What Manchester United can learn from Liverpool's long-term rebuild

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[@haimainjauo242]

Thank you for proving and clarifying to all the 10 Hag haters that the players are the ones to blame. Erik needs and deserves to have the full backing of the club's hierarchy especially with the thousand injures and the now-infamous 2 trophies in 2 seasons.

[@haimainjauo242]

Other clubs' fans/"analysists"/"pundits" hate United historically so they're way more likely to focus on the negatives and ignore the obviously excusable reasons why Erik hasn't competed for the title yet. That "Harry Potter" quote went over most of these people's heads. This team is in its infancy and you people are expecting miracles.

[@cryptovagrant1136]

The quality of this podcast with the return of Joe is amazing. The athletic have something here. Don't waste it

[@Antonio-hb8rd]

I agree it reminds me of an old podcast I used to watch. The only thing missing is a middle class guy who calls in occasionally from Germany.

[@mokkaveli]

Unfortunately all good things come to an end eventually

[@JosephBananas]

​@@Antonio-hb8rdThe tifo podcast is back, they're on a week off now. These videos just seem extra content.

[@AnthonyLunt]

They need to get rid of John though and bring back Alex

[@tomfurstyfield]

I've tried watching before but I find the host really annoying

[@bbqR0ADK1LL]

"There is an identity. The identity just kinda sucks." Unfortunately a very accurate description of United right now.

[@vestnivdrom6311]

I feel like the identity and style of play aren’t too bad, it’s just there is not enough chemistry and some players can’t execute

[@CharlesOdoch]

This is going to take time that's why it's always referred to as a process.​@@vestnivdrom6311

[@aakarmamtora3470]

No it's not. Identity is not executed well

[@rishavsingh2390]

I can see the attempts to create a top transitional side, but one does need proactive defenders and a midfield that can snuff out dangers well enough to “win” those transitional moments. Until that piece of the puzzle is solved, we cannot really see the real identity.

[@philanimagagula5458]

Refreshing to see a balanced unbiased review on Manchester United instead of the headline grabbing pieces going around 👍

[@brookwakie3406]

Well said

[@WanderingPropeller]

Yes, I very much appreciated the nuance in here.

[@cogema97]

I almost skip these sometimes because I don't realise it's the Tifo boys. Please put them in the thumbnail or something

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@@TheAthleticFCjust hide a goblin or a skeleton on the thumbnail

[@MrJakewray]

It's basically always the TIFO boys on this channel "the athletic FC". The other guys are on the other channel "the athletic FC podcast"

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[@hveisel]

​@@TheAthleticFC i know it's probably due to the A/B thumbnail testing, but I don't see that phrase on the thumbnail. I also almost skipped past the video until it auto-previewed and I saw Joe's big delightful skull on my screen

[@malevellysian]

as much as i love jj and mckenzie, everything flows so much better with midfield conductor devine

[@SuperLvdr]

JJ is Iniesta, McKenzie is Busquets, Devine is Xavi.

[@kendrick6740]

This is a very fair analysis of why United was struggling against Liverpool. There's a clear plan in place, there's a means of creating chances that are high xG, but the players are making ridiculously simple technical or mental errors that are so blindingly stupid that they can't possibly have been coached to do that. Like you said, you can tell everyone what to do and where to be, but you can't do it for them. The failings of United is that too many players are making careless errors that you simply don't get from other high level teams, whether because of lack of technical ability or lack of focus, which is why ANY tactical plan from the manager, regardless of who it is or will be, won't work properly. You could throw Guardiola in there, or Klopp, and there's only so much they'd be able to do to improve this team because they simply can't get players to execute plans properly.

[@whiteamos1002]

​@whh3946 how's that bullshit?

[@TheIceMurder2]

​​​ ETH has pretty much bought a whole new starting 11 in his three years here yet the very newest players on the team are still making the same mistakes that occurred in the first season. It's an inherent coaching and system issue, we can't keep blaming the players. Rodri would struggle in this midfield when he he gets the ball and literally has no passing options when getting pressed by three opposition players.

[@kendrick6740]

@@TheIceMurder2 the newest players are the ones doing their job, including the ones Ten Hag himself promoted. Mazraoui and De Ligt have been good, Garnacho and Mainoo are excellent, Hojlund has been good, Lisandro was excellent, Onana has done way better than people give him credit for. Collyer looks like he could be a future hit, Zirkzee has promise, Ugarte is a smart signing. Even Casemiro had an excellent first season when he first came even though EVERYONE knows he wasn’t Ten Hag’s first choice. Anthony was a flop but has excellent defensive work rate and even one flop doesn’t negate the many other successes. The most famously mistake-prone ones are players like Rashford and Maguire who were here long before Ten Hag. People who point to Ten Hag’s number of signings forget that some of them were made AGAINST his wishes and were second, third choice signings back when Woodward was still in charge of things, as well as injuries meaning that the actual “first team” couldn’t even put together double digit performances across all competitions in a year.

