I am torn on Man United. On the one hand, this run of horrible form is not coming against cup cakes as almost any team in the world loses to Man City and Barca(twice).
On the other hand, I continually see scary historical stats like the one below and wonder if the DNA is just all wrong in the team/organization.
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Jonny Blain @jonoblain
The last time Man Utd lost 2-0 at home in a league match (March 1991), Ryan Giggs made his senior debut
I realize the initial bounce was the removal of Jose and a new sunnier coach coming in. The team, as most teams do, reacted well and won. And yes some of those wins were aided by lower teams, but PSG, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal were all there too. This team has shown what it can do when it wants too. This is what drives me nuts. When you see what they can be, but you don't see it every game. I expect that from my 10 year old daughter, not a professional playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Something that doesn't get mentioned a lot is who's missing from when they went on their run and now with their dip. Ander Herrera. I think he was more important then people want to admit. His creativity, his tackling, his work rate. And I think his leadership.
The other issue seems to be De Gea checking out. Since the WC hes been a shell of himself. Maybe the saves and shots hes had to take have finally defeated him? Something is wrong, he isnt saving the shots he made look routine. 2-3 seasons ago neither of those goals yesterday go in.
Ole has his work cut out. The issue is still Woodward and no Director of Football to work with Ole. Talent is needed, but the right player will be important. Woodward via Jose, Moyes, LVG all missed that. No rhyme or reason in purchases = Lets just go get talent, no balance.
Needs depth at outside back. Needs a right sided attacker. Needs another true playmaker/creative type next to Pogba in the midfield. AND DEPTH everywhere to compete.
Time to move on from Jones, Smalling, Rojo, Young, Sanchez and maybe even Matic.
Squad players should be Lingard, Fred, Bailley, Pereria (unless he can become the next Herrera)
Mata should be given a choice, move on or 1 year at a time bench role.
Promote some kids to inject some desire.
Start with this lineup and build from there:
Martial Rashford ????
Pogba ????
McTominay
Shaw Lindelof ????? Dalot
for effs sake United, everyone trying to give everyone else top 4 and not one team wants it.
