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(Started the game)
In today's showdown.
Manchester United Football Club
The performance was noteworthy, with B Faye returning to form and the 4231 formation being able to flex its muscles. On the contrary.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
The formation was marred by an injury to Richarlison and the overall performance was poor, ending in a loss.
The game began with the hosts
Manchester United Football Club
The team has been strong since then. The midfield duo of Casemiro and Fred were very active and pressed forward frequently, the key to this being the
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
After Richarlison's injury, Conte was forced to adjust his lineup. Kulusevski's absence had already damaged the 343 formation, and Richarlison's departure added insult to injury. Conte sent Sun and HarryKane double striker, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Bissouma midfield consolidation, but the three back configuration does not seem ideal.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
The three at the back system hasn't brought the expected results, with Hojbjerg and Bentancur seemingly struggling to adapt, insufficient side support and a front line that has changed from three strikers to two. Last night
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
The difference between 343 and 352 was evident as the side issues stood out.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
When the three backs are in and out of position.
Manchester United Football Club
of Fred and Casemiro up top, B Fay was able to switch positions flexibly on either side. Tottenham's wings were poor, with Doherty and Perisic both out of form and Perisic unable to form a partnership with Sun.
Manchester United Football Club
Providing cover for Antony, Dalot pressed forward to stack with him, Fred followed up and B Faye supported from time to time to build pressure down the left. Antony had a great shot parried by Lloris in the first half but had a good chance.
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Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
hard get rid of
Manchester United Football Club
countered in the press, and Sunseri's connection with HarryKane broke. After a stalemate in the first half, at the 46:00 mark of the second half
Manchester United Football Club
On defense Lisandro Martinez sprinted to the top of the center line, B fee passed, Antony picked up the ball and crossed it, Rashford laid it off across the field for Fred to shoot at the top of the box, the ball was refracted and broke through the goal.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
There was a lack of protection at the back returning to the position, Bissouma in particular. Both goals were related to the center of
Manchester United Football Club
Advance directly down the wings and through the central back line.
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
Unable to change this dynamic, the defenders looked flustered and the lack of support from Hojbjerg led to a weak back line. Conte had a man at hand but failed to make a change in time. He had planned to make a change after 70 minutes but five changes were made in the latter part of the match and the team ran out of substitutes.
However, at 68 minutes
Manchester United Football Club
Scoring again, Antony countered with a diagonal pass through the middle, B Faye picked up the ball and was broken up by Romero, Fred took the shot, the ball was refracted and B Faye was open for a breakaway goal.
Romero was too impatient and shoveled the ball directly, should have grabbed it instead of flying it, blocked B fee but Fred was already beside him. From 18 yards in front of the penalty area, Fred formed a two-on-one with B Faye, Bissouma was in the wrong position and Romero rushed out in front of his opponent's shot.
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Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
Attempts were made to attack strongly with two wing passes to HarryKane, who was offside a number of times, but HarryKane did manage to form a shot on goal. With two strikers, the two wings should be stronger to the center, Sun was slightly lost, Spurs three midfield so that he did not need to retreat, but the manpower in front of the field is insufficient, Perisic can not effectively forward, Spurs difficult to split the side. Sun can only attack the center strongly, but the
Manchester United Football Club
Center back holds his position, Casemiro stays back for the second half.
Manchester United Football Club
Always dominated in numbers at the back and disrupted Tottenham's passing.
