3 Ways Solskjaer Can Fix Manchester United’s Midfield Problems

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  • Welcome back guys! Today we’re looking at three ways Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can fix Man Utd’s midfield problems.
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    Manchester United’s double pivot isn’t a problem in all situations. In bigger, or more chaotic games, the industry and energy of Fred and Scott McTominay is perfect for stopping the opposition progressing through United’s centre. Where Manchester United tend to struggle is in games where they dominate possession or there isn’t any space to exploit.
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    In preseason, Ole seemed to have found a winning partnership in the form of Nemanja Matic and Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek’s quick, one touch play and ability to receive in every situation but still retain the ball would create time for Matic to take more touches and still find a dangerous progressive pass. In the 4-0 win over Everton this duo thrived. Why the combination worked so well is because Matic was given more defensive responsibility, which gave Donny more freedom to play further from his partner, creating space for each other and making United more difficult to press with a 4-4-2.
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    The next way Solskjaer could improve the midfield progression is by reducing it. United don’t have to focus their play in central areas. A number of quality teams look to progress the ball down the flanks including Chelsea and especially Liverpool who use their full backs to do the majority of their progressive passing. Solskjaer could do something similar with his own full backs.
    Luke Shaw is already an excellent option at left back with a very complete passing range on his left foot but Aaron Wan-Bissaka can struggle to play a progressive pass. Either he prefers to play inside or backwards or he takes too many touches and his side becomes overloaded, forcing him to pass sideways or backwards.
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    And the final way Solskjaer could fix Manchester United’s midfield is to sign a progressive midfielder.
    There are reportedly a number of players on the market right now, but the two who I’d like to see at Old Trafford are Eduardo Camavinga or Ruben Neves. Camavinga is a star of the future and is reportedly available for 35 million euros. Whilst the 18 year old could go straight into the first team, it’s more likely that he’d take time to adapt to life in the Premier League. But given he’d be a staple in United’s midfield for the next decade, he’d still be a bargain.
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  • @olaniyanedward6253
    @olaniyanedward6253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Show this to Solskjær, Murtough and the man utd board

    • @AkashGGMU
      @AkashGGMU 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @uzoma2813
      @uzoma2813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doesn’t Dave actually work for Man Utd anyway, surely ole and the coaching staff watch his videos?

    • @zeeone4492
      @zeeone4492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If the manager doesn’t realise this then why he he the manager

    • @rahulw98088
      @rahulw98088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spot on AWB along with Fred & Mctominay slows down the tempo

    • @KingKabi
      @KingKabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, says enough about the manager.

  • @Evolveosteopathy
    @Evolveosteopathy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Love both Neves and Camavinger, surely now with McT having surgery it’s a must now!

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      👍👍👍

    • @thomascolasante
      @thomascolasante 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He should be back after the international break for us

    • @tevlar123
      @tevlar123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Lmao man said his name hard r

    • @andrewhaldane7932
      @andrewhaldane7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We had 6 winnable fixtures followed by 6 hard ones out of the next seven (including Arsenal who seem to beat us even when not in great form lately) we should be taking maximum points from those first half dozen games and get some good form, momentum and confidence going. The injury to McT highlights just how thin our squad is in Defensive Midfield, we shouldn't be having to play people out of position after just one injury, we need Neves in NOW.

    • @Dan21278
      @Dan21278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tevlar123 this had me in tears

  • @zayismusic
    @zayismusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Neves should be signed as it's the safest because he's already a star in the Premier league... So no need for adaptation...

    • @joon-young9589
      @joon-young9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      l doubt he would replace McFred, he sounds like another bench player. to Ole McFred are *proven as they have helped him get secure his job. ole is the issue

    • @hummusloverboi1
      @hummusloverboi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine that link up with Bruno too 🤩

    • @manny6669
      @manny6669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joon-young9589 lol

    • @andrewhaldane7932
      @andrewhaldane7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joon-young9589
      Incorrect! Olé relies on them because the only other senior squad option is Matic who is slow, hasn't got the legs and can't play more than once a week. Donny isn't a no. 6, United need Neves and Camavinga....the board should sell Lingard for £20m up front and use that to finance the first years payments for Neves and Camavinga. Just offer what Wolves and Rennes want (within reason) and they would probably agree to a staggered payment fee over 5 years. That way United sort out the DM problem AND have a long term replacement for Pogba already in place. United have a few million from the sell on clause on Lukaku to help with their wages and once Pogba goes they will be £290k a week better off.

