Boring Boring Man United. Seriously. Last night Fergie chose
defensive football over the usual play.
Pro:
The first away clean sheet in the new season. And wow, does it
come to anyone surprise that the Evans and O'Shea didnt play? In
fact, O'Shea only made a last minute appearance to kill time. Evans
wasn't even on the bench.
Con:
1. Vertically-Challenged Wing Backs. Valencia pumped high ball
to the wings and Evra + Rafael had tough time dealing with
them.
2. The lack of match fitness of Rio + Evra's lack of
concentration is imminent. Especially Evra, who seem to have his
mind firmly fixed on the summer fiasco. Maybe Fabio can help out to
let Evra have a good rest?
3. The player who chased after every ball, showed the most
intention to open scoring is *gasp Berbatov! Nani gets the credit
too but the rest of United team seem to lack motivation. Anderson
seemed to be lacking in confidence, chose to play safe passes
rather than through balls to Berbatov.
4. Carrick is the archilles heel of United's attack. Whenever
there's a counter, he will always be the idiot who takes his time
to pick up a pass. Sell him already!
5. Fergie's defensive tactic almost caused his own downfall had
Valencia taken their chances. Soldaldo and Pablo came so close to
scoring but lady luck was with United.
6. Speaking of tactics, shouldn't Fergie play 2 strikers from
the start instead of 1? United had trouble stringing a series of
passes and obviously Berbatov got angry and went back to help out
in midfield. Anderson was just clueless about his role. Park is at
his usual best - running like a headless cockroach with no real
intention.
7. Chicharito's first European goal for United. His first touch
is world class and the finishing too. Hope to see more from this
young star.
I thought it will end in a draw after watching them play but
lady luck was really with United.
