I know that writing post-disappointing match colors the judgement but it really is hard to reconcile Jose's record as a manager over the years with our current situation. I was willing to accept him as long as he had us winning and seemed to be improving the squad, after all, he is the manager that seems to have truly done it all. But I cannot fathom the current side and the way we play. No disrespect to anyone intended but a back four that relies on Ashley Young in 2018, yes, that same Ashley Young you remember as as the winger at Villa, and a midfield that seems to consider Fellaini key is hardly a team to inspire confidence.
I can no longer fathom what Jose is doing or claims he is doing. We are inflexible, slow, and toothless. I know Jose can't be imagining 'this is the dream team I'm building at United' so what is happening? He won't explain himself, the club won't indicate anything other than 'all ok here' so I'm left to scratch my head and wonder what is the root of this problem. I know people post pics of Fergie fuming today but I swear, at one point the camera caught him and Gill smiling and laughing at something, to all the world at about the same time as Lukaku demonstrated his usual deft first touch. Maybe they all know Jose is just toying with us, he intends to get serious soon and we'll buy some real players. Or maybe they think it's done...time for a new guy. If there's a plan here, will someone please share it?