AFC NimbleThumb
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I put this in the McFred thread, pretty much responds to you. . .Ignoring all the McT vs Pogba, McT was in the position to help the defense. Lindelof was pulled wide to LB position and there was a huge space in the middle of the pitch. Pasalic was making the run into the space vacated by Lindelof. McT sensed it and he dropped into CB position.
There are a number of issues with the first goal, you’re correct McT drops but after checking over his shoulder approaching the box he does nothing else, Palasic ghosts in behind him with no real effort.Lindelof wonders, as his known to do - I’ve given up on this guy. Which means one of the ‘defensively aware’ midfield need to drop in. McT does this & Palasic ghosts in behind him for McT to only react when it’s far too late.
Lindelof shouldn’t be out a Left Back. Shaw should close the crosser. Maguire should drop further to try to be in line with the cross. Fred as usual has attempted & failed a tackle meaning he’s out of position to actually help & McT when covering for Lindelof needs to be far more aware of Passaic.
His role is to provide legs & be defensively alert, I just don’t see it with him.