    • @wolfswinkel8906
      @wolfswinkel8906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@andrewhaldane7932 Donny isn't a no.6 but he played the position really well against Everton, remember? Just watch the video. Ole is keeping a world class CM on the bench in favour of underperforming players. Let's hope he doesn't bench Neves after signing him.

  • @nolawnoorder384
    @nolawnoorder384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    scenes when donny starts against wolves and newcastle for the 2nd game in a row (i never seen him started for the 2nd game in a row last season)

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @nolawnoorder384
      @nolawnoorder384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@StatmanDave although to be honest Dave, as much i wanted Donny to start. Ole would probably put a cardbout cutout of McSauce rather than starting Donny

    • @KingKabi
      @KingKabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nolawnoorder384 Sad but true.

    • @jonahthrane812
      @jonahthrane812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't even start against wolves.

    • @KingKabi
      @KingKabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jonahthrane812 What’s sad is, Pogba struggled in that midfield role today. Same position Donny would have done better in, in terms of just keeping the ball unlike Fred who kept screwing up.
      Pogba needs to be given some freedom.
      Donny needs to be played ahead of Fred and McTominay.
      And this manager needs to find a better system for the current group we have.

  • @jonasloic4194
    @jonasloic4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    DONNY VAN DE BEEK DESERVE TO PLAY AT MANCHESTER UNITED

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      we will defo see him in the next few weeks.

    • @jonasloic4194
      @jonasloic4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@StatmanDave YES DONNY VAN DE BEEK DESERVE RESPECT OGS

    • @zeeone4492
      @zeeone4492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We deserve a top manager at Manchester United

    • @rahulw98088
      @rahulw98088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StatmanDave Words from Ole's press conference, he is very close to Matic for starting (but not Fred). Van de Beek & Fred will not work, nor VDB will play

    • @KingKabi
      @KingKabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StatmanDave Yeah, in the Carabao Cup.

  • @martinez5566
    @martinez5566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Neves is the man. I'm itching for this signing. Camavinga's a great one for the future, but we need the fix now. We're Utd, we should be able to get both.

    • @daftbanna7202
      @daftbanna7202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Camavinga is good now and my god how rich do you think we are

    • @hainamle6817
      @hainamle6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@daftbanna7202 very rich and you seriously think ole is going to play a 19 year old kid from ligue 1? He doesnt even know how to use donny, an international player and champions league proven

    • @jtdabraham7638
      @jtdabraham7638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hainamle6817 did the same thing with Amad who has champions league experience

    • @ramabhinav9627
      @ramabhinav9627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're not the same United so very likely it'll remain just like this.

    • @hainamle6817
      @hainamle6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jtdabraham7638 exactly. ole is clueless

  • @mohammadsawlih3869
    @mohammadsawlih3869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    If we do not sign a defensive midfielder then we should play VDB with Mctominay.

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That could be interesting.

    • @manutdfan8899
      @manutdfan8899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@StatmanDave McTominay had surgery so we could play him next to pogba

    • @collin8915
      @collin8915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@manutdfan8899 defensive midfielders do have to do some form of defending, this is real life not FIFA mate.

    • @loubloom777
      @loubloom777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​ i know ppl like to pile on Fred too much, of course it is warranted, but currently he is our most industrious defensive player, with his tackling we regain back possession fairly quickly. against Soton, we failed to keep the attacking momentum the moment we took fred out, nobody was winning the midfield battle and recycle the ball back. would like to see him and VdB pair up together in the middle of the park.

    • @hainamle6817
      @hainamle6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@loubloom777 but fred cant pass

  • @FrizFroz
    @FrizFroz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Neves just showed us the gulf in class between him and Fred today! Screened the backline with composure and sprayed dangerous passese to Traore from deep. Fred almost lost us 2 goals in the first 15 mins!

