Manchester - There are several reasons why Marouane Fellaini played in the game against Chelsea last weekend. One reason is that Manchester United need a player who can be a physical duel.
Given United's midfield was almost certainly occupied by Angel Di Maria, Juan Mata-or Wayne Rooney when he is not absent due to injury or merah-- card, and Daley Blind as a defensive midfielder who is also in charge of dividing the ball, then stay there one slot more left.
On several occasions this season, it's a slot normally occupied by Ander Herrera. According to the assessment of former United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, Herrera is a nimble and agile midfielder. He's got great vision and operands are good. Beyond that, though relatively small body, he also does not hesitate to have used force fighting the ball and tackle.
Herrera in a fit condition ahead of the match against Chelsea. However, in the end he did not play and just sit on the bench. United's manager, Louis van Gaal, eventually prefer to play Fellaini.
Selection Fellaini than Herrera arguably reasonable. Given Chelsea rests on Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic as a pivot midfield, Van Gaal would be difficult if the mainstay of United's play so far this formation: 4-1-3-2 diamond. For against Chelsea, Van Gaal played a 4-4-1-1 formation. Fellaini played behind the lone striker, Robin van Persie, along with Juan Mata.
The goal is clear, Van Gaal took people to disrupt the dominance of Fabregas, but can also be a physical fight with Matic. Beyond that, Van Gaal also need people who can help the defense. That person is Fellaini.
In a touch of the ball Fellaini statistics released by Opta, it appears that the Belgian midfielder diligent enough help defense and climbed down to help the attack. Fellaini was also seen more frequently rises from the left side and become one of the United players were waiting for a cross in the Chelsea penalty box.The presence of Fellaini, whose career at United was considered to have run out, providing additional options for Van Gaal. Dutch manager was always emphasized the philosophy of the game on creative players like Di Maria, eyes or Herrera. However, after a few games in the Premier League, Van Gaal began to realize that in order to play in the Premier League also required physical strength.
Even in the game against West Bromwich Albion, a week before the game against Chelsea, Van Gaal dare pull out Herrera at halftime and play Fellaini. Evidently, Fellaini was able to score one goal and provide the physical strength required United in midfield.
"We also have to look at the talents which can fight physically, and maybe that's our problem," said Van Gaal as reported by Sky Sports.
"I am a coach who used to think about creative players. But, in the UK you need physical strength of players in the team and Fellaini is one such player."
Attackers United, Robin van Persie, admits that Fellaini appeared impressive in the game against Chelsea. Dutch striker's call, Fellaini has made Fabregas freezing. Spanish midfielder was only incised 5 successful passes during the first half.
"He's fantastic. He performed well to turn off Fabregas," said Van Persie.Earlier, former United defender Gary Neville, also said that Fellaini is still useful for the team. Although not used as a major player, Neville assess Fellaini could still be an additional option for the team. Given the length of a season and the number of games that acted, a team must provide different options to deal with different opponents.
"For 25 years, Manchester United have always had the option, but not as a main principle, to release a long pass forward. No doubt," said Neville.
"This method is not a way that can be done from the beginning of the game and not the right way to win the fight, obviously not. But, throughout the season, they'll need an alternative option like that."
"They need a second option, a plan B or plan C. They do not need to be ashamed, just use that option," said Neville.(detikSport)
Given United's midfield was almost certainly occupied by Angel Di Maria, Juan Mata-or Wayne Rooney when he is not absent due to injury or merah-- card, and Daley Blind as a defensive midfielder who is also in charge of dividing the ball, then stay there one slot more left.
On several occasions this season, it's a slot normally occupied by Ander Herrera. According to the assessment of former United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, Herrera is a nimble and agile midfielder. He's got great vision and operands are good. Beyond that, though relatively small body, he also does not hesitate to have used force fighting the ball and tackle.
Herrera in a fit condition ahead of the match against Chelsea. However, in the end he did not play and just sit on the bench. United's manager, Louis van Gaal, eventually prefer to play Fellaini.
Selection Fellaini than Herrera arguably reasonable. Given Chelsea rests on Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic as a pivot midfield, Van Gaal would be difficult if the mainstay of United's play so far this formation: 4-1-3-2 diamond. For against Chelsea, Van Gaal played a 4-4-1-1 formation. Fellaini played behind the lone striker, Robin van Persie, along with Juan Mata.
The goal is clear, Van Gaal took people to disrupt the dominance of Fabregas, but can also be a physical fight with Matic. Beyond that, Van Gaal also need people who can help the defense. That person is Fellaini.
In a touch of the ball Fellaini statistics released by Opta, it appears that the Belgian midfielder diligent enough help defense and climbed down to help the attack. Fellaini was also seen more frequently rises from the left side and become one of the United players were waiting for a cross in the Chelsea penalty box.The presence of Fellaini, whose career at United was considered to have run out, providing additional options for Van Gaal. Dutch manager was always emphasized the philosophy of the game on creative players like Di Maria, eyes or Herrera. However, after a few games in the Premier League, Van Gaal began to realize that in order to play in the Premier League also required physical strength.
Even in the game against West Bromwich Albion, a week before the game against Chelsea, Van Gaal dare pull out Herrera at halftime and play Fellaini. Evidently, Fellaini was able to score one goal and provide the physical strength required United in midfield.
"We also have to look at the talents which can fight physically, and maybe that's our problem," said Van Gaal as reported by Sky Sports.
"I am a coach who used to think about creative players. But, in the UK you need physical strength of players in the team and Fellaini is one such player."
Attackers United, Robin van Persie, admits that Fellaini appeared impressive in the game against Chelsea. Dutch striker's call, Fellaini has made Fabregas freezing. Spanish midfielder was only incised 5 successful passes during the first half.
"He's fantastic. He performed well to turn off Fabregas," said Van Persie.Earlier, former United defender Gary Neville, also said that Fellaini is still useful for the team. Although not used as a major player, Neville assess Fellaini could still be an additional option for the team. Given the length of a season and the number of games that acted, a team must provide different options to deal with different opponents.
"For 25 years, Manchester United have always had the option, but not as a main principle, to release a long pass forward. No doubt," said Neville.
"This method is not a way that can be done from the beginning of the game and not the right way to win the fight, obviously not. But, throughout the season, they'll need an alternative option like that."
"They need a second option, a plan B or plan C. They do not need to be ashamed, just use that option," said Neville.(detikSport)
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