So we were rubbish until Mourinho was sacked, then we went on an incredible run, and then went rubbish again. What was the recipe for the changes?
We lose 1:3 to liverpool, and then win 5:1 against Cardiff before Ole had a chance to do anything with the team. Sacking Mourinho gave the team such a massive boost, and it showed what we were truly capable of with the shackles off, but for some reason the shackles went back on. I know we're not as bad as today, but we've reverted back to the same playing style under Mourinho. 11 players behind the ball, slow passing, no passion etc, players trying to do what they're told to do, and not expressing themselves. Pogba was transformed under Solskjaer, but is now looking unhappy again. Lingard seems to have given up, and Rashford seems to be desperately trying to prove to the world he can up there with the best, but trying to hard. There is no creativity, but the main reason behind that I think is because the players are not playing by pure instinct which will speed up their thinking, passing etc
The team is not clicking, and Ole seems to be subjecting the players to perform according to set routines that are not working. Managers ought to be able to put payers in positions that best suit their ability, and be allowed to express what they can do. At the moment they don't look comfortable with the current formation and tactics. In the old days under Ron Atkinson, his philosophy was always to keep it simple and allow players to play to their strengths. I'm also still not convinced that 4:4:2 is an outdated formation, because it allows two forwards and two midfielders to form a partnership, and allow the wingers to join the attack and midfield where necessary.
We lose 1:3 to liverpool, and then win 5:1 against Cardiff before Ole had a chance to do anything with the team. Sacking Mourinho gave the team such a massive boost, and it showed what we were truly capable of with the shackles off, but for some reason the shackles went back on. I know we're not as bad as today, but we've reverted back to the same playing style under Mourinho. 11 players behind the ball, slow passing, no passion etc, players trying to do what they're told to do, and not expressing themselves. Pogba was transformed under Solskjaer, but is now looking unhappy again. Lingard seems to have given up, and Rashford seems to be desperately trying to prove to the world he can up there with the best, but trying to hard. There is no creativity, but the main reason behind that I think is because the players are not playing by pure instinct which will speed up their thinking, passing etc
The team is not clicking, and Ole seems to be subjecting the players to perform according to set routines that are not working. Managers ought to be able to put payers in positions that best suit their ability, and be allowed to express what they can do. At the moment they don't look comfortable with the current formation and tactics. In the old days under Ron Atkinson, his philosophy was always to keep it simple and allow players to play to their strengths. I'm also still not convinced that 4:4:2 is an outdated formation, because it allows two forwards and two midfielders to form a partnership, and allow the wingers to join the attack and midfield where necessary.