[@farhadchaudhry]

@@kendrick6740 I'm not anti-ten Hag but that's a lot of fluff. Last game, Casemiro made mistakes. Zirkzee made mistakes. Lisandro made mistakes. Onana has made mistakes too this season. At some point, we have to see maybe it's not just the players but the system. Something is not adding up against big teams. We know what it is. United play very well for a spell. Then taper off. Because there's no in-game management by Ten Hag while the opponent switches it up. That's a key job of the manager and he's not done it well. The hope is Ruud and Jason Wilcox can help in this.

[@tholo86]

@@kendrick6740 Mainoo is good but not excellent there is a difference please.

[@Ryuzen-06]

This is the most accurate analysis i have seen of the Liverpool game. Amazing job guys keep it up!

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@@TheAthleticFC thanks I’ll look out for that 👍

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[@adventurefilmclub2549]

Best football analysis show on the Tube!

[@SuperLvdr]

But we just want to know them tifo boys are in town!

[@BSPM8]

Joey D's return has been superb though nothing less can be expected from one part of the orginal tifo tandem

[@DavidChong]

kudos to the one Leeds supporter at the Athletic who said Man United would finish 20th lmao

[@Ian-pi3nd]

How can Leeds compete with United if they are in the championship 😂😂

[@Klaaarke]

The fall of the two clubs post-1990, post-2013 has so many similarities it's fascinating. For Michael Thomas, see Sergio Aguero

[@Roosterz443]

‘Anticlockwise, that’s the way clocks go’ ‘…no?’

[@otterinari2390]

either its absolute peak comedy or absolute brainrot moment

[@zhetroy]

This is proper analysis, well done lads. Jamie Carragher and other pundits & reporters constantly saying "Man Utd don't have an identity" is lazy analysis

[@paulinebarbara5665]

Lazy vs Biased analysis could also be claimed imo

[@WanderingPropeller]

And a significant part of this proper analysis is a Leeds fan in Jon Mackenzie. Kudos, what a pro!

[@iv0rysh0es39]

Nice to see behind the scenes a little with the Ruben Pinder bit. More of that lads.

[@onurcaksu3145]

I liked the analysis. Still.. the Liverpool attack at the 4th mintue.. I think having the fullbacks behind the ball makes significant difference there. If they loose the ball, they might still be screwed but less so than United.. ETH's version takes more risk than necessary in my humble random-peasant-guy opinion.

[@EJYA100]

This video is by far the best analysis video that I have ever seen - keep up the good work and keep it rolling

[@diy0rg0]

For real, more of this please

[@catcocaine9698]

The only place where the analyst(s) consistently states "Man UTD has a playing identity" 👍

[@acoknitteruntemha]

We do, it's called "pray that opposite team can't score"

[@fidelalexander6427]

Yep oleball 2.0 counter attack and chill

[@aakarmamtora3470]

​@@acoknitteruntemhajust say you don't watch united and are clueless

[@aakarmamtora3470]

​@@fidelalexander6427you too obviously don't watch united

[@SKa-tt9nm]

@@aakarmamtora3470you have convinced us. United are doing great.

[@JR-sj1jz]

4:36 maybe I am not as clued in with football anymore as I used to be but I read on whoscored that since the start of the year, the two defenders who win the most aerial duels percentage wise in the premier league are Van Dijk and Konate. So how is a long, hopeful punt to Fernandes of all people that forces him into an aerial duel with Van Dijk considered good tactics?

[@sidneyOT95]

So presumptuous to say Liverpool have navigated the transition. We’re 3 games in, one massive injury to vvd or Salah or Allison and the season can crumble, like it did last season. Same with United, again injuries to new signings and key players.. 3 games in you can’t judge anything

[@jonnyvelocity]

See you in 6 months.

[@robd8576]

You do realise transition literaly means the perod of time dure in or imediatly after a change, so yes they have navigated the transition period between the previous and current manager perfectly, with 9 points out of 9 and 0 goals against after traveling away twice one of them games being the 2nd most succesfull club in England and the biggest game on the English callander, i dont know if there is a more perfect way to start your carrier as Liverpool manager than that.

[@GranblueEnjoyer]

​@@robd8576 The transition isn't over though so it's too early to say

[@robd8576]

@@GranblueEnjoyer again id say the imediate transition period is over and was handled to perfection, its to early to tell if it will work over the season and into the future but as far as the actual transition from one manager and season to the other, i.e pre season and fisrt competative games is concerned absalout chefs kiss so far for all the reasons stated in my last comment.