  • @timmz54
    @timmz54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Donny is the answer!

    • @zarifhaq2802
      @zarifhaq2802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since mctominay is out now I wish donny will finally get chance he deserves

    • @ulrichleukam1068
      @ulrichleukam1068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donny is replacement for Pogba and Brunno, sadly for him those two are overperforming

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100%

    • @footballbrainer279
      @footballbrainer279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has to be in the team

    • @footballbrainer279
      @footballbrainer279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ulrichleukam1068 yes he is..but he also can play as an 8, where Fred played vs Soton on Sunday

  • @ephraimetu2775
    @ephraimetu2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Signing of Ruben Neves is something I really want for us... I just hope we can..
    Deep lying play maker with good defensive attributes.. I just hope we can

  • @collin8915
    @collin8915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    With everyone available, I would love to see McTominay and VDB or if by some miracle we do sign a midfielder as the the double pivot. Fred's lack of quality passing and progression neuters so many attacks early on, and his work rate alone is not enough to make up for his offensive ineptitude.

    • @henryeghaghara9385
      @henryeghaghara9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been begging for this combo, what ole sees in Fred, only God knows

    • @timbertv5525
      @timbertv5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So Pogba on the bench? Try telling that to Ole. Not gonna happen.

  • @pranaymanocha1947
    @pranaymanocha1947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Imo Neves seems to be the right immediate fit, while Camavinga is the more versatile, with potential to be one of the best single pivots in the world. While it's in the air if we actually sign anyone, it's an area of concern for a while now

  • @thereal_markymark
    @thereal_markymark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been saying this for ages! Get Donny into the double Pivot and use DALOT! Diogo can be a world class fullback if he is actually given a chance to develop, and this will allow united to actually let AWB get some recovery in, so he is not exhausted.

  • @Pyeman1992
    @Pyeman1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Personally I feel that Yves Bissouma would be a better fit than Camavinga. He's got Premier League experience, is great on the ball and solid in the tackle. Reminds me of a prime Matic at Chelsea.

    • @emmanuelogelle3965
      @emmanuelogelle3965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a box to box CM. Not a DM actually

    • @Pyeman1992
      @Pyeman1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emmanuelogelle3965 Players can operate in multiple positions/roles. He plays in a slightly more attacking role at BHA at the moment, but he's played deeper in the past and has all the skills necessary to do so.

  • @mohammeddmalik
    @mohammeddmalik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'd rather a traditional ball winning 6. Like you say we have plenty of natural no.8's including Pogba who is one of the best in the world. What we need is a CDM with exceptional defensive stats which is why Bissouma gets my vote. Doing all the dirty work alongside Pogba would be perfect.

    • @desperate_desperado
      @desperate_desperado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Statistically, Fred is a better ball winner than Bissouma

    • @thorler3233
      @thorler3233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bissouma isn’t a traditional 6 though..

    • @Mrbeerus1
      @Mrbeerus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fred plays better in a midfield 3

    • @hainamle6817
      @hainamle6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@desperate_desperado fred cant bloody hell pass

    • @nwaohajoelndubuisi1753
      @nwaohajoelndubuisi1753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hainamle6817 bissouma is better than m cFred

  • @enriquesalvador9904
    @enriquesalvador9904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you say that the McFred works in bigger games, but last season we were bad in a lot of bigger games, with 0-0s against Chelsea, City, Liverpool, and Arsenal (and the other loss to Arsenal).
    Those teams found a way to defend against United's counter and now we struggle to break down any tight defense regardless of the team.

  • @henrybrown9562
    @henrybrown9562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Crazy how perfect Neves would be for United.

    • @krrish751
      @krrish751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Neves is more like an orchestrator. United would need a destroyer like ndidi or rice

    • @henrybrown9562
      @henrybrown9562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@krrish751disagree, Fred is combative enough for me. I think we need someone who can orchestrate from the back and allow us to pick apart teams that sit deeper. Rice is a good compromise, but I don’t actually think Ndidi would be worth anywhere near the money he would cost, his ball distribution is pretty bad.

  • @afroman1611
    @afroman1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your resemblance to Timo Werner is next level.
    Love your content!!

