The "out of favor" squad at Old Trafford
(Baonghean.vn) - Looking at the MU players struggling, Red Devils fans are reminded of the "disgraced" squad under coach Jose Mourinho, who for various reasons have left the team, some have retired. Some people even think that among the 14 names that have left, Depay should be brought back to Old Trafford immediately to save the team.
While MU fans are pressuring Depay to return to Old Trafford, coach Jose Mourinho is considering borrowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic from LA Galaxy to improve the attack. Experts believe that the 14 players in the "disgraced" squad under coach Jose Mourinho are as strong as those currently playing for MU. If we arrange the starting lineup 3-4-3, we will remember the names below.
Sharp attack
Playing center forward in the forward line isZlatan Ibrahimovic.After his injury, realizing that he was no longer strong enough to play in a tough league like the Premier League, Zlatan decided to move to the US to join LA Galaxy. But surprisingly, the former "Red Devil" striker regained his form with 21 goals in just 25 appearances, and was even linked with a return to Europe to play in the near future.
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| Coach Jose Mourinho is considering borrowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic from LA Galaxy to improve his attack. Photo: Internet |
The wingers will be two familiar names,Wayne Rooney (striker) and Memphis Depay.In the summer of 2016, Rooney requested a free transfer to Everton and was immediately approved by coach Mourinho. Now the former "Devil Leader" has also left Everton to play in MLS and is a mainstay in the DC United attack.
The fate of striker Memphis Depay is different. Playing poorly and living a disorganized life, Jose Mourinho was forced to push the young Dutch star to Lyon in the winter transfer window of 2017. But quite surprisingly, when leaving Old TraffordDepay played extremely impressively in his new club's shirt.
In the French team's shirt, Depay has strongly revived and made great progress. He has had 28 goals and 28 assists since then. That is why MU fans are asking to bring the star born in 1994 back to Old Trafford. It is very possible that this will come true because MU attached a buy-back clause when selling Depay to Ligue 1 partners.
Reserve for them isWill Keane -a promising striker at youth level but under Jose Mourinho, the attack has no room for players at the potential level. After leaving MU, this young player's career went downhill. Keane was pushed to Hull City and scored only 1 goal after more than 2 seasons playing for the "Tigers".
Talented midfield
In the 4-man midfield of MU in the past, there were 2 names that any coach would want to have. First of all, we have to mentionMorgan Schneiderlin, the mainstay player who led MU to the 2016 FA Cup championship, but Schneiderlin is not Jose Mourinho's favorite midfielder. Moving to a suitable new destination, Everton, the former French international always has an official position in the squad of "The Toffees".
Next isSchweinsteiger,The former Bayern and German star has had a similar fate. It is not because of his skill level, but simply because Schweinsteiger's playing philosophy is different from that of his coach Jose Mourinho. Despite being constantly relegated to the bench, the 2014 World Cup winner still maintains a professional attitude and is currently enjoying his retirement in the US Major League Soccer, playing for the Chicago Fire.
Right midfielder isHenrikh Mkhitaryan, a technical, creative and spontaneous player. Under coach Mourinho, he uses players who play with a heavy emphasis on practical tactics and Mkhitaryan cannot adapt.
The "Special One" traded Mkhitaryan for a disciplined player like Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in the 2018 winter transfer window. At Emirates, Micky can develop his artistic qualities without worrying about being constrained by his old Portuguese coach. As for Alexis Sanchez, after 25 appearances, he only scored 4 goals, a miscalculation by coach Mourinho.
The remaining player isAdnan Januzaj.It seemed like he would have a successful career at MU after a dream debut in the 2013/14 season, but his performance gradually declined. Due to early star disease, the young Belgian star was loaned to Sunderland by Mourinho, then sold outright to Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window of 2017.
The reserve is a young midfielder.Nick PowellPowell was one of the players Sir Alex brought in during his final season at Old Trafford after an impressive spell at Crewe Alexandra. But for some reason, Powell was not used by the MU coaches who succeeded Sir Alex. He was constantly loaned out and had to leave as a free agent to Wigan in the summer of 2016.
Remember the defense of the past
Looking at the disappointing MU defenders, people rememberDaley Blind, Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett.Playing as a full-back, center-back, and midfielder, Dutch player Daley Blind was not highly rated by coach Mourinho. Therefore, coach Mourinho was forced to sell him back to Ajax in the summer transfer window. Blind has revived, making 16 appearances for his hometown club, including Ajax's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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| Leaving MU, Depay played extremely impressively in Lyon's shirt. Photo: Internet |
Defender Paddy McNair was always Louis Van Gaal's favorite for the center-back position. But he was sold by Jose Mourinho to Sunderland as soon as he took over the hot seat at Old Trafford. The player born in 1995 has just moved to Middlesbrough after 2 years playing for the "Black Cats".
Tyler Blackett also had a similar fate to McNair, being pushed away by Jose Mourinho in the summer transfer window of 2016. The defender born in 1994 quickly became a mainstay of Reading and helped the Madejski Stadium club reach the Premier League promotion play-off final in 2017.
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes.Until now, people still do not understand why this goalkeeper came to MU at that time because one thing is certain, he would not have a place at Old Trafford. Valdes was cleared by coach Jose Mourinho to go to Middlesbrough in the summer of 2016 and retired just 1 year later.
Prepare forVictor Valdes is the goalkeeperSam Johnstone. In 10 years at MU, Johnstone was loaned out 7 times, no MU player can break this record. The goalkeeper born in 1993 is playing for West Brom and helping the club at The Hawthorns to 2nd place in the Championship.
Squad list
Forwards: Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Midfielders: Adnan Januzaj, Schneiderlin,Schweinsteiger, Memphis Depay
Defenders: Paddy McNair, Tyler Blackett, Daley Blind
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes
Substitutes: Will Keane, Sam Johnstone, Nick Powell
