How Zirkzee Can Fix Man United's Attack

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Published 2024-07-26
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Manchester United have been very active in the transfer window, making important signigs such as Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, with rumors of other big names such as Manuel Ugarte on his way to Manchester. In this video we explore what Zirkzee brings to Man United, and how Ten Hag can adapt his tactics to the new signings.

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Chapters
00:00 Can Zirkzee Fix United's Attack?
00:46 His Role During Build-up
03:33 How His Hold-up Play Can Help Man Utd
04:04 Structured Attacks
05:02 His Only Weakness?
05:53 His Role at Utd - Option 1
07:52 Option 2
09:23 Is a Growing Squad Size Good

All Comments (21)
  • @1zaius
    bro slipped into that sponsor so smoothly
  • I'm so intrigued how the Zirkzee and Hojund experiment will work out
  • @afellownerd
    8:24 I think it would make more sense for Martinez to be the one to step into midfield
  • Zirkzee the Firmino regen Still need to refind his shooting though 😂
  • Considering that they're still closely linked to signing Toney, I think the latter strategy is much more likely in Ten Hag's mind, I believe he will try to fit 2 strikers in with one of them being Zirkzee, but they really need Ugarte if they do, barring that another solid CDM, they're also linked to Fofana and Zubimendi, but neither of them are quite the profile to play single pivot with 5 offensive minded players.
  • Utd still desperately need a box to box (Fofana), another CB (De Ligt) and a reliable LB for Shaw's injuries Without these, Utd will still not be competing for top 4
  • @tombrady5587
    Great analysis! Only thing I'll say for right at the end of the video where you compared United signing Zirkzee to Chelsea, is that it's clearly night and day difference. Last season when Hojlund got injured United had 0 strikers (bar Rashford playing out of position). This is more a case of having 2 quality options, probably more similar to City having Haaland and Alvarez. Chelsea having something like 9 CB's and 6-7 young RW options certainly isn't comparable to United having 2 strikers!
  • @ITZollx
    Great content mate, this channel is criminally under viewed.
  • @akkermanrik
    Lets Ruud van Nistelrooij coach him, I am sure his goal scoring will improve over time
  • Can't wait for the ¨Why Ten Hag's tactics isn't working¨ video.
  • @90ais
    Great explanation!
  • Can you do a video on how Mbappe will fit in Real Madrid? Please
  • They don't play the system Bologna played under Motta. Motta played a 2 - 7 - 2, which sounds absurd but that formation is read horizontally. This channel broke down how it functions nicely. The point is Zirkzee was the "side to side midfielder" (essentially what a box to box midfielder does for a vertical formation) he was free to leave his position but at United he'll have to play as a more conventional foward. He excelled playing in an unusual role that was not well understood by opposition vs. having to play one well understood by most oppositions. Reserving judgment till he takes to the field.