Without putting both Manchester United and Liverpool in comparison, as Liverpool had the better performance. Ball possession favoured Liverpool and furthermore. But without putting Liverpool into analysis their performance was top of the drawer.
With everything being questioned when it comes to LVG losing it entirely, it seems like yesterday's starting lineup was one of the talking points tactically. Yesterday's starting lineup consisted of United's three promising young sensations. Guillermo Varela, Marcus Rashford along with Anthony Martial who were the young prospects fielded by van Gaal.
After successive and impressive European and Premier League debuts for Marcus Rashford scoring four goals in the process, two in Europe and two in the league against the Gunners of Arsene Wenger. That was enough for Rashford to be adored by the fans. Going forward with absentees such as Rooney evidently it would be expected that Rashford would take up the role of putting the ball behind the net as martial too was out for a short injury spell. His return then so made it complicated for LVG to remain simply tactical minded.
Looking into the performance of the youngsters of Manchester United:
LVG's big tactical mess up was apparent through the set up of Rashford and Martial. The quality and abilities of Martial are undoubtedly questionable. The Frenchman has been a versatile player for Man United, able to be utilized on the wings and upfront. The presence of the emerging goalscoring talent in Rashford was compromised when he was shifted on the side where he had to create and supply for Martial. Disappointingly he created 0 chances, had 1 take-on and only had one shot off target. Effective tactics by LVG? I don't think so.
Anthony Martial on this occasion was shifted to an out-and-out striker role and had a better rate of take-ons: 4, compared to one of Rashford and no shot on or off-target for him.
With Rashford scoring 4 goals in a space of 4 days on his debuts was LVG naive of not trying to place a more productive attack against Liverpool?
Patience is emerging short on LVG with the fans and to some who cannot stand it have already called from his head.
By: Vuyolethu Sithatu
@MAVUYOSTAR
With everything being questioned when it comes to LVG losing it entirely, it seems like yesterday's starting lineup was one of the talking points tactically. Yesterday's starting lineup consisted of United's three promising young sensations. Guillermo Varela, Marcus Rashford along with Anthony Martial who were the young prospects fielded by van Gaal.
After successive and impressive European and Premier League debuts for Marcus Rashford scoring four goals in the process, two in Europe and two in the league against the Gunners of Arsene Wenger. That was enough for Rashford to be adored by the fans. Going forward with absentees such as Rooney evidently it would be expected that Rashford would take up the role of putting the ball behind the net as martial too was out for a short injury spell. His return then so made it complicated for LVG to remain simply tactical minded.
Looking into the performance of the youngsters of Manchester United:
- Guillermo Varela had a rating of 6/10, he was steady despite the presence of those around him who weren't. He has and is still making it seen that he is a suitable first choice right-back.
- Marcus Rashford he secured a rating of 5/10, placed on the side. He misjudged an early half-chance and spent the rest of the half offering assistance to Varela. He was subbed at the break.
- Anthony Martial, with the same ratings as Rashford, the young number 9 found himself isolated throughout. On a rare occasions he found himself selling the ball, and to that extent Liverpool's defence were present to snuff him out.
LVG's big tactical mess up was apparent through the set up of Rashford and Martial. The quality and abilities of Martial are undoubtedly questionable. The Frenchman has been a versatile player for Man United, able to be utilized on the wings and upfront. The presence of the emerging goalscoring talent in Rashford was compromised when he was shifted on the side where he had to create and supply for Martial. Disappointingly he created 0 chances, had 1 take-on and only had one shot off target. Effective tactics by LVG? I don't think so.
Anthony Martial on this occasion was shifted to an out-and-out striker role and had a better rate of take-ons: 4, compared to one of Rashford and no shot on or off-target for him.
With Rashford scoring 4 goals in a space of 4 days on his debuts was LVG naive of not trying to place a more productive attack against Liverpool?
Patience is emerging short on LVG with the fans and to some who cannot stand it have already called from his head.
By: Vuyolethu Sithatu
@MAVUYOSTAR
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