Hargreaves: The 343 formation itself is not wrong; Manchester United lacks an absolute leader like Van Dijk
Mr. United's meritorious former player Hargreaves recently talked about some of the problems that exist in this Red Devils.
Amorin's iconic 3-4-3 formation is questioned
"The head coach is the one who decides what kind of football the team plays, and obviously he hopes the team plays in this way. Many people seem to think this is a new formation. In fact, I played this formation when I won the Champions League with Bayern in 2001.
"A lot of things depend on the players. The coach already has many players he wants, but B may not be in the position he is best at. He is now in a further position. It is even a bit underestimated to say that Manchester United struggles in performance.
"I think everyone has higher expectations for Manchester United's performance this season, especially after introducing Cunya and Mbermo. Indeed, their performance has improved, but there are still problems in the forward line and the goalkeeper's candidate is not clear.
"They are too easy to be targeted by the opponent. Everyone thinks Mbermo and Cunya will bring more goals, after all, they scored a total of 40 goals in the Premier League last season. And in terms of defense, I don't think Manchester United has made any progress. It's no surprise to see who should play as the starting defender in Liverpool and Arsenal.
"And Amorin rotated too much when choosing his three defenders, so he did not build a stable partner relationship. I think the faster Manchester United determines a goalkeeper and three defenders combination, as well as the midfield combination, the better the effect will be. Because on the front line, B Fe, Cunya and Mbermo have strong firepower."
Talking about B Fe
"He did not play where he was best, but was closer to the back, more like a full Can midfield. B Fe is one of the best creators in the Premier League, so he should be brought back to a familiar position. But Amade and B Fe are both No. 10 players, and they are two of Manchester United's best performers last season. As a result, the team signed Cunia and Mbermore again, and they could have used this opportunity to strengthen the goalkeeper or center.
"Of course, it was wise to sign Cunia and Mbermore to increase the goal, but it means B Fe has to retreat to get the ball and create opportunities. Maybe he is not suitable for the defensive position because it is not his strong point, which requires the head coach to adjust. I hope to see B Fee play No. 10 and let Mbermo be the center. Or if Cunya and B Fee play double 10, plus Mbermo, this combination will be very good.
"If you want to maintain your current formation, you might be able to play as a left-wingback. I think the criticism of B Fee is a bit harsh. Without him, it would be impossible to imagine what the team would look like. Before the Europa League final last season, I said that his consistency is exactly what the team needs."
Talking about team culture
"I think Amorin tried to create this cultural change by leaving some players, and he had very clear requirements for the players. I don't think they didn't work hard, but the problem is that the gap between them and the top teams is too big, and they have already spent it. A lot of money. Again, the problem of goalkeepers and strikers has not been solved. Now think about it, we were really lucky in that era. "
Manchester United lacked leader players
" In Manchester United now, when the team is under pressure and underperforming, only B Fee and Maguire can be used as reference points, but Maguire is not a regular starter. There has been a huge gap in this position since that generation of players left.
" Although Manchester United bought and sold a lot of players, there has been no key players like Van Dijk and Allison who can stand out in difficult times. I think if Manchester United can solve this problem as soon as possible, it will help young players grow. ”