[@lironkayvan3759]

They did caveat it with that fact

[@MsZeeZed]

This is the true difference between the clubs. The transition to Slot has been one of the smoothest I’ve seen (since Dalglish). I hope that’s a good sign for the club this year, success breeds success.

[@nigelsmith2457]

There's no 'e' in Dalglish.

[@Power-Play680]

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[@thierryhenry674]

Man United have to learn that since Pep exists, tactics has become a lot more complex. Possession football with a spin of modern tactical complexity is far superior than parking the bus, direct, simple, boring, defensive, counter attacking football.

[@timothyoluwafemi8078]

No u lot are getting I wrong because united first season was counter attack and now transitioning into possession and playing with single pivot is not ideal even pep has tried with rodri in previous season and didn't work so he has adapt but he not doing that and he expects result that way. But he got good ideas but casemiro he a good player but he is not progressive cdm like Rodri at Madrid it was Kroos and Modric doing the progressive job

[@MsZeeZed]

@@nigelsmith2457 thank-you, damn spillchucker

[@DynamiteBobby]

I hope as we get further into the season this show covers clubs who aren’t the usual 4 or 5 teams in the PL

[@2723cadd]

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come and they will cover other mid table sides

[@Nordic-Caveman]

I mean, they just compared a mid table United team to one the giants of premier league.

[@OrcaT-j1y]

@@Nordic-Caveman Liverpool "giants of premier league" with 1 PL trophy? LMAO

[@robd8576]

​@@OrcaT-j1y if we are discounting for name changes only City have more, But Liverpool are without a single doubt the most Giant of Giants in Englsih football leading the way in major trophies both domestic and European and adding to that tally on a yearly basis, likley to put at least another 2 on the board this year if current form is anything to go off. but you enjoy looking up and laughing champ what ever makes it hurt less 😢

[@OrcaT-j1y]

@@robd8576 'Premier League' is what they said. Liverpool have been irrelevant for most of the duration of Premier League. Leicester City have won as many PL titles as Liverpool have. In English football as a whole, yes Liverpool are one of the biggest and most successful clubs, no argument there.

[@MrBeHappy24]

The best video about United and the way forward. Well done, guys

[@Steglasaurus]

Am I right in saying that ten Hag’s principles are largely positional? But implemented really badly? The very best coaches I can think of that were of that ilk, I.e. Fergie, Wenger, Ancelloti were all great at people management… that seems to be his biggest flaw: talent identification and player optimisation

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Those are two massive flaws. That’s 90% of the job. What is he good at?

[@isahibrahim7414]

​@@SKa-tt9nmThat tells you then those aren't his flaws, given his record at Ajax, look at all the players who have developed really well under even at man united

[@iwantmacot1529]

such a high quality vid thank you!

[@emmanuelobanor1614]

Perhaps a little off topic, but here's a thought i have about erik ten hag and his Manchester United adventure. I feel that among his other challenges, is this one issue he has that's impeding his performance as manager of Manchester United. It is communication! From my observations, Erik speaks smattering English in a somewhat staggered manner. Now i know there have been quite a number of coaches in the premier League who had language barrier issues in the past and somehow found a way to work and still achieve some success or the other in conveying their thoughts and ideas to their staff and players. Erik however has a peculiar twist with his language obstacle, he struggles to communicate his thoughts in time, hence his words come out staggered. What this does is make him lose time which in football, especially fast paced live football, can be the difference between victory or defeat. During training sessions, this will not be much of an issue, because he can always stop whatever activity is ongoing at the time to get his point across to the individual(s) concerned. However during games, which more often than not, are moving at a very fast pace, when he has to respond faster to any issue he might feel needs addressing, that staggered way of communicating in English becomes a major problem. Before he can say this or that, it often is a little too late... I have observed that in their (Manchester United) recent games this season, they've tended to start relatively well, but as soon as the opposition figure them out and find ways to outthink or outsmart them in games, the coaching staff are usually slow in responding to what's going on on the pitch, hence a breakdown in communication that adversely affects the in-game management aspect of his coaching... A perhaps long winded write up just to say his in-game management is lousy due to poor communication skills... Just an observation

[@jumbeaux1]

The difference between United and Liverpool is that at Liverpool it has been ingrained that we can only afford to buy potentials and coach them into a good system and improve their ability to deliver in that system. United has developed into a club that buys finished articles with developed strengths and put together to deliver winning moments. Coaching takes a back seat. A similar philosophy to Southgate's England. So it is impossible to compare United and Liverpool. If they had appointed the right manager and bought wisely, they'd be back on top in shorter time than it took Liverpool. The time graph comparison is useless.

