The set-up means United can field Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney together in their favoured forward positions. It also means Juan Mata and Shinji Kagawa can play in the favoured positions in the hole, a position that Rooney and others could also occupy.
Furthermore this formation does not require two wingers, meaning United's weakness in that area will not be exposed, and it only requires two central midfielders, a position in which United now have five decent options, though could require one more.
Central defence will need strengthening if United are to play with three centre-backs, although Michael's Keane and Carrick may be called upon there by Van Gaal. Right-back is covered by Rafael and Antonio Valencia, but a more experienced left-back than young Reece James may be required to alternate with Luke Shaw.
This formation allows United to fit their best players into the starting eleven in their best positions too, and is a good way to make the most of what Van Gaal has described an 'unbalanced' squad. And should United need to revert to 4-3-3 as Van Gaal has eluded to, Valencia, Nani, Ashley Young and Adnan Januzaj are ready-made options to fill the wide positions. A centre-back, left-back and central midfielder still remains on the wishlist however.
Furthermore this formation does not require two wingers, meaning United's weakness in that area will not be exposed, and it only requires two central midfielders, a position in which United now have five decent options, though could require one more.
Central defence will need strengthening if United are to play with three centre-backs, although Michael's Keane and Carrick may be called upon there by Van Gaal. Right-back is covered by Rafael and Antonio Valencia, but a more experienced left-back than young Reece James may be required to alternate with Luke Shaw.
This formation allows United to fit their best players into the starting eleven in their best positions too, and is a good way to make the most of what Van Gaal has described an 'unbalanced' squad. And should United need to revert to 4-3-3 as Van Gaal has eluded to, Valencia, Nani, Ashley Young and Adnan Januzaj are ready-made options to fill the wide positions. A centre-back, left-back and central midfielder still remains on the wishlist however.
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