  • @MPDsMrETTA
    @MPDsMrETTA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We need a good cdm more so we can play pogba and Bruno as two attacking midfielders

  • @PedroCaminoMUFC
    @PedroCaminoMUFC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Dave. Agreed on Neves. He is the player that we need.

  • @robthomas3968
    @robthomas3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’ve loved Neves for a couple of years now 🤞 I hope he comes in, but United being united they never do all the deals they need to

    • @linhviet4656
      @linhviet4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crap 😭😭😭 you broke my hope 😂😂😂

  • @smggaming27
    @smggaming27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I said the same yesterday in another video..but a guys said..I didn't understand how we build up the play...actually with Fred and mctominay..we don't have a built up play..we only play..in transition..counter attacking

  • @omakanathanielo.2345
    @omakanathanielo.2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    With Mctominey's surgery, getting a CDM would be great. It's been a necessity for a long time now, and getting the deal over the line in this situation is gonna be great for both club and fans. Neves is great, and being Manchester United, we can get both Neves and Camavinga.

  • @umbertobehounek3370
    @umbertobehounek3370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As always, great content! Neves is perfect and he can improve.!?

  • @mohdkhairulanwarzahri2132
    @mohdkhairulanwarzahri2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dave. Could you make a study and video on the possibility for Lindelof to become Man Utd next CDM? I think he has the criterias and skills to become a good CDM, especially on his passing range. Cheers mate!

  • @wilcoxtam810
    @wilcoxtam810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWB is why some argue that signing Trippier is more important than a CM. Trippier can replicate what shaw does on the left and that will solve a lot of our penetration issues

  • @liamclarke5275
    @liamclarke5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Dave, the criticism we constantly hear about Neves is he doesn't cover enough ground. Do you know how he measures up for average distance covered per 90, compared to other centre midfielders?

    • @jamminright4384
      @jamminright4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've done a bit of research myself and he averages about 390km covered in season (around 10km per 90) which usually puts him comfortably in the top 15 of players in the league for distance covered in a season. I'd say he covers quite a fair bit of ground. Sorry if my numbers are wrong, I gathered this off a quick research but I desperately want Neves at utd

    • @blackhan5755
      @blackhan5755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even if he doesn't, we have two center-backs and two defensively solid full-backs who also happen to be fast and aggressive one on one. Football teams nowadays always have four or five players sitting back anyway.

  • @Bishopk60
    @Bishopk60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Statman! If only Ole could see it 😭 need Neves in!

  • @celestialbagel6672
    @celestialbagel6672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave, can we get a video on Harvey Elliot and how he fits into and improves Klopps team?
    Thanks

  • @zerokelvin273
    @zerokelvin273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Dave!!

  • @rounakthadani80
    @rounakthadani80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love Ruben Neves Dave... hes too good. and as you said, he would be a perfect fit for us. Also, he is prem proven and as Mctominay is out and Matic cannot play every game, it would be so good if we got him rn... Hope Mcsause's injury may lead us to get another player in🙌 great vid mate

    • @zeeone4492
      @zeeone4492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Mctominay’s forces the manager to buy a player he should be buying anyway it means we have the wrong manager

  • @sghsky1120
    @sghsky1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donny and Neves could be the best defensive duo for united as you explained Dave. Hope Solskjaer watches this video and learns a thing or two. Great video BTW.

  • @fitrafael2738
    @fitrafael2738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mctom VDB
    Bruno Lingard Rashford
    Ronaldo
    1. Lingard- attack space
    2. Bruno - key passes
    3. Rashford - wide winger/counter
    4. Vdb - roam
    5. Mctom- cover back

  • @GLAZERSOUT-oz8kh
    @GLAZERSOUT-oz8kh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This injury is a blessing in disguise. I just wonder who goes on the bench behind Donny. As Fred we’ve saw for years he has to start IF he plays as he takes too long to get into the game coming off the bench. We just really need ndidi or I like rabiot as a shout tall still only 26 can get around the pitch. Honestly irl take anyone over what we have 😂😂. I’m dyslexic sorry for spelling 👏👏

  • @singsangsung9022
    @singsangsung9022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really wanted to see boubacar kamara and koopmeiner.
    Neves could be a great option.
    I can totally see VDB-NEVES-BRUNO work well

    • @stuartenglish5088
      @stuartenglish5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Koopmeiners would be ideal and can play as a single pivot...