[@jamesanthony9316]

Yeh I'd say that's largely true except for Van Dijk and Allison who were pretty much the finished article on arrival and remain main stays (Thiago the same but didn't impact in the same way) However those purchases were only possible due to selling big. So there is a touch of fortune in the spine of the team.

[@PyreonPT]

I've been making this point with some friends and online as well. The signing policy of United is in my opinion plain wrong. They're still trying to buy their way to the top via shortcuts, signing finished articles and marquee players to try and jump from 8th to 1st in one season. And that's not gonna work.

[@PyreonPT]

@@jamesanthony9316 VvD, Alisson and even more Thiago weren't bought to kick start the process, they were the final pieces. The problem at United is that they are buying the final pieces without assembling the rest of the puzzle.

[@OrcaT-j1y]

@@PyreonPT "VvD, Alisson and even more Thiago weren't bought to kick start the process, they were the final pieces. " Yes, Fabinho as well.

[@FitzroyGeorge-c4h]

You are so correct and more importantly, the fan base encourages this approach which elemates

[@ianmworia5790]

At this point, the Johan Cruyff Arena should just be rebranded to Old Trafford.

[@neerajchuri8450]

This is an eye opener!!! Fantastic job guys!!! All these players on such huge wages should get a kick in the back for not being able to implement simple things over such long periods of time.

[@chikku807]

Hey i mean c'mon, i watched the full video and I think you're being harsh on the players. Yes they players were at fault, but also they pointed out a trend where the club has consistently put trust and pressure on the wrong players. Expected them to do things they never should have.

[@Cold_Logic]

*The MOST analysed & over-analysed team of all time*

[@Lintybaybay]

If they analysed our tactics less maybe we’d be able to win a game

[@MsZeeZed]

@@Cold_Logic Manchester Excited

[@Paul-ye1po]

And its strangling one manager at a time ...its literally turning into an impossible job

[@Lintybaybay]

@@Paul-ye1po it’s been impossible for a long time, this much analysis and exposure can’t be healthy for any club surely?

[@Paul-ye1po]

@@Lintybaybay its killing the club ...their on your back from the very first minute ...if u dont hit the ground running from day 1 no matter how good the team is or isnt or the circumstances you find yourself in you have to win every game no matter what Jurgen and Arteta would of both been sacked with the same records at utd . Theyd both be considered a complete joke now

[@Nordic-Caveman]

What can they learn from Liverpool you say? Everything.

[@iwantgoals1566]

All the technical analysis JJ is giving me and yet he didn’t answer why we’re not even compressed when we press for the ball.

[@redshift8302]

Because your players start to believe they have reached the pinnacle of their career as soon as the team shows interest, and this is a a foregone conclusion when they do the unveiling. Bissaka gave an interview to explain why he had a successful and exemplary trajectory, and he hadn't started playing yet after his signature as a member of the 'disneyland team' Dixit Woodward. If they get adulation from the fans whether they press or not, or do not track back why should they bother to bust a gut?

[@Drizzlybear1]

He also missed something that I saw happening all game which is that Ten Hag is trying to use Casemiro as a single pivot except Casemiro isn't a pivot style DM. He's neither an exceptional long passer nor great with possession. Then while KNOWING that he's asking Casemiro to do something he's never been good at Ten Hag still has his FB's push up so damn high that it takes away passing options from Casemiro making it even more likely that he makes an error

[@tushar_ranjan7]

​@@Drizzlybear1 Exactly.

[@str8fromthetrainingground]

great points, enjoy the show

[@EmmanuelOnyono]

We all agree Eric Ten is in third season but also we shouldn't forget that the two teams that beat United are in the good structure also work together for many years.

[@robertdavies4318]

What are you on about? Both Brighton and Liverpool changed their managers before the start of the season.

[@Isarddubois]

@@robertdavies4318 Did you actually watch this?

[@Anurag77297]

@@robertdavies4318 And those two inherited very good squad Brighton players are sold for millions and has good potential Slot inherited UCL and EPL winning team Erik has to replace every position from foreword to midfielder to defenders to Gk, and then it takes time to make them into A well drilled team

[@fakethiscrap2083]

​@@Isarddubois nope. I dont understand ehy alot of united fans want to remove ten hag know united has done this for many years. United needs to stick to ten hag for the rest of the season and remove a bunch of players that doesnt fit into ten hags system and then find the players that can play into ten hags system and if doesnt do well next season united should use that season to find a manager that is similar to ten hags system so that way you have another manager with a similar system and you have the players that can play into that system which would be either a massive increase in terms of the team or get a little better and improve from there.

[@karmaascendant3936]

@@Anurag77297sure but not a single one of Ten Hag’s signings is an success in terms of being standout positives and he’s been there for 2 years and made like 10 signings.

