be desired, especially when it comes to its 64% accuracy in half of the opposition. Yet it is difficult to blame him, since he is obliged to do a lot of running and sometimes to be expanded on occasion.
On the right we see Amad Diallo receiving the responsibility of Wing-Back. A natural wing player, this is a deeper role than he is used to, and it turns out. He has On average two tackles per matchbleaching compared to his contemporaries such as those of Arsenal Jurrien Hout (three tackles per match) and those of Liverpool Dominic (2.5 tackles per game).
Because he is not a natural defender, this is understandable.
The next problem is that having three centerbacks seems to be exaggerated. United are not only leaking goals (although many have been the result of bad keepers), but it can be more logical to only have two center-backs to strengthen midfield, with more defensive midfielders who fall back when needed.
Fortunately, there is an easy solution for this inefficient arrangement.
The solution
Amorim has to experiment with a new formation, namely the 4-2-1-3.
Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt could see this as center-backs, with Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven who help where necessary.
On the left side, Dorgu, who may find life easier, because he will no longer be obliged to cover the length of the field alone, since he will have a winger to help him. Shaw could also fill in here if necessary, given that it is its primary position.
On the right side a natural defender could play as opposed to Amad. This can be Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui. However, Amad could fill in if Amorim chooses.
With the help of this formation, the midfield of United would consist of two center-MIDs. This can be Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, or perhaps in Manuel Ugarte or Kobbie Mainoo.
The next is the cam. Mason Mount is ideal for this position, while Joshua Zirkzee can also fill in here. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are both versatile attackers who can play here if needed, while Mainoo is an attacking midfielder who also comes forward as a suitable option.
Mbeumo and Cunha would almost certainly be the Wingers, while at the front Benjamin Sesko would be, a physically impressive striker who is able to be the goalkeeper in the box.
Below is a potential line-up that could use United if they choose the 4-2-1-3:
A formation of 4-2-1-3 would be very suitable for United, where many players are well suited to fulfill different roles in this setup.
Ultimately, it is a formation that will offer much more support on the wings, while also ensures that United midfield is well covered.
If Amorim is willing to change things and put an end to his team that is thinly stretched, especially on the wings, a switch to the 4-2-1-3 formation would be worth considering.
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