Solskjær relies a lot on the forward players having ‘chemistry’, ‘zip’, or ‘magic’ through their quality, which is fine since you have more quality than most teams. Now, you need to provide them a solid stable foundation. Defensive transitions need