[@brookwakie3406]

Well-balanced analysis, i think they did a good job of showing the problems at United in a fair view. Also, not putting the blame on one player or the manager or whatever this is what we want to see a fair analysis of the problem. Thank you

[@SoulTheMagnificent]

John got salty for a minute because he sounded like United's problems stemmed from a lack of identity, and JJ quickly proved him wrong.

[@jumpa654]

Very impressive video. It's the first time i've seen ten hag's style of play being discussed in detail. I hope it works out for ten hag, but the proof is in the pudding, ie. results.

[@triptothemoon8171]

Man Utd fans don’t have a grasp on reality. I’ve seen Man Utd fans suggest they should get rid of ETH because “ETH isn’t good enough to win the league with us”. Which is an insane comment to make. Of course he won’t win the league with you. You don’t go from finishing 8th to winning the league. Man Utd’s ambition should be finishing top 4 for 3 seasons in a row. Then you can look at challenging for 2nd. Once you’ve done that for a couple of seasons then you look to close the gap on 1st. And then when you’ve had two or three seasons closing that gap and are competing for the title. That’s when you can hire/fire a manager based on their title winning credentials. You’ve got a long way to go.

[@kwl189]

We’re not all deluded but yes, you are right. It’s painful to listen to so much over emotional and over reactionary takes by many fans. There is no quick solution and it’s going to take time. This situation will repeat again if a new coach is brought in.

[@averagejoe5016]

Let’s not say that Liverpool have successfully transitioned away from Klopp just yet. Yes, they have started well under Slot but what happens when stars leave?

[@redshift8302]

Liverpool don't depend on stars like Utd with their glittering array of Mac Guire, Antony, Casemiro, Ericson, Rashford, Shaw, Onana, Mount, De Ligt all overpaid and lazy players.

[@jerrellholder8382]

Build more stars 😂

[@fakethiscrap2083]

They have signed players that will be a drop off but it wont be a significant drop off

[@logirex]

they do have three of their best players with an expiring contract who can make deals with new clubs in january in Trent, Salah and van Dijk 🤷‍♂

[@paulinebarbara5665]

​@@logirex They can also sign new contracts, Liverpool also have a strong squad and players can be replaced

[@tianruixiao9239]

Always happy to see the boys from tifo back! We do miss your warm hands and cool embrace tho :D

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

A fair and balanced analysis devoid of hyperbole...WHICH WILL DESTROY US ALL!!!!!! Thanks lads.

[@harrymcmullen2227]

One of my favourite things about this setup is that Jon’s tactics board is on a screen behind the camera for Joe to look at. So every time Jon is explaining a detailed tactical concept, Joe looks like he’s staring in the opposite direction and paying no attention whatsoever 😂

[@Wilko_o]

United for the last few years struggle with actually coaching these players. I get the manager gets a lot of stick But when you look at who they buy, they are proven good, or have potential to be good. Some players are bought too late on, Casemiro definitely is one of those. But the coaching of the players is failing too, I don’t think the media discuss just how crucial coaching is. As I’m watching this, JJ mentions coaching and I’m glad we thought the same

[@ilirblakaj7644]

This is the best analysis video i've ever seen. Thank you!

[@warlorddk2070]

You earned yourself a subscriber! When all the United fans compete about who can pile onto United the most you seem to be smart about constructive feedback and amazing analysis…

[@StriderDSC]

One other tactical thing to mention was the difference between Szoboslai and Fernandes and how they'd assist the team in buildup. Szoboslai was always open and drifting ballside to support the play at every opportunity while it seemed like Fernandes was told to stay higher towards the defensive line. If Bruno runs towards the ball to get involved Liverpool have more of a problem because it makes MacAllister and Gravenberch make a decision on who to mark. That same decision Liverpool made Casemiro make time and again and you saw the results.

[@rupertdabear3148]

The lessons that utd should have learnt from liverpool could have only been learnt if they owned a time machine. Utd needed to jump into the time machine back at the end of Alex Ferguson's reign and fast forwarded to the beginning of Klopps reign at LFC. Then they need to watch and learn how to lower expectations firstly (I think that was exactly Klopps first priority which happened). The next lesson was to have patience with the manager and believe and back his long term vision. Having noted those lessons, and probably seen a little success along the way,the final and best thing for the next manager is to be able to leave the incoming manager with a squad that is as good as possible. A team that only requires a message and possibly 1 or 2 more quality players to make transition as calm and easy as possible. Then jump back into the time machine and head back to David Moyes' unveiling and hand him the keys to Old Trafford. Simple really.

[@nnenne1]

Really enjoyed this, watched it all.