    • @singsangsung9022
      @singsangsung9022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stuartenglish5088 yeah but he has not been linked

    • @stuartenglish5088
      @stuartenglish5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@singsangsung9022 Sadly

    • @XY1541-s3v
      @XY1541-s3v 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stuartenglish5088i think Koop... has already moved to Italy.

    • @stuartenglish5088
      @stuartenglish5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@XY1541-s3v Nope has been playing for AZ Alkmaar and has played in Europe for them too...

  • @bradjones2171
    @bradjones2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neves or Bissouma for me. I’m shocked no one is heavily linked to him. He could also fix our midfield, allowing Pogba to operate a similar role as he does for France!

    • @GLAZERSOUT-oz8kh
      @GLAZERSOUT-oz8kh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If we get rabiot, Pogba can literally play his french role as rabiot tall wins headers, mobile gets around the pitch and can pass very good and he’d have 3 french teammates here already 😏 only £35-50million

  • @zaheral-qassab4622
    @zaheral-qassab4622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do agree with your suggestions, but I believe Saul of Atletico Madrid would be the best and affordable player as he is Atletico's academy graduate and played for all his career under Simeone managership who is well known as master of defensive plans. Also Saul is 26 and can play in any position along midfield (CM/CDM, AM, or box-to-box midfielder)... He is known for his expertise and composure under pressure besides his dribbling ability which enables him to play at the head of the triangle in front of the defense to move the ball forward to start attack...

  • @mpersard
    @mpersard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Neves all day long for me. 👏

  • @jhpfdijtuiweruot
    @jhpfdijtuiweruot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoughts on the wild card options of Lindelof, AWB or even (* puts on crash helmet) Phil Jones playing as CDM?

  • @nwaohajoelndubuisi1753
    @nwaohajoelndubuisi1753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice show always

  • @ianmacdonald1284
    @ianmacdonald1284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love neves! Possibly in the winter transfer window? Also, would love to see a vid on the signing of Ronaldo!

  • @stephanechan4401
    @stephanechan4401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sell Lingard and Martial, play Pogba on the left as in first two matches and use the money to buy both Neves and Camavinga in a double pivot.
    In defensive mode, switch to 4-3-1-2 with Pogba, Camavinga and Neves behind Bruno.

  • @bechstudry4040
    @bechstudry4040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I shed a tear when he talked about Neves

  • @mohammadsawlih3869
    @mohammadsawlih3869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We already have midfielders who can progress the ball in pogba and van de beek but the problem is we don't have a defensive midfielder to give them more freedom. We need a top class ball winning defensive midfielder.

  • @ashfaaq4413
    @ashfaaq4413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neves and camavinga, getting both would be ideal, atleast one of them is a must!

  • @footballbrainer279
    @footballbrainer279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Go back to a back 3, a 3-5-2 Scott between Maguire and Varane who can be pushing forward to the 6 position
    Have Beek - Pogba - Bruno in the midfield
    Sancho - Greenwood as front 2
    This 3-5-2 can become 4-4-2 diamond when needed
    Or a 4-3-3 Scott - Beek - Bruno, Pogba in LW, MG striker and Sancho RW

  • @ashleygarnett8840
    @ashleygarnett8840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you should do a video how David Moyes has turned West Ham around since being appointed manager.

  • @abhinavshyam9564
    @abhinavshyam9564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id have a box to box midfielder in the pivot along with an anchor man

  • @lovethawa9304
    @lovethawa9304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Statman Dave.. my favorite youtuber..🤗

  • @brandumb925
    @brandumb925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top DM wishlist for next season:
    Neves
    Ndidi
    Rice
    Bissouma
    Tchouameni
    All three would allow united to run a 4-3-3 with a true #6, allowing both Bruno and Pogba to roam free in the midfield.

  • @luizguilherme3583
    @luizguilherme3583 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Dave, where you pick these stats?

