21 Oct 2020 08:10:19
Just thought I'd share the general feelings shared by the French commentators, including former PSG midfielder Rothen, during the game last night. I don't usually watch games in French and it was interesting to get an outside perspective of the team.

Their main impression was that Solskjaer outclassed Tuchel in every area. They believed it left PSG confused as United changed shape fluidly when in possession and when chasing the ball. They effectively went from a back 3 to back 4 seamlessly. This forced Tuchel to change his game plan at half time, something they insisted wasn't common. They also saw the switch to a diamond as highly effective as it granted dominance to United in the final stages.

Elsewhere, they acknowledged that Martial and Rashford misplaced important passes or made a bad touch or bad decision, but repeatedly praised them for their efforts. They believed Neymar and Mbappé could learn a lot from a approaching the game the way our forwards do. Namely, playing for the team, attempting to look for options, even when they sometimes make the wrong choices. To them Neymar, Mbappé and Di Maria are all too individualistic hoping to be the player to perform a solo effort that will get them in highlight reels. They also noted how United's forwards support their midfielders and track back to defend, something the PSG ones refuse to do.

Finally, they worshipped everything Bruno did, they seemed in awe and believed he could take the team beyond what is expected of them.

Just thought I'd share as with the UK commentators and press, it's all too often negative and an outside looking in view is somewhat refreshing from time to time.

1.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 09:04:02
The change to the diamond last night really made a major difference.
There seem a few who are blind to our style of play and what we are trying to do.
It takes time but we are building a squad/ team.

2.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 09:38:59
Jred,

I think a few have been calling for a diamond with the quality we have in midfield now and from memory last night was the first time Ole has used it and it worked perfectly. Pogba on the left of it seemed to suddenly be in his natural position and looked dangerous every time he received the ball.

3.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 09:48:42
Thanks for that Ludwig. That was a great read.

4.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 09:59:27
I agree great read pal.

5.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 11:34:28
Good read LLV.

6.) 21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020 13:56:37
Great read LLV.