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Erik Ten Hag
Erik Ten Hag
Erik Ten Hag
He will most certainly start those 2, even if Mainoo was able to play. He's been picking the starting XI and subs to make this happen.Given Mainoo is suspended, he may start alongside Ugarte vs Arsenal - unless Amorim tries something else (like Yoro CB with Mazraoui CDM or Bruno in a pivot with Mount starting)
Not sure why you feel the need to state the obviousNo manager wants unathletic midfielders without technique.
Every manager, every system, those aiming for trophies, need midfielders who can run, have a good first touch and pass a ball.
It's not an Amorim thing or a requirement of his particular system. It's universal.
There isn't a midfield set up or system that can have current Casemrio. Not at the top level.
Well because you saying "Amorim likes athletic midfielders with technique" is an extremely obvious statement.Not sure why you feel the need to state the obvious
I genuinely don't see what else he's being asked to do compared to the previous "systems". We are not being hit in transition (like under Ten Hag), the counters we suffered were mostly direct balls that the defenders struggled with (in terms of pace). What actually happens is the opposition is able to run past Casemiro in midfield and is targeting him whenever he's isolated.
He looks super heavy (I'd bet he gained a few pounds compared to beginning of the season) and seems to me very uncomfortable in possession. I don't see the "system" changing here, he just is in bad shape or simply too old. He never was a nimble ball carrier like Matic, so he is close to being useless as as a DM at the moment.
That said, he will most likely be used as a more of an attacker in that midfield duo. He still has a good vision and passing IMO.
Do you think it’s an easy sale? Remember us trying to sell Alexis?Should be sold this summer
That is exactly my feeling as well, I am quite surprised he looks so bad now. It's not like he's expected to do this and that, it's the basics he's failing at and it seems to me it's purely fitness at the moment. Whether that is age or too much weight it's difficult to tell, but it's not looking good at all. He looked decent with Ugarte so maybe that still works as our first choice midfield for remaining of the season, but him and Mainoo/Eriksen is no-go.I'd agree. On paper, this current setup is certainly not worse for him to operate as a midfielder. I think he's finding it hard to get rhythm being rotated and find his role in the team because of the contrast to what he was asked to do before whether by instruction or instinct; transitional play (lots of through balls and fast switches) whilst covering large areas and plugging leaks everywhere. Now, he is playing a far more orthodox midfield two but to excel, he needs to rely on tactical and technical improvements i.e the opposite of his last 2 years with us.
He certainly has it in him but it is a surprise to see a player of his experience find himself like a fish out of a pond these past 2-3 games. What happens in the summer though is the big question.
Nope. But highly paid executed have to justify their positionDo you think it’s an easy sale? Remember us trying to sell Alexis?
Definitely one of our weaker players yesterday, kept getting caught in possession & misplacing passes or playing hopeful long balls. Maybe just an off game because he has been okay recently.
It's just his game. For someone who has played in midfield his entire career he is very slow on the ball. It may also just be the speed of the premier league is too much for him. when things are slow he is steady and fine but as soon as the pace picks up his passing, touch and tackling go out the window. I don't think it's an age thing, I just think if he's not in a 3 and able to be at the base keeping things simple then he struggles once the game gets faster. Against Arsenal I'd start with Bruno and Ugarte in the midfield, with Rashford/Garnacho and Mount in the two 10 positions.
So you think these 'highly paid executives' can magic up some interest in overpaid, past their prime players?Nope. But highly paid executed have to justify their position
Killing him is a bit strong mate, no matter how much it costsNope. But highly paid executed have to justify their position
Might also have been pre-planned given the minutes Casemiro played. I think, given that we tried to play a little more conservatively, the chances to make it work with Bruno were even a bit higher than in the last game. And given that we had Mount on the pitch who theoretically could also bolster midfield, the combination seems fine to me.Amorim not even giving him a go today even though Bruno was so poor and Ugarte on yellow card I think gives us a picture where he sees Casemiro.