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Why won't we though? I don't think Ole is unaware of the midfield problem. I think people underestimate how important of a player McTominay is for us. Fred's downturn of form is unfortunate though. It's not a matter of coaching that his first touch is going directly to an opponent's feet. I think with a fit McFred we'd probably be fine. The issue is Donny for me that's one to keep an eye on. Because if Ole doesn't trust him in one of those deeper midfield positions, then going into this season without another transfer is suicide - and I fear Ole will pay for that with his job.Because if we don't address the underlying problem real quick this season is not going to be a title challenge.
Also, a decision needs to be made with Pogba and that has to be to not play him in midfield unless we're chasing late goals. He has to play with two behind him. I don't trust him with the ball in our half being pressured. He almost always will take an extra touch to find a killer pass rather than take the easy easy off. That's a blessing in the attacking half but a curse in our own half.