[@Xox_0019]

The quality of the podcast is peak. Kudos to Athletic team ❤❤

[@BaajAdebule]

The host is absolutely brilliant. 💯💯💯

[@josephswanzy3539]

Great content! Please Please keep up the good

[@pauldiamond1058]

Can you guys put the full podcast on KZbin as well? I like looking at your faces ❤ thanks for the great content as always

[@ОлександрФадєєв-й1с]

Great video!Thanks

[@claywandera2486]

adam wharton would have been a great solution to these casemiro issues coz he is a playmaker. but also the coach needs a better rest defense coz boy ohh boy they are left vulnerable

[@CharlesOdoch]

Adam Wharton joined Palace last summer and you were expecting them to sell easily and cheaply? What happened to Newcastle United's pursuit of Marc Guei?

[@claywandera2486]

If the player was interested, they could make a deal. There is nothing impossible about it. And turning a quick profit would have been good. After all they were willing to cash in on their star players

[@agostonpad4183]

This whole situation shows why football should learn from sports like basketball. These situations are not sure to work out, but you can put certain players there who do it better than others. Just like in the nba, if curry is open from three and misses, you dont lose your mind, because you know its one in 7-8 that he misses one, even if he is the best shooter in the world

[@farhadchaudhry]

Hansi Flick at Barca is doing what Ten Hag's trying to do.

[@telwilcox7516]

Overlooked two key aspects of a winning team... 1st is a good team is greater than the sum of its parts.. 2nd is motivation😮 Klopp was great not bcus of his tactics but due to his man-management abilities that compounded the team efforts on both these factors👍

[@timmy5876]

Since ETH has joined, from signings we’ve made and youth players we found we could start the following team which is probably better than united: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Quansah, Nallo, Chambers, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Chiesa, Nunez, Gakpo. Which shows they’ve just been going for the wrong profiles or players, either that or ETH just isn’t getting the best out of them simple. They can say “he needs more time” or “he’s still got deadwood” but he’s had 3 years to clear deadwood out and get his players in, he could start a team of players he’s brought in and we’d still see no forward thinking style of play

[@pluradox]

As a Manchester United I would love to do a long term plan but people seem to think we can just brute force our way with money when we knew for a fact under the glazers the club as a whole was having problems

[@mylittlethoughttree]

Can we have a video about Ipswich sometime?

[@nameanteater4772]

This is great analysis, sometimes I think why play so risky against a arguably much better team, a rival. Rather than adapting for 2 or 3 games a year.

[@matthewgriffin9320]

Have to be a rocket scientist to understand this, wonder what Shankly ,Fagan and Paisley would make of it all😂😂

[@timmy5876]

Since ETH has joined, from signings we’ve made and youth players we found we could start the following team which is probably better than united: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Quansah, Nath Philips, Chambers, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Chiesa, Nunez, Gakpo. Which shows they’ve just been going for the wrong profiles or players, either that or ETH just isn’t getting the best out of them simple. They can say “he needs more time” or “he’s still got deadwood” but he’s had 3 years to clear deadwood out and get his players in, he could start a team of players he’s brought in and we’d still see no forward thinking style of play

[@mohammadsoleman8708]

Amazinnnnngggg episode Keep it up

[@isthatmysatay]

6:14 ......I always knew that back in RM, Case is known to have a poor passing ability. Hence why Kroos and Modric were always within range and line of sight...to anticipate a pass to Case or to receive a pass from Case........Case, Modric and Kroos worked well in tand3m in RM because Modric and Kroos picked up the slack and helped to turn Case's weakness to thei4 advantage because Case is limited......so he always look for Kroos and Modric....and not do something random. In manU, Case was isolated....and his fullbacks just did not bothered to help him out. Maybe the fullbacks were instructed by E7H to stay in their zone......because of Case calibre as a former RM player, he should be able to handle things himself. Guess this Liverpool game showed that the answer is a fat no. Just look at Case...😂 he lost weight.....he realised how tough EPL is. A couple of UCL against Liverpool and manCity does not equate to the other 18 EPL clubs😂😂😂

[@onochieosaji9427]

Fantastic podcast, keep it up.

[@1footballer]

Awesome video.👏👏I am a ManU fan. But my strong opinion is ETH is not the right guy to take the club ahead. Many flaws in the way he works. Selection, doesn't develop bench strength, Not performance based selection(more experienced player as rashford gets to start though not performing from last few matches, Amad scores and starts on Bench next match, Same story last year was Antony over amad.

[@nichobee]

23:23 that's all well and good, but a team's capacity to dust themselves off after conceding first is just as important as their tactical set up. It could have been a different game if Bruno scored a half chance but he didn't

[@karmaascendant3936]

The fact that United gave up at 2-0 at home is probably the most damning thing about Ten Hag’s time at United. United used to be able to limit damage even under someone like Ole and go for some amazing comebacks where they’d be losing at half time but win the game. United now probably lose like 80% of games that they concede first and probably don’t score. I can’t remember a game under Ten Hag where United did a wave after wave apart from the McTominay double vs Brentford (I think) where they pummeled the opposition till they scored.

