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π΄ Manchester United's Problems vs Bournemouth (Technical/Tactical Analysis) A Thread π§΅
"If we let them control..."
β CHALLENGES IN BUILD-UP - Man-to-man BOU press - No solutions - Zirkzee ineffective as target man
- Evanilson's curved run prevents United baiting press and using "play out to play in" concept to find free CCB in midfield - Potential solution: staggered pivot to enable 3rd-man circuits (Onana -> Maguire -> Mazraoui)
βANXIETY IN POSSESSION
- Poor decisions when under pressure
- Indecision under pressure
β OVER-DIRECTNESS IN POSSESSION
π§± MANIPULATED MID-BLOCK R.H.S.: - BOU positional superiorities to manipulate MUN players' positioning
L.H.S.: - Dynamism between Semenyo and Smith - Smith positioned behind Fernandes (positional superiority)
- Leads to free-kick for BOU's 1st goal
πββοΈ DYSFUNCTIONAL PRESSING - BOU wide overloads to play out
- Poor decisions
- Mix-up of individual roles - Knock-on effect
The game acted as a reality check for Ruben Amorim's men as it exposed a couple of weaknesses in the team. Nevertheless, credit should be given to Andoni Iraola who set up his side incredibly to exploit those weaknesses.