Where do we start.......
The scoreline did not flatter Leicester at all.
We don't press, we are not compact, can't defend or attack as a team, no high or low block, can't pass between the lines, can't pass in simple triangles to work space or get out of trouble, fail to pass quickly (annoys me how we always leave it so late to pass the ball when the opponent is almost on us), too passive and do not control games, do not create enough clear chances, and have no pattern to phases of play. Our only system of play is: De Gea to CB/FB, run forward a few paces then check back and pass to FB/CB, get pressured by opponent so pass back to De Gea who kicks it long and possesion is lost. Repeat ad infinitum over 90 mins.
We had a favourable run of fixtures at the start of the season and if we are completely honest have an easy Champions League group. To be struggling in the league and Champions league is not a great reflection on Ole. Our first team is full of established internationals and the failure to get any form or style from this squad is disappointing. Liverpool next week could be horrible.
We need to scrap 4-2-3-1 iimediately. There is continually far too much space between the front 4 and the rest of the team, and Ronaldo is the wrong number 9 for this team when service is lacking and you need to press the opposition. If Ole hasn't got the balls to sub Ronaldo for the good of the team then he is not the right man. I think we need 4-4-2 to give the midfield 2 some support (maybe 4-4-1-1). We invariably lose possesion between our back 6 six players which leaves the front 4 marooned regularly throughtout a game.
As I have said before, we have stabilsed and progressed to a point under Ole, however we have stagnated for quite a while now. I don't think Ole will be here in December - we could conceivably lose all our next 8 games.