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I think Licha is supposed to be carrying some of that weight but it didn't really happen in the West Ham game and obviously he was out yesterday.Yup, I think Case in particular. Bruno is playing further forward and Mainoo can't really pass, so the entire responsibility of playing those line breaking passes against a mid block falls to Case. Bruno is just hanging out in the hole for a pass that never really comes. Maybe Amorim had something going with Bruno deep and Cunha / Mbeumo waiting there at #10 to receive the ball. Carrick needs to find a solution. Maybe the answer is to just have Bruno drop deep and swap positions with Mainoo through the game.
I think Licha is supposed to be carrying some of that weight but it didn't really happen in the West Ham game and obviously he was out yesterday.
I think Bruno should have freedom to drop deeper when needed, the main thing is that he mixes it up and doesn't constantly go looking for the ball.
So why change what's working?We were not a threat against West Ham either. We are less threatening without a striker it seems.
We are still winning games because Sesko is coning off the bench and winning them.
I think going forward, Sesko should start too, my point is really mostly about understanding why Carrick wants Sesko to come off the bench instead of starting games, looking back at how the game vs Everton panned out and us just conceding the ball to Everton in the second and the midfield having an off day, it made me understand why Sesko is coming off the bench instead of starting.Sesko adds lot more to the team with this physicality and pace.
He had 2 couple of 1v1s, and almost had one more only for Cunha to lose his footing. It was very similar situation, he could have easily got great 1v1 chance. His movement, link up play is good and Mbeumo for all his good work can't deal with CBs. Sesko can be the target man, outlet for players to look for easy pass when they are under pressure. It won't work everytime but works more than it would with Mbeumo.
Mbeumo is very good RW, since Amad is having few average games it's better to move Mbeumo to RW and Sesko as CF.
Every game he came on as a sub, he is getting good chances. Even against Burnley he got so many good chances, which shows his movement is class and players are comfortable finding him in the box .
I think going forward, Sesko should start too, my point is really mostly about understanding why Carrick wants Sesko to come off the bench instead of starting games, looking back at how the game vs Everton panned out and us just conceding the ball to Everton in the second and the midfield having an off day, it made me understand why Sesko is coming off the bench instead of starting.
Mainoo's lawyers will be in touchYup, I think Case in particular. Bruno is playing further forward and Mainoo can't really pass, so the entire responsibility of playing those line breaking passes against a mid block falls to Case. Bruno is just hanging out in the hole for a pass that never really comes. Maybe Amorim had something going with Bruno deep and Cunha / Mbeumo waiting there at #10 to receive the ball. Carrick needs to find a solution. Maybe the answer is to just have Bruno drop deep and swap positions with Mainoo through the game.
Or we always have the Amorim idea -- drop Mainoo, play Bruno CM. I'm beginning to see the appeal. Can squeeze in an extra attacker on top (don't have to drop Amad to play Sesko, enough to drop Mainoo).
Having your main striker coming on from the bench in a 0-0 or drawing game state to rescue points is hardly “working”. It already failed vs West Ham, for instance. If we were already winning games and Sesko was coming on to kill games, sure. But right now he’s doing unsustainable stuff in scoring and making immediate point saving impact from limited minutes.So why change what's working?
So why change what's working?
I am not really advocating for Sesko to be used as a sub only, he probably deserves to start a game, I just see why he is not starting with Carrick, I see why Carrick is using what's been working for him in the last 2 months, that's all.
and this could be what Sesko needs, the team winning regardless of him starting, granted he has scored 2 winning goals so far and rescued us from a loss coming off the bench, this is allowing him the space to do what he can without the pressure of expectations on him.
His desire to get into the box reminded me of the time Rooney did something similar at the Emirates: getting into a position where Nani could simply roll the ball to him.
A quintessential Manchester United counter attack. I've probably watched it 50 times since yesterday.
And that celebration, a mixture of delight and pent up frustration. This boy is going to storm the league next season. We are a proper midfield player or two from striking fear into teams again.
It's gonna be glorious when he eventually twats one in like he has in the past.Can't wait for him to get the confidence to start putting his foot through a few longer shots. He has an absolute canon and we've barely seen it so far. I know there's less space in the premier league, but I think it's a 'new-boy' thing. When we're struggling to break teams down would love to see him pull out of the box for a change and just hammer it.
feel like lots of people are missing this part when they are seemingly ok with sesko being stuck starting on the bench. It isn't like the front 3 is absolutely clicking right now without him. He absolutely must start next game if Carrick wants to keep any semblance of accountability with the players in my opinion.Also Amad's form is not great and Mbeumo better on the right, so makes a lot of sense.
Also Amad's form is not great and Mbeumo better on the right, so makes a lot of sense.
I don't think he's starting guys
Agreed. He’s earned a start, I hope that comes on Sunday. Whether Carrick will change it up I’m unsure but personally I wouldn’t read too much into his comments in interviews post the game Monday or today. He doesn’t seem the type to give away who’s starting in press conferences and nor should he. Zero benefit in him doing so.He's hardly gonna give away the starting line up in the pre match press conference
I think the case for him starting vs Palace now is far stronger than it was vs Everton or WH, that's what I meant when I said it was working and maybe now might not be working (we could not score without him vs Everton & WH), again, my original point was that I understood why Carrick opted not to start him vs WH and Everton and now, perhaps he will have to drop Amad now, and if Sesko starts now, I feel he would do well, but I won't be surprised if he struggles to get chances because our midfield might have an off day just like they did vs EvertonAnd what exactly is it that is working? A scenario where we don’t look like scoring until Sesko comes on is perfectly fine so long as Sesko comes on?
The pressure and expectation on him is growing due to him scoring goals. He’s a Manchester United striker, not a baby. Pressure is a given.
Yeah, last league game he started he only scored twice. Not sharp.He is simply not as sharp when he starts. That's the honest truth.
And what about the last league game Mike Smalling started?Yeah, last league game he started he only scored twice. Not sharp.
Hattrick and clean sheet.And what about the last league game Mike Smalling started?
In the world cup finalHattrick and clean sheet.
He's Canadian, so you'll have to forgive him.Yeah, last league game he started he only scored twice. Not sharp.
He is simply not as sharp when he starts. That's the honest truth.
Maybe you dont get the point? Last game he started he scored a brace but should have score another three from 7 glorious chances he had. Think about it. Mbeumo is a much better finisher right now and fitter player overal. Thats why he starts. fullstop.Yeah, last league game he started he only scored twice. Not sharp.
And born in 190ADHe's Canadian, so you'll have to forgive him.
Yet Sesko is scoring at a much better rate.Maybe you dont get the point? Last game he started he scored a brace but should have score another three from 7 glorious chances he had. Think about it. Mbeumo is a much better finisher right now and fitter player overal. Thats why he starts. fullstop.