  • @mystteek9630
    @mystteek9630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Neves and think he should be 1st choice, but I also was thinking Zakaria is also a nice fit. He's young and still has alot to grow, but he is a good buy for me.

  • @adriantuimur7842
    @adriantuimur7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dalot getting recognition nice

  • @zimcoder
    @zimcoder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would sign Neves. He is best suited to play behind the attack minded midfielders we have. Intact he could be the key to unlock Van Der Beek who could play alongside him in a more advanced role.

  • @orurkalmanfririksson9278
    @orurkalmanfririksson9278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Life after Pogba ! 433: Gk: DDG RB: Dalot CB: Varane CB: Maguire LB: Shaw CM: DVB CM: Neves CM: CAM: Bruno LW: Rashy ST : MG11 RW: Sancho

  • @JeanPierre7788
    @JeanPierre7788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tchouameni is better. He has all those things you mentioned but has better defensive stats and is a better ball carrier. He is at or very close to the Casemiro, Fabinho, Verratti, Kante class of CDM's as he is right now. Of the transferable/available CDM's in European football, he is THE best. Top 5 CDMs in the world in the next 3 years. is an EASY call with Tchouameni

  • @9snaga
    @9snaga 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blingman Dave 🔥

  • @HA-fp8wi
    @HA-fp8wi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruno can only operate the way he does, because of Fred, but Fred's more of liability than an asset (depend on how you look at it I suppose). He's making Bruno great, but at the same time our defense will suffer especially if Matic (older, and slower), Pogba, lindeloef, or Bailly (card/fk/pen magnet) is there playing alongside him. That's why Fred is being best paired with highly energetic/enthusiastic McT. Maybe Portuguese connection can do wonders? Will see.

  • @axelavohai2982
    @axelavohai2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Without money. 4-1-4-1; De Gea/Henderson, AWB, Shaw, Maguire, Varane, Lindelof(DM), Pogba(CM) B. Fernandes(CM), Sancho, Rashford/Greenwood, CR7. Or 4-1-3-2 Lindelof(DM) Pogba, De Beek, B. Fernandes, CR7, Cavani/Greenwood.

  • @kunmioriade6324
    @kunmioriade6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We should forget specialist midfielders because there’s a small amount of them these days and the board aren’t willing to pay for the other specialist to create balance. So that means getting rid of Pogba even though he’s the most talented player we’ve got. Having midfielders like camavinga,Saul, Bissouma, donny and neves makes more sense right now. All of them can share defensive responsibilities and make us unpredictable in build up. From ball carrying from bissouma, deep balls from Neves or small interact passes from donny. We would finally have balance. All these players are at a cheap/very reasonable price/reasonable age too. The only down fall is reduction In height but Varane and Maguire should help cover that.

  • @clivemuhorondegwa1945
    @clivemuhorondegwa1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve wanted Ruben Neves for 2 years now and he looks like he is getting better

  • @dw4076
    @dw4076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for your Ronaldo video now and what about a 442 with Ronaldo and cavani as strikers and pogba and Fernandes as box to midfielders

  • @febian1529
    @febian1529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think United board tend to sign player that available in the market and has marketing value, but not really the player they need. Last season they signed van de beek when they actually need a CB, this season they desperately need CDM but they prioritise sancho, they signed amad and pellistri but neither of them become the starting eleven.
    United are always 1 year late in fixing their problem so every year their team isnt complete and have many holes. Its hard for them to compete with chelsea and man city because the incompetence of the board.

  • @nnd5768
    @nnd5768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saul was a big miss again. 5mil loan with 30mil option was a blessing.
    At this point, McTominay is definite starter. I would play either VDB next to him, or train Lindelof to be CDM.
    Matic is too slow too clumsy, Fred is not good. Garner Mejbri still too young.
    Pogba is not for central mid.
    This will be our biggest weakness this year. Although Maguire will need to improve as well.
    Most important question will be how we will do with Sancho and Rashford this year. Will they get those numbers we need?
    Now that we got Ronaldo we can stop relying on Martial.
    It seems that we can be playing 4 4 2 again with Cavani Ronaldo in front,
    Greenwood Bruno McTominay Pogba/VDB/Sancho/Rashford behind.
    Or we keep 4 3 3 and have Rashford Ronaldo Greenwood in front and Bruno McT and VDB behind.
    Telles Dalot Lindelof Bailly Henderson Heaton Lingard Mata now Sancho give us great squad depth this season.
    Jones Fred Matic Martial should not be playing. All better sold in Jan. 80mil in.
    If we will have Haland to replace Cavani next summer, add Hummels/Kjaer/Felipe on free, maybe add Goretzka on free or maybe even can snatch Saul out of Chelsea after loan, then we will have a complete team.

