Red Devils Manchester United suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Liverpool in an English Premier League (EPL) marquee match. In the face of such a defeat, I think United's manager Tan Hagar is bound to make a series of tactical and formation changes in order to revitalize his players.
Assuming I'm Tannhäuser, I'm probably going to stick with the same starting lineup that underperformed in the previous game for the upcoming match against Southampton and let them suffer the consequences of that loss. This team won the English League Cup just two weeks ago, so they are theoretically capable of turning things around.
For midfielder Bono Fernandes, this game is crucial. With the controversy surrounding his performance at Anfield, the captain will have to prove to everyone why he was once so highly rated. Likewise, winger Lisindo Martinez will also need to improve his performance. Despite his overall performance this season, he was overpowered by Mohamed Sana in the last match and will have to give his best in this match.
Despite the fact that Southampton are currently in a crucial stage of relegation, they have won two of their last three league matches, which leads me to believe that they will opt for a defensive stance, with multiple players involved in the defense. In order to demoralize United's players, Southampton will need to work on their counter-attacks and set-pieces, especially with the top Premier League set-piece specialist in their squad, Woitkoppus.
In order to avoid conceding a goal early in the game, important responsibilities will be placed on Southampton's goalkeeper, Bassino, who will undoubtedly have a busy game ahead of him. Striker Char Adams will not only have to play a key role in the counter-attack, but also put pressure on the United defense. However, I think United will be able to turn things around and take all three points.