[@johanjonsson2190]

11:52 If it was unfair for Bolivia to host matches in that high altitude stadium, then it should also be unfair for tropical or sub-tropical countries to host matches in the hot seasons, or for far north countries to host games during cold seasons😌

[@Kiky001]

Loved every bit of it !!!!! A less generic thumbnail please !

[@FakhruddinS]

I understand that how ten haag wants to play might be good enough for the prem. But as a manager, if you’re told you have this set of players and you can’t sign more, surely you tweak your system to fit them

[@BigSmoke2.20]

Ten hag ball seems ideal for international football

[@3chords490]

Basically , TH wants to counter attack a lot…..and do it well…..but that’s what every team wants to do , yes? However , you have to do MORE than this and you can’t base an entire team strategy just on this surely ? It’s so precarious. Where’s the control of possession? Where’s the passing patterns ? Where’s the plan BCDEF ? Sometimes the counter attack just isn’t on , in fact most of the time it isn’t on. The top teams around Europe and in the PL will counter attack with quick risky passes when they get the opportunity , but they an also keep the ball for a while , or control the pace of the game , or press or something else. They also can defend really well when they need to. Are United just a one trick pony ?

[@matamsenegal]

So refreshing hearing truth instead of bias outrage articles

[@Afterthoughtbtw]

The idea that it is really difficult, nay almost impossible(!), to replace a fantastic long-lasting manager is a bit of a canard. When Wenger left, Arsenal had already fallen. Emery didn't exactly oversee a massive drop in standards for Arsenal. Going back in history, Liverpool replaced not one, not two, but three fantastic managers in their long spell of dominance. Abroad, the likes of Real Madrid would probably be astonished to hear that it is so difficult to replace top drawer managers. What the claim actually boils down to is that Man United could not replace Ferguson... and that's about it. No-one else has remotely had the troubles Man United have had in sinking like a stone (despite spending more money than anyone else...) when a generational manager leaves. Man United don't need to copy Liverpool's long-term rebuild - they just need to run themselves like a moderately well run big club. The thing is, they've never really been that. They've essentially had two messianic managers in their entire history, and never really run themselves like a big club, with everything that goes with it. Instead, everything was abrogated to the messianic manager, and when that manager goes, the entire functionality of the club goes too, which is what you usually only see with small clubs punching above their weight. I can't think of another club in the world that is considered a 'big' club, that has only had success under so few managers. Man United are fairly unique in the world in that respect - and it's why all the other clubs are able to replace managers without the trouble Man United had after Busby, and now after Ferguson.

[@chaupiamarighambi5859]

I remember you guys making a video on game theory in relation to recruitment in football, I think man utd should be looking at maximizing each new recruit.

[@corriedebeer799]

What can Liverpool learn from united? How not to loose to Forest.

[@santandersepulveda]

Mazing show !!!❤

[@matthewfrench7141]

How long have Man Utd been rebuilding? Seems like it has been a rebuild for 12 years.

[@TheIceMurder2]

The difference is this time they actually have different owners in charge of the footballing side of things unlike the other years you're talking about.

[@ghostjacker]

Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting. Sun-tzu

[@mariakeith-o5k]

"best transitional team in the world" - a very arrogant proclamation which is nothing more than a soundbite for the utd masses, when you consider he's been here over 2 years and the football is going backwards! a chancer of epic proportions.

[@Antonio-hb8rd]

We are the best at transitioning the ball to the opponent so they can score.

[@Anurag77297]

We are Actually the best transition team in the world, we can very fast goes from defending to attack, but We also goes from attack to defending again pretty fast again because we can't control the game, Our transition are actually good, we have higher chance of winning ball in final third, We have the most big chances missed in the league, even Against Liverpool we had most final third enteries, most touches in opposition box, Liverpool had 4 big chances, 2 of them were casemiro mistake, United had three, What i Am saying is, we Are actually good in transition but we are very shite At controlling

[@Antonio-hb8rd]

@@Anurag77297 Our transition game is so good tha we played against a team who played similarly and lost 3-0. Ten Hag is a genius.

[@muhammed1896-z4b]

​@Antonio-hb8rd inter milan is one of best transitional team but they are able to control games how is that possible

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

Someone didn't watch the video.

[@lucasstewart631]

Earliest I’ve ever been. Thanks Papa Joe, JJ Bull the Bullard, and MackDog/Seb 2.0

[@TheAthleticFC]

Early gang 🤝

[@jonnyvelocity]

He's not the Bullard anymore. Proper Athletic, innit.