  • @V.D03
    @V.D03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:05 look at martial just standing

  • @holokai1238
    @holokai1238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ole would still pick Mcfred even if you gave him prime Pirlo

    • @andrewhaldane7932
      @andrewhaldane7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Silly comment. Who else does he have to play there apart from an ageing Matic?

    • @rbk7317
      @rbk7317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro this comment is really funny

  • @fatomiabdul7997
    @fatomiabdul7997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ole should get nevez or try lindeof in DCM maybe in a cup to test things out.

  • @edvinblomberg3043
    @edvinblomberg3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Declan Rice, Aurélien Tchouaméni or Boubacar Kamara for me. We need a defensive styled player who can let a more box to box player go forward. I don't think Neves, Camavinga or Saul are defensive enough.

  • @buddhagurung658
    @buddhagurung658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    McTominy and van de Beek ❤️🤗

  • @stuartenglish5088
    @stuartenglish5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The problem with Neves is what you said he does good... stepping out and closing down the dribbler... we don't need another midfielder that just runs to the play... because if they cock up we are exposed... Neves can do this at Wolves as they play with a back 3... we need someone to cut the passing lanes and shield the defence and even drop into defence if the fullback's get exposed...

    • @MrPorto4ever
      @MrPorto4ever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Man utd can also play in sort of back 3. One of the main issues of the awb was his attack output last season but he is great at defending and 1vs1 so let him stay back when the team is attacking and make a back 3 with varane and maguire so the defensive midfielder (in this case neves but can be other) can screen infront of them.

    • @stuartenglish5088
      @stuartenglish5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrPorto4ever So if United sign Neves they have to change to a back 3 which isn't going to happen... and if it does that means they have to drop Pogba or Fernandes... not going to happen... if they do go to a back 3 it negates the need for a dm...

  • @solo.dcooleyes4542
    @solo.dcooleyes4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ruben Neves would be a good CDM for man utd! He is very effective and underrated midfielder 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

  • @theophilusamoah8036
    @theophilusamoah8036 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a comparison between Kalvin Phillips and Rúben Neves?

  • @sbizz38
    @sbizz38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoughts on kamara tchouameni and florentino luis

  • @jasonbecker5738
    @jasonbecker5738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just because of our obsession for Declan Rice is going to cost us an year of silverware and moreover ole, his job.

  • @ImranKhan-vl5dm
    @ImranKhan-vl5dm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ole better be taking points from this. Stacked in attack, wings and cmd. Very little to no options from deep/sitting (Matic)

  • @allone7593
    @allone7593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least one dmf must come. If it not neves or camavinga, there's still a lot of players that can be bought. Koopmeiners can be one of it

  • @amogelangmosako2402
    @amogelangmosako2402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first time watching one of his videos clicked because he reminded me of my favourite Chelsea player Turbo Timo

  • @munsakachoongo8921
    @munsakachoongo8921 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three solutions for the first team.
    A) Pogba - Ndidi - Bruno
    B) Pogba - McSauce - Bruno
    C) Pogba - Lindelof - Bruno.
    I don't think we need Camavinga, Neves or Saul. Only Ndidi.

  • @subhanqureshi4273
    @subhanqureshi4273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would request you to meet ole and show this because we cannot mess up again in that position.

  • @skip2mylou05
    @skip2mylou05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think DVB will cover signing another CM until Garner and Hannibal break the first team.

  • @tinotendadhliwayo9244
    @tinotendadhliwayo9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    after this video, i really want to see Neves at United!!!

  • @MrJohnc1903
    @MrJohnc1903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever we buy a hybrid midfielder they come up short. Ndidi is the obvious answer. Good at keeping tempo, and intercepting. Would suit Pogba excellent in the double pivot, and we might actually get the best out of Pogba giving him the freedom to bomb forwards, or control from deep. Pogba does have the passing range of Neves easily.
    Whenever we try the fancy solutions it fails. Donny, Fred and McTominay are the hybrid kind of dm, and it does not work. Get a proper CDM, and we can interchange Pogba and DVB besides him.
    Or get Neves/camavinga/saul, and sell pogba. And we would still be needing an actual DM.

  • @icecream306
    @icecream306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donny - Neves - Fernandsche sounds nice

  • @hamilton7627
    @hamilton7627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    he needs to play two attacking mids with pogba and bruno like how southgate used to do

  • @den_525
    @den_525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All this sounds good if Ole is flexible... He'd never play DVB regularly or Dalot that's the problem. They definitely need a midfielder that's comfortable with the ball Fred, struggle to get the ball out, struggle with quick passes. A good CDM should be able to allow 2 more attacking players Eg. Pogba and Bruno to play the way they play. Rodri or Fernandinho lets Gundogan and KDB do whatever they want... we don't have that player.
    I'd say United should even borderline consider playing Varane at CDM, he's great on the ball, and will protect the back 4.

  • @memo44536
    @memo44536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave please a video about James Garner

  • @uchennaokerekeocha146
    @uchennaokerekeocha146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Statman Dave to be part of United's back room staff

  • @nashrmrj
    @nashrmrj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you looks like timo werner mate 😂 anyway great analysis as always dave 💪🏼

  • @markusplayroom3618
    @markusplayroom3618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    neves clearly could play as a defensive midfielder or even as deep lying midfielder with his long pass and vision he showed to us at wolves game. he would clearly suit the squad quick-counter style

  • @-gui-
    @-gui- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matic - simply shouldn't be starting PL games. He immediately slows down the tempo of the game, better to be used when Utd need to see out games.
    It may be unpopular opinion, but I do believe McFred is the best option. They've got good chemistry with and off the ball. Also, our attacking players seem to be more willing to express themselves when they have McFred behind them.
    Sadly, there are no top CDM in the market presently. Camavinga may take time to settle; a proper deep-lying midfielder is what we need, and Neves isn't that.

  • @christopherobasi
    @christopherobasi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In all fairness, pre-season was Matic and Andreas in the Double Pivot

  • @huncho193
    @huncho193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave what club do you support?

    • @StatmanDave
      @StatmanDave  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MUFC

    • @huncho193
      @huncho193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StatmanDave Me too! I just hope Ole is the man for the job because I'm starting to doubt his ability to lead the team to victory.

  • @theflyingdonkeypunch
    @theflyingdonkeypunch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whatever happens with transfers now, Ollie has to start trying different tactics and rotating his squad more. We are far too predicatble and McFred is clearly ineffective for a lot of matches

  • @olivermorrison2342
    @olivermorrison2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Oles recent Interviews means we won't sign anyone else.
    Stilp think we can mount a real challenge in all comps this season though. GGMU

    • @uwais6163
      @uwais6163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep dreaming pal with Ole we ain't doing nothing but top4 oh wait that's considered a trophy now 🙄

  • @shemardavis1568
    @shemardavis1568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mixtape Dave

  • @rl1986
    @rl1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think If we got got Saul on loan and sign cammavinga I feel this is a good idea because i feel this provides depth and time for cammavinga and won’t cost us the big money

  • @star.studded_scorpio
    @star.studded_scorpio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get your stats

  • @aaront9778
    @aaront9778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    a miracle

  • @stephenmbugua1443
    @stephenmbugua1443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    please tell me why we can't fund raise as fans to buy a DM??..

  • @berdan1042
    @berdan1042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why aren’t we linked to Bissouma or ndidi.
    Out of all these options i would rather get Camavinga he is younger as well but for now Neves would be much better

    • @andrewhaldane7932
      @andrewhaldane7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bissouma isn't a No. 6 and Ndidi isn't an option and is more of a destroyer and box to box player than a defensive shield and deep laying playmaker, he would be more of an upgrade on McT.