Europa League Final: Attack, Red Devils will crush Ajax!

The young opponents are full of ambition, but if the Red Devils can shake off the pressure and boldly attack first, they will be crowned Europa League champions.

In all aspects, from strength, class and experience, MU is much better than the representative from the Netherlands. However, the danger for coach Mourinho's army lies in the psychological problem. They will enter the battle with the mission of winning first, to get a ticket to the Champions League next season.

Europa League final will be worth watching

As former player Phil Neville said, "all of MU's eggs are now in one basket." The result in Stockholm is crucial, so many members of the Red Devils will have to face heavy pressure when they step onto the Friends Arena field.

What does Ajax have that makes MU afraid?

The Amsterdam team is a very young team, with an average age of only 23. However, they always enter the game with high speed and a fearless spirit against any opponent.

Ajax's strongest point is its diverse and versatile attacking style. Striker Kasper Dolberg is leading the Europa League scoring list this season with 6 goals.

At the age of 19, Dolberg is considered the new Ibrahimovic, because of his excellent goal-scoring skills. He can be absent-minded for a while, but if the defender is careless for a few minutes, Dolberg will score a goal in a flash.

Dolberg is the most dangerous striker on Ajax's side.

Complementing the blond striker are the cunning and technical Bertrand Traore and Amin Younes. When they move out to the wing, both of them always know how to create breakthroughs with their dribbling moves, then rush up to finish.

Not to mention, Justin Kluivert - son of the notorious former striker Patrick Kluivert was ready to enter the field in the second half to make a difference. Based on statistics, Ajax's attack has proven to be more effective than MU in the European playground this season, scoring 24 goals in 14 matches.

Youth helps Ajax play fast, close and intense, making opponents dizzy. A typical example is the 4-1 victory over Lyon at home at Arena Amsterdam.

They play very directly, can pass the ball back and forth in their own half, but when deploying the ball close to the opponent's penalty area, coach Peter Bosz requires his players to play with few touches and decisively.

Ziyech is a great creator.

In midfield, Valencia will have to be wary of Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan international has quick footwork and is Ajax's most effective passer, having created 37 goals for his teammates.

If you want to win the championship, MU should play this way

According to Phil Neville, to deal with an Ajax team that plays with great enthusiasm, MU needs to attack first, pressing continuously for the first 20 minutes, similar to the way they defeated Chelsea at Old Trafford last month.

"Ajax will push high and want to win the ball back early. Therefore, Mourinho's students need to show courage and approach the match like when they beat Chelsea recently.

MU rushed forward to cut off the communication lines between the opponent's lines. They always put Conte's army under great pressure, with no time or space to handle the ball. Chelsea's formation that day was almost torn to pieces.

MU should play fast and launch a preemptive strike like the way they defeated Chelsea.

Against Ajax, Lingard and Rashford's speed needs to be maximized. In midfield, Herrera, Fellaini and Pogba play with great momentum, covering the center circle. If playing this way, I think Ajax can't do anything to MU."

Ajax's defense also has many weaknesses for MU to exploit. Kenny Tete on the right flank is quite slow. Meanwhile, center-back Matthijs de Ligt is only 17 years old and his performance is very erratic.

Reality on the pitch proves that Ajax's defense often does not respond well, every time the midfield suddenly loses the ball, it creates conditions for the opponent to organize a quick counterattack.

Furthermore, Ajax is a young team with little experience in combat. None of their players have ever participated in a big match like the Europa League final.

Therefore, if MU puts their opponents under constant pressure, causing Ajax to suffer, they will be the ones to control the game on the Stockholm field.

According to VNN