066 | Is Ten Hag Ole in disguise? Bruno G > Enzo & Greenwood double standards (ft. Raj, CK & Hass)
Aug 22, 2023
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Raj, CK, and Hass discuss the similarities between Ten Hag and Ole, Moises' defensive weaknesses, declining player performance, comparison of football managers, Enzo and Bruno Gimmeres' defensive abilities, pizza preferences, creative restaurant names, Serena and Venus as athletes, player performance and trust issues, and admiration for a specific player.
Concerns about Casemiro's decline as a player, highlighting his struggles with backfoot transitions and defensive positioning.
Criticism towards Manchester United's handling of Mason Greenwood's situation, raising questions about the morality of the decision-making process.
Flawed recruitment strategy at Manchester United, prioritizing big-money signings over players who fit the required profiles, leading to a lack of cohesion and a mismatch with the team's playing style.
Deep dives
Concerns about Casemiro's decline and unsuitability for Manchester United's style of play
There are concerns about Casemiro's decline as a player, especially in terms of physicality and defensive capabilities. His struggles with backfoot transitions and defensive positioning have been evident, making him a liability in Manchester United's system. The recruitment strategy of prioritizing flashy big-money signings over players who fit the required profiles for the team's style of play has been criticized.
The mishandling of Mason Greenwood's situation
The club's handling of Mason Greenwood's situation has been highly criticized. The decision to consider bringing him back after the public backlash and the potential negative impact on the club's image and commercial aspects raises questions about the morality of the decision-making process. The statement released by the club did not provide a clear conclusion of their internal investigation, leaving fans confused and uncertain.
The need for technicians and recruitment issues at Manchester United
A major issue at Manchester United is the lack of technicians in the team, which hampers their ability to hold onto the ball and play the desired style of football. The recruitment strategy has been flawed, with big-money signings being prioritized over players who fit the required profiles. This has led to a lack of cohesion and a mismatch between the team's playing style and the abilities of the players.
Manchester United's handling of Mason Greenwood's situation
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding Manchester United's handling of Mason Greenwood's situation. They highlight that United's silence on the matter has given other people the opportunity to support Greenwood without full knowledge of the situation. The podcast also explores the complexities of terminating Greenwood's contract and the potential financial implications for the club.
The challenges for Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and now Ralph Hasenhuttl
The podcast talks about the challenges faced by Manchester United under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the current situation under manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. They discuss issues related to recruitment and player profiles that have affected the team's style of play. Furthermore, the podcast addresses the inconsistent pressing and defensive problems that have persisted under both managers. The hosts also highlight the need for a clear footballing vision and a stronger director of football to improve the team's performance.
Is Ten Hag more similar to Ole than we think? Moises' debut, Cas being 'finito' and Mason Greenwood. Jam packed, non-stop, a new terminology introduced and a debut for CK alongside Raj & Hass.
