I don't think there is any manager in world football who obsesses over winning trophies irrespective of the style of football like Mourinho does which is why he was always the perfect fit for United. He is a fantastic motivator who would go to any length to get the very best out of his players and unite them under an objective. His strength on the coaching side of the job is his defensive coaching and he provides extremely detailed instructions to defenders which is why he is a dream for any defender to work under. His in-game management and reading of the game is among the very best (for instance the West Ham away match this season). He is a good squad builder and identifies the weakness in his own team and in that respect his record in the transfer market to strengthen those positions is near flawless.
But no manager is perfect and when Mourinho was appointed as the United manager, I had hoped that he decides to reinvent himself as football is always changing and no manager can afford to say still but it looks like he is still using the same management style and coaching methods which he is accustomed to throughout his career. Our lack of finishing chances in part is down to the players but Mourinho is responsible too. He has always been a firm believer of giving freedom to his attacking players and let the players find the solutions on the pitch by themselves. This works for him when he has experienced players who can perform without any instructions and after increased understanding amongst themselves can turn into a functioning attacking unit. He has faced this problem earlier in his career too. Remember when he called West Ham as the '19th Century team' when Chelsea struggled to score against them? He was also the one who coined the term 'park the bus' when Chelsea couldn't break down Spurs in his first stint in England. He faced those problems fewer times back then as the individual quality was higher in those teams to rescue a win.
Fergie never had any problem breaking down deep lying defences. This is because back then the team used to perform certain attacking drills in training against specific teams to break down the opposition. Van Persie mentioned this fact during the title winning season which certainly helps players to repeat those predetermined moves in the match. Having young players in the team certainly adds to Mourinho's problems as they require guidance on how to play their game. Van Gaal was accused of over coaching the team last season(for example, taking a touch before shooting) which senior players didn't like but the younger attacking players certainly thrived due to almost being spoon fed about what to do in different situations of the match. Martial's decision making has been poor this season in part due to moving away from the micro-management style to the more hands-off approach which Mourinho has when it comes to attacking. Same is the case with Rashford who isn't being as prolific and not giving performances anywhere resembling last season's. Rashford usually occupied positions in between the centre back and full back last season which is where he made the runs in behind or took on centre backs and exposed their pace( the goals vs City and West Ham for example). This season he is being out muscled by defenders and he is being easily nullified most of the times.
I am still optimistic under Jose as United couldn't have a better manager to attract big names to the club and eventually challenge for the title. It would be stupid to not give him the benefit of the doubt at the moment even if he is under achieving in the league currently. Managerial stability is of the utmost importance if we want to win the title again or we risk going down the same road as Liverpool.
But no manager is perfect and when Mourinho was appointed as the United manager, I had hoped that he decides to reinvent himself as football is always changing and no manager can afford to say still but it looks like he is still using the same management style and coaching methods which he is accustomed to throughout his career. Our lack of finishing chances in part is down to the players but Mourinho is responsible too. He has always been a firm believer of giving freedom to his attacking players and let the players find the solutions on the pitch by themselves. This works for him when he has experienced players who can perform without any instructions and after increased understanding amongst themselves can turn into a functioning attacking unit. He has faced this problem earlier in his career too. Remember when he called West Ham as the '19th Century team' when Chelsea struggled to score against them? He was also the one who coined the term 'park the bus' when Chelsea couldn't break down Spurs in his first stint in England. He faced those problems fewer times back then as the individual quality was higher in those teams to rescue a win.
Fergie never had any problem breaking down deep lying defences. This is because back then the team used to perform certain attacking drills in training against specific teams to break down the opposition. Van Persie mentioned this fact during the title winning season which certainly helps players to repeat those predetermined moves in the match. Having young players in the team certainly adds to Mourinho's problems as they require guidance on how to play their game. Van Gaal was accused of over coaching the team last season(for example, taking a touch before shooting) which senior players didn't like but the younger attacking players certainly thrived due to almost being spoon fed about what to do in different situations of the match. Martial's decision making has been poor this season in part due to moving away from the micro-management style to the more hands-off approach which Mourinho has when it comes to attacking. Same is the case with Rashford who isn't being as prolific and not giving performances anywhere resembling last season's. Rashford usually occupied positions in between the centre back and full back last season which is where he made the runs in behind or took on centre backs and exposed their pace( the goals vs City and West Ham for example). This season he is being out muscled by defenders and he is being easily nullified most of the times.
I am still optimistic under Jose as United couldn't have a better manager to attract big names to the club and eventually challenge for the title. It would be stupid to not give him the benefit of the doubt at the moment even if he is under achieving in the league currently. Managerial stability is of the utmost importance if we want to win the title again or we risk going down the same road as Liverpool.
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