justsomebloke
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All the numbers aren't in our favor, actually. Our xG was a measly 0.42. WBA's was 0.95.It was just a ridiculous watch. West Brom didn't make it easy for us but I still think the creativity in this team is next to nil. Even though we have so many midfielders, none of them bar Bruno actually make a crucial contribution. I know all the numbers look in our favor but it doesn't actually show progress on the pitch. We definitely need some good summer signings or change a few things and bring people like Amad, Shole Shortire, Hannibal and the sort and give them a chance. I'm sure they're egging to have a go at the first team places and will actually get on that pitch and do more than the ones who are actually on. Martial has had so many chances to prove his worth but I think he's not a good fit for this team. He needs service to his feet and we're not that kind of a team now. The likes of Bruno, Cavani and Rashford moved up to collect the ball, albeit losing them going forward but they made efforts nonetheless. Dropping points to teams who are in the relegation battle is so poor. Soon the teams below us will catch up to us and we'll find it very hard to even be in the Top4. Ole has to address a lot of issues in this team, he's always said that United teams must run more than his opponents but it seems like we just stand still and pass it around like 600+ times without actually being dangerous and that's totally opposite to what he's looking for. I love that we're keep such high possession but it's not by any means meaningful possession. I worry about Sociedad game now because Spanish sides are generally very good technically and our off ball tactics are horrendous. I really hope things improve.
It's hard to avoid the conclusion we're in a bit of a funk currently. Which does happen, to pretty much everyone sooner or later. But this is when you need the squad depth we don't have.
Starting Diallo, Shoretire or Mejbri is no solution. You don't throw in unblooded players in situations like these, that's the last thing you do.