The season of Premier League giants Manchester United has been full of ups and downs and challenges. Recently, WhoScored selected the 23 24 Team of the Season, and Manchester United's Onana dominated the team, becoming the only bright spot in the team. The goalkeeper, who has kept the most clean sheets in the Premier League and has a top-three save success rate, is undoubtedly a solid shield for the Red Devils' defence.
However,Injury issuesIt has been a big problem for Manchester United this season. Victor Lindelof's groin surgery has made the team's backline even more stretched. The back-to-back injuries of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Lisandro have left United with the centre-backs of Raphael Varane and Evans for the coming weeks. Luke Shaw may be able to play as a centre-back on an interim basis, but that is clearly a stopgap measure.
In the face of such a situation,Manchester United's tactical arrangementThis is especially important. The choice of midfield became a tricky one. MarkgoldBridge mentioned on his show that if the midfield is paired with McTominay and B Fee, it will make the midfield look empty. Indeed, McTominay and Fernandes are more attacking in nature, with their transition and play-making role in midfield limited.
Amrabat's arrival was supposed to be a shot in the arm in the midfield, but his performances have so far fallen short of expectations. The emptiness and poor transition of Manchester United's midfield are highlighted. In order to maintain a close three-line fit, United will need to find a 'glue' between Fernandes and Amrabat, a role previously played by Christian Eriksen.
Regarding the forward line,Marcus Rashford and Garnacho's rivalryIt has become the focus of Ten Hag's tactical adjustments. Marcus Rashford missed a couple of crucial games due to illness, while Garnacho's impressive form gave him the chance to fight for a place in the starting line-up. However, United's forward line has had a sluggish conversion rate on target, which is undoubtedly a problem for Ten Hag.
Against this backdrop, every game at Manchester United is fraught with variety. The team needs to find a balance between injuries, tactical adjustments and the multiple challenges of player form. As fans, we look forward to seeing how United respond to these challenges and find the key to victory. The support of the fans will always be the most valuable asset of the team.