[@sergioweinberg]

Bolivia mentioned! 🇧🇴🔥 Argentina won here by walking on the pitch, and Ecuador showed an impressive display of physicallity and endurance. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Jake71st]

Great intro

[@niallquinn2464]

John at 0.75 speed is magnifico

[@bordercollie1140]

But if the plsyers at Utd aren't good enough to implement ETH'S system is that not mainly down to him? Almost half of the team played under him at Ajax so he obviously has a big input in player purchases. When Klopp came to Liverpool he didn't buy half the Dortmund team that won 2 bundesligas and got to the Champions league final when he was manager.

[@AnirbanChamp]

DO NOT SACK TEN HAG. Sincerely every other pl fan

[@johngonzalez2440]

Just like Joe Devine I too am awaiting the cool embrace of winter

[@Beezlbae]

34:20 if a player who has won 5 + CLs and God knows how many more other titles cant play with both feet then thats some fraudulant behaviour. Thats the equivalent of a cleaner not being able to use both hands to use the mop in order to mop the floor.

[@Antonio-hb8rd]

Ten Hag just needs more time to implement his process. He's signed more than a starting 11 of players and has only had 3 years.£600M more and 3 more years and we'll start to see some hints of progress. Ten Hag is a genius.

[@jonnyvelocity]

That's true. And with Liverpool making basically 0 signings and a manager who's 3 games in, it will take them a long time to catch up to the Red Devils

[@Anurag77297]

Erik wanted de Jong, they gave him casemiro, he wanted gakpo, they gave him Antony, he wanted Kane they gave him weghorst But he is the one who spent millions? He broke the trophy drought, he has more trophies than arteta and only behind Pep in the league, this is the first time he is properly backed

[@Paul-ye1po]

Hes in his 3rd season hes only had 2 seasons ...the first season utd were decent 2nd season the team was decimated with injuries . Hes 3 games into his 3rd season jurgen took 5 seasons and had 3 good seasons in 9 ...Arteta came 8th twice Is ten hag perfect absolutely not but hes under far more intense scurtiny then any other manager ive ever seen in england

[@Anurag77297]

@@Paul-ye1po completely Agree, Even sir Alex finished 11 th when he was rebuilding United, then he made this team A monster

[@Antonio-hb8rd]

@@Anurag77297 I agree mate, he's world class. He wanted Antony though as he was the crown in the jewel that is Ten Hags United. He let the board know that we can't let that star get away like all the players who've rejected the inferior Liverpool.

[@adventurefilmclub2549]

One of the few channels doing actual analysis, rather than just 'here's why Man U BAD' videos. The lazy narrative that Ten Hag has no system whatsoever and it's all exactly the same as last season is just getting tedious. Liverpool have a better squad with years of experience playing this style of football, whereas United are a mismatched squad unused to the style.

[@kofiamoako3098]

If you plan requires human beings to each be at 100% before the risks of failure are absolved, you don’t have a plan. Human beings can’t always give you 100%. You should have a system that requires a reasonably low amount of effort from humans. Otherwise your system will fail more than it succeeds

[@Yoyo-sy5kl]

There is a plan in place, except the issue is the plan does not fit the profile. This warrants the criticism of Ten Hag and hence the lack of identity. If you have a plan and fail to execute said plan, how can you expect people to recognize it? United should not play this type of football, and yet they do, because it's Ten Hag's system, a system very similar to Ajax. This is also the issue of not having a manager compatible with the squad.

[@MrUdayright]

I dont understand what liverpool have achieved,Yeah i accept playing style,1 champions league in what 20 years,1 league title in 30 years.Liverpool finished 3rd last year,Man united too finished 3rd the previous year,Liverpool recent achievements are not enough for man united standard.

[@chubs2312]

😂

[@mujibahmed450]

I think united have been trying for the 3 years with ten hag (trying to copy klopp style) and now implementing the management structure above ten hag

[@soulrebels]

Every episode looking like a xmas special 🔴🟢

[@Football_Fanatic003]

I feel like they don’t have quality passers in the game, they’ve got a classic CDM a ball carrier CM but not a progression based ball passer or a key passer that’s why there’s so many individual errors no one’s actually a play maker

[@MaxxJaEchtMet2X]

Should they play Erkisen again as a no.6? He is able to quickly progress the ball in a way that Ten Hag wants.

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

I feel like Utd are going to struggle now because there aren't THAT many top managers floating around and the expectation is too high for an immediate turnaround.

[@thedudetomorrow0002]

Liverpool had a coach with an idea he had played which led him to be appointed, with United a manager appointed for this switches overnight to transition football, you have to understand and stick to your principles and ideas as a great manager