In this discussion, Jon Mackenzie, a contributor from Tifo Football known for his expertise in football tactics, unpacks Manchester United's evolving pressing strategy. He highlights the transition to a 4-4-2 system and its effect on midfield dynamics. The conversation dives into Marcus Rashford's tactical role and the significance of pressing triggers. Mackenzie explores the challenges of build-up play against opposing teams like Brighton, emphasizing the need for better energy management and strategic implementations to enhance team performance.

This week, in Kees' temporary absence, we welcomed the great Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to discuss United's win over Fulham in their Premier League opener, including debutants and a new tactical approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we welcome Marc Geschwind (@MarcGeschwind) to discuss Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, travelling all the way from their time as youngsters at Ajax to their journeys at superclubs over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we welcomed Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) to help preview the season, including: transfers, how we expect United to set up, how we think they might fare in all competitions, and the difficulty of evaluating a side that has made so many changes after a difficult season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we welcomed the wonderful Jake Fox (@JakeWFox) from the Pot Shot Podcast to analyze the last few years of set pieces in United's first team and how the arrival of former Brentford, Arsenal, and Southampton coach Andreas Georgson might present solutions. We also discussed the imminent signing of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal's youth academy.Check out the excellent Pot Shot Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Kees and Aaron discuss depth at the fullback positions and how to balance the midfield with the current options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we take a look at ongoing progress in the transfer window following the signing of Leny Yoro and analyze how parts of the squad are shaping up for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special episode takes a deep dive into 18-year-old central defender Leny Yoro, whose move to Manchester United is set to be finalized over the upcoming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode Kees and Aaron discuss Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Jarrad Branthwaite, as well as digging in on the possibility of a front 2 at United and what Mason Mount's role will look like in the 2024/25 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we analyzed the links to Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and PSG's Manuel Ugarte before Kees detailed implications of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake's appointments given their respective tenures in Dutch football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices