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CDM options & possible Formations.

With the signings in Lindelof & Lukaku, we definitely need more addressing to do. A dynamic powerhouse CDM is that missing focal point in our midfield which needs to be addressed, which is why signing a CDM becomes a priority.

If we look back to the teams managed by Jose Mourinho, we will definitely see a CDM, and that has turned them into a successful side . This is exactly what is needed at Manchester United.
In order to get the best out of Paul Pogba, a CDM is required who can free up Pogba from his defensive responsibilities, which will alow Pogba to attack more.

The players who could the job in the role of CDM.
They are:

1) Nemanja Matic:
                                Since the confirmed arrival of Bakayoka at Chelsea, Matic has been rumoured to have a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Juventus are also rumoured to be in for him. There are mixed opinions about Matic from the fan base. Some want him, some don’t.

Merits: 
- Premier League experience.
- Worked under Jose Mourinho before.
- Mourinho's trust.
- Knows how to win the Premier league.
- Champions League experience.

Demerits:
- Age factor, old, would be a short term signing.
- Chelsea would be reluctant to sell, after Lukaku's signing (Hijack).


2) Fabinho:
                   Fabinho is a player who gets mutual acceptance by the majority of the fan base. Someone, I'd prefer to have as well.

Merits:
- Champions League experience.
- Is only 23, young prospect, long term signing.
- Versatile, can play at right back.
- Penalty expert, scored 7 penalties, last season, more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic(2) & Wayne Rooney(1) combined.
- Excellent passer of the ball, completed 1636 passes with an 84% pass accuracy, in the 2016/2017 season. The highest at Monaco.
- Counter Attack expert. Monaco were a joy to watch, when they counter attacked. Fabinho was responsible for most of them. Something, Jose would like.

Demerits:
- No Premier League experience.
- If the rumours are to be true, Matic leads the line.
- Monaco may not sell, as they have already sold major XI starters.



As Manchester United have began their pre-season tour in The UNMISSABLE tour in the United States and with the Premier League season 2017/2018 round the corner, it’s about time we start talking about the formations.
IMO, a formation of 4-3-3 or 4-1-2-3 suits us more, which balances the squad perfectly and which will help to get the best out of Paul Pogba(subjected to a signing of a CDM, this season).


I prefer a formation of 4-3-3, as I think it balances the squad perfectly, and mainly removes Pogba from defensive responsibilities.


In a formation of 4-3-3, under Jose, will look something like this.


                                     
Eventually, it becomes a 3 at the back, with Valencia being the only overlapping fullback, just like Maicon at Inter.
~ Darmian at LB, because he is a better defender than Shaw. His Europa League final performance makes him deserve his spot. Hopefully we don't sell him.
~ With a CDM in Fabinho or Matic, a player who guards the back 3 and removes Pogba, from defensive responsibilities.
~ Herrera being the box to box midfield.
~ From Jose's comments from his latest press conference, reckon he will play Rashford alongside Lukaku(which is great) & ideal for a counter attacking side.
~ Mkhitaryan, on the right side.

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[All the stats mentioned above are referred from Squawka Football]



                    

                     





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