There were few fuckups in that draw. First United were included in the draw vs Villarreal when they shouldn't have been. Then they were not included in picking the draw vs Atleti.
I hope they don't redo the draw because of this!
Was playing a deeper role for few games before playing in advanced midfield role again vs Everton. I think he comes in at the end of the season for one of the AMs rather than to play in the pivot. Billy for pivot, Gallagher at AM.
I dont think so. Simply delaying the end result of falling comfortably below Liverpool and City. This was an under-strength Leeds at home and team was going side to side with the ball without a plan of how they would break the defence down.
Its Bayern, Ajax, Real, Lille
or PSG Atleti Sporting Benfica Inter Salzburg Villarreal/Atalanta
No easy teams but finishing top of group was better. 1/4 chance of Bayern now
We can do without losing both AC and Rudi but it wouldn't be the end of the world if they both left. The 3 CB system is perfect for them (especially AC) but if they choose to move on, we could target CBs who can thrive in a back four, change the defensive shape to commit more players forward.
Top - City, Liverpool, ManU, Ajax, Madrid, Bayern, Lille
2nd - PSG, Sporting, Inter, Barca, Villarreal, Salzburg, Porto/Milan/Atleti
I'd rather finish top. There is only one team in that whole list that could be a very tough game - Bayern.
We have a far better chance in the UCL than winning the league. We are struggling to break down some teams in the league but a knockout game is ideal for the likes of Kante, Mount who run endlessly and close down spaces.