Originally Posted by Instant Karma

And is that why Ronaldo, Rooney and Giggs were isolated upfront and each surrounded by 2/3 markers against Milan? They were getting fuck all support from Carrick. Plus the likes of Ronaldo and Giggs always need to track back more even when we have a 3 man midfield.

How many times has Carrick actually passed the ball to Ronaldo/Rooney to break against a top side? Not once, because Ronaldo is always in our own half when we dont have the ball. Maybe half heartedly tracking back but he sure isnt in a position to break. We dont have a ball winner to get the ball back and top sides just dont give away possession. When Ronaldo/Rooney do get the ball when we attack, they are surrounded by 2/3 players and with no support from midfield. Scholes doesnt go forward that much to support because he cant track back quickly and Carrick isnt good enough to cover defensively.

Hargreaves allows our attacking players the freedom to go forward more without worrying much about tracking back/ defending.