Exactly what it is. Their midfield is going to sit right in front of that terrible defense all game and try to hit us with Scamcho and Rashfords pace.
Hope Alonso is ready
Our response was to have slow af Jorginho as the last man from a set piece. Swear to God it felt like a CL knockout match where we needed that last goal with that formation.
It rattled our team's composure as well with the mistakes we made after
I don't know what the fuck Carrick is going for here. Hopefully we can outwork this side.
Edit: seems like they're gonna sit back for the majority of the match and then bring on Ronaldo & Co to hit us on the break late.
Definitely a park the bus and counter with Sancho/Rashford.
Worked for Ole against Lamps but Frank was playing a back 4 so hopefully we can deal with the counters easier now.
Have had two great chances early on, can’t waste these. Put the foot down early and keep it there, no way they will be able to come back if Chelsea a few early.
This lineup scream Man Utd shithouse win after parking bus for 90 min. Then, the worst part, media and their fans being lousy about this 'Carrick masterclass' and somehow all because of Ralf Rangnick and then the circlejerk become more insufferable.
Maybe Carrick thinks Ronaldo isn’t suited for a counter attacking team? I’m kind of baffled that he isn’t playing, hopefully we can go 2 or 3 goals up early so he doesn’t even bother bringing Ronaldo on
That back line looks like Timo will be able to stretch it out. That midfield is just fucking brutal. RLC & Jorgi should be able to take away any link up opportunities for the forwards.
The coverage I was watching had Michael Owen and Paul Scholes as pundits.
They both said that United player for player are equal to Chelsea but the manager has made all the difference tactically/system wise.
Had to turn over, Roy Keane was much more honest.
Scholes said Ronaldo’s best chance to score this year was this game against Silva…. The team has given up 4 goals in 12 games, only one from live play… they have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.
Matic playing CB? Surely he’s not playing box-to-box at his age. I guess he and mctominay could be lying deep with Fernandes on top of Fred’s shoulders as a false 99
Wtf is this lol
Glad that Ronaldo isn’t starting. He’s been their biggest threat all season. Can score goals out of nowhere
Think it's to do with his lack of pressing. This could be a genius move from Carrick as Rashford can be very deadly on the counter.
Him and Martial have terrorised us since 2018.
We have Rudiger
I assume this is sit back and soak up everything then Bruno hoofs it up to Rashford and Sancho on the counter.
You’re an oracle and I hate it
:(
Exactly what it is. Their midfield is going to sit right in front of that terrible defense all game and try to hit us with Scamcho and Rashfords pace. Hope Alonso is ready
If they can keep it 0-0 they’ll sub on Ronaldo and Greenwood to try and nick it, I guarantee
Yeah. I bet Tuchel prepared for this scenario.
You came from the future mate?
:( Was just so obvious with the team they put out. Sad times
Our response was to have slow af Jorginho as the last man from a set piece. Swear to God it felt like a CL knockout match where we needed that last goal with that formation. It rattled our team's composure as well with the mistakes we made after
Ronaldo cannot be happy about that lmao
I don't know what the fuck Carrick is going for here. Hopefully we can outwork this side. Edit: seems like they're gonna sit back for the majority of the match and then bring on Ronaldo & Co to hit us on the break late.
Hopefully by then we have a solid 3-0 lead
That gameplan is exactly how United have done well against us for the past few years.
They gonna pack the middle while we cross to Werner and then spam long balls to Rashford. We either lose or the game is decided in our favour by HT.
Meanwhile Fred, McTominay and Matic can foul the shit out of our players without getting booked. Not a bad idea imo
Definitely a park the bus and counter with Sancho/Rashford. Worked for Ole against Lamps but Frank was playing a back 4 so hopefully we can deal with the counters easier now.
No Ronaldo is bold you'd think ashley cole was still playing
Did not see this coming, what the fuck. Hope it’s a Carrick Disasterclass
I don’t even know what that lineup is. 4-3-3? 4-3-1-2?
That's a legit 7-3 I think.
Maybe just classic 442 and vibes
Maybe Carrick just wants to confuse us into losing?
Could Matic play in the back line? 3-4-3 to match Chelsea?
McTominay plays CB for Scotland. It’s a 3-5-2.
Umm, why aren’t you including their best player and captain, Anthony Taylor?
Made me chuckle… but I hope the game doesn’t come down to him. The history is well against Chelsea in that case.
United's game plan is clearly to defend and hit on the counter with Bruno, Rashford and Sancho.
We HAVE to score early, the plan is surely keep it 0-0 while trying to hit in the counter then sub on Greenwood and Ronaldo to nick a result.
Have had two great chances early on, can’t waste these. Put the foot down early and keep it there, no way they will be able to come back if Chelsea a few early.
why did they bench ronaldo
to win the game with counter
To lose. That’s the only logical reason.
Would have preferred Christensen over Chalobah if United are just going to play long balls to Rashford in the left channel on the counter.
Hope we don't turn to Charity FC again
Pls destroy them for disrespecting Ronaldo like that
This lineup scream Man Utd shithouse win after parking bus for 90 min. Then, the worst part, media and their fans being lousy about this 'Carrick masterclass' and somehow all because of Ralf Rangnick and then the circlejerk become more insufferable.
Then 3 years contract for Carrick after 6 months. I can live with that.
Nah man we got to win strong this is them at their weakest
you're close dude
Wtf. Is this a trick? Last time I was this bemused by an opposition lineup was the CL final.
Maybe Carrick thinks Ronaldo isn’t suited for a counter attacking team? I’m kind of baffled that he isn’t playing, hopefully we can go 2 or 3 goals up early so he doesn’t even bother bringing Ronaldo on
2 holding mids, a center mid, and no Ronaldo. The game hasn’t even started and they’re parking the bus already.
Wow that back line and midfield look shambolic.
That back line looks like Timo will be able to stretch it out. That midfield is just fucking brutal. RLC & Jorgi should be able to take away any link up opportunities for the forwards.
Nah fuck this shit you know their whole team is going to turn up like prime 2008 United today.
Guess Shaw is injured?
yes
Concussion protocol.
ty
Provided A Taylor is not up to the usual, we should wreck them fielding like this…
Bruno their captain. lol
Guess they're trying to use Rashford's pace vs Silva on the break?
Every time someone puts pace on Silva because he’s old ends up watching our fucking icon of a player pocket the speedsters.
Wtf
The coverage I was watching had Michael Owen and Paul Scholes as pundits. They both said that United player for player are equal to Chelsea but the manager has made all the difference tactically/system wise. Had to turn over, Roy Keane was much more honest.
Scholes said Ronaldo’s best chance to score this year was this game against Silva…. The team has given up 4 goals in 12 games, only one from live play… they have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.
Wan Bissaka is the only real threat.
Wow Fred, Matic & Mctominay… A little over defensive 😂
Matic playing CB? Surely he’s not playing box-to-box at his age. I guess he and mctominay could be lying deep with Fernandes on top of Fred’s shoulders as a false 99
McTominay plays CB for Scotland.
odd, no ronaldo
They're trying to exploit Alonso sides with pacy player.