The article on the Man United website features former United players Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves discussing who they would select for the team’s upcoming away game against Barcelona. The two former players both agree that United should set up defensively and try to hit Barcelona on the counterattack.
Scholes believes that United should set up with a 4-5-1 formation and select a midfield trio of Scott McTominay, Fred, and Paul Pogba. Hargreaves, on the other hand, thinks United should set up with a 5-3-2 formation and select a back three of Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw.
Both former players agree that United will have to be at their very best defensively and that it will be crucial to contain the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Philippe Coutinho. They also suggest that United will have to be clinical in front of goal and take advantage of any chances that come their way.
Overall, the article provides an interesting insight into the thoughts of two former United players and their tactical suggestions for the upcoming game against Barcelona. It remains to be seen how United will actually set up and perform on the day, but it is clear that they will have to be at their very best to get a positive result against the Spanish giants.
