18 Feb 2020 10:23:59
Great result yesterday. The only change I would recommend for this formation is to play bissaka in the back three instead of Shaw and play dalot as wing back. This would improve our attack from the wing back position while also solidifying our defense with bissaka.
18 Feb 2020 10:48:25
Yes, apart from the fact Shaw was excellent again.
18 Feb 2020 11:21:52
I think it should be
William AWB Maguire Bailly Shaw
If play that system again. Saying that the one we played yesterday worked so why change it.
18 Feb 2020 11:31:23
I'm really liking Shaw in that LCB role, he has been excellent every time he's played there. I think it suits him as he struggles to get up and down the wing for 90 minutes, yet he often finds himself defending in areas he is used to and makes use of his passing ability.
18 Feb 2020 12:17:47
You guys missed the point here. No body is doubting Shaw's ability to play the position. I feel dalot is more suited to the wing back role than bissaka. And since AWB is one of the best defenders we have he should shift to the back three in place of shaw. Although shaw is good, I think you will agree that bissaka is better than shaw in defence.
18 Feb 2020 13:01:55
AJH, Shappy - completely agree.
18 Feb 2020 15:24:52
FlyingDutchman, I agree on paper AWB looks like he would be a better full back to move into the back three. Yet what we are seeing on the pitch is Shaw's best performances in a United shirt and maybe him finding his best position.
AWB used to be a winger in his youth, he is quick, a good dribbler and can pick out a cross. The issues he makes is often picking the wrong choice. However, with training and coaching he could easily learn to be more productive in the final third and become a top wing back who can pitch in with several assists while also being phenomenal defensively.
I think the we need a clear long term vision for how we want to adapt and develop this squad before we start making signings.
Are we going to play with a back three? do we want to play with wingers?
For example, If we are going to play a 3412 long term then do we want to spend a lot of money on a RW if they aren't going to play most weeks.
19 Feb 2020 05:16:38
Ighalo would suit this formation coming in instead of James who was bullied and couldn't hold the ball up.