The arrival of a new owner at the club was undoubtedly a major turning point for Manchester United. As the saying goes, there are three fires when a new official takes office, and the addition of a new boss naturally heralds the beginning of a major reshuffle. From that perspective, we're expecting a refreshed Manchester United, but is that really the case?
First of all, the arrival of a new boss brings with it new tactics and team configurations. We've seen Erik ten Hag try out some tweaks within his fixed framework, and these changes have certainly brought fresh blood to the team. Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen were given starts, while Luke Shaw's injury saw Diogo Dalot reinforce at left-back. These changes, to a certain extent, have injected new vitality into the team.
However,The problem remains。Despite the new eyes and expectations, United have revealed a number of problems against tough rivals Aston Villa. For example, the problem on the left side has become a major shortcoming of the team. The lack of chemistry between Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot and Christian Eriksen has affected the team's overall tactical execution. In addition, Garnacho was clearly struggling to adapt after being moved to the right, reflecting some of the team's confusion in attack.
Let's talk about the team's offensive tactics. Ten Hag's tactics involve heavy tactical responsibilities at the centre-forwards. However, as a freshman, the challenges faced by Hüjren are clearly even greater. The team's lack of space in the second line, injuries and turnovers have weakened the team's offensive efficiency to a certain extent.
In this game, Manchester United's positional battle was not impressive, which laid the foundation for them to concede the first goal. In the build-up to Villa, United failed to make the most of their weaknesses. Villa's pressing and attacking made United passive in the first half.
However, the turnaround came in the second half. Manchester United gradually found the rhythm of the game through a series of adjustments and the efforts of the players. Especially on the offensive end, the team started to show more energy. Diogo Dalot's backfoot played a key role, while a number of mistakes from Villa provided opportunities for United to counter-attack.
However, despite the rebound in performance in the second half, United's problems have not been fundamentally resolved. Villa's ** showed the holes in United's defence. Ten Hag's tactical system requires players to take on more responsibility when defending, but it also exposes structural simplicity and tactical deficiencies.
Overall, United have made some positive changes under the new owners, but at the same time they have faced a number of challenges. The team needs to work more on tactical execution, player set-up, and mental adjustment. Only in this way can Manchester United truly transform and usher in a new era. At this turning point, every Manchester United player and manager has a great deal of responsibility and expectations on their shoulders. We are looking forward to seeing Manchester United show even more resilience and fighting ability in the new season.