Sideshow Bob
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Yep, agree with every word. I feel what players do in their national sides should be dismissed when looking at their club performances. For the same reason it's foolish to buy a player after a World Cup run (a la Kleberson) it's foolish to look at two completely different set ups, but for some reason a lot of United fans continually point to "Maguire at the Euros". The cold hard truth is we need any and all of our starting XI to find new levels of form and composure if we're to have any hope for this season. Whoever RR picks has got the full support of the fans at the starting whistle, and we are all praying some of these misfits discover world-class form.United actually do need a defensive overhaul if they are going to progress.
Rangnick seems to prefer Dalot and Telles at full back. I think most United fans would say that they are decent players but not great. But in a more pressing and controlled style they are better fits than Shaw and AWB no doubt. So they probably need at least 2 new full backs. You could argue they need more as no doubt they'd need to offload Shaw and AWB and bring in cover at LB (assuming that Laird can step up).
At CB they have numbers but I think they do lack quality. Fans can talk about Maguire being really good for England but there's a difference... England don't press therefore they don't play higher up the field. The game at international level is also slower so that suits Maguire more. He's less threatened by pace in behind and he has more time on the ball. Maguire is a good but not excellent or world class CB. They absolutely need to go and get a top CB to play alongside Varane.
And this is why the job at United is going to be multi year and needs patience whilst having a clear strategy and vision.
Some good, if contradictory, comments here. One things for sure - we're looking at a year or two in the trophy wilderness, with a lot of careful planning, before returning triumphant!
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