Aaron's Analytics

A consistent pattern is the ball going to the wing-back, but with two opp. players in front of him, there’s no underlap or overlap to create separation This makes it difficult to penetrate, and the ball is recycled, leading to a slow+lethargic attack Amad has 2 players to beat

In this case - Yoro could provide the overlap This would allow Amad to: 🔺Play the pass to Yoro for a cross 🔺Cut inside and cross/shoot 🔺Cut inside and switch play It opens up so many more options for Amad. Instead he has turn back and recycle play

From a defensive point of view: Rangers are keeping 1 forward up the pitch as an outlet. So if Yoro does go: 🔺De Ligt shifts across to Rangers forward 🔺Martinez tucks in and plays as +1 With De Ligt shifting across - he is also an out ball if Amad decides to recycle

One of the best examples of the wide centre-backs underlapping was against Liverpool—United’s best performance under Amorim so far. You can see - 🔺United have clear overload on the wing. 🔺Martinez underlap creates space for Bruno to attack which leads to the goal

Another benefit of committing the wide centre backs to the attack is the availability of the half space crosses. Martinez cross for Bruno goal was exquisite. It was begging to be put in back of the net. This would bring a much needed weapon to Man United’s final third play.

Against Rangers - usual pattern - 🔺Dalot receives ball on the wing. 🔺Garnacho makes underlap Martinez is too deep in this case - he should be be further forward occupying the left half space - it is tailor made for a first time half space cross into the box

I know Amorim said they haven’t had time to work on final 3rd patterns and combinations in training. But I feel this is a small tweak that could added straight away. Our strikers would be the biggest beneficiaries of this tweak. Højlund and Zirkzee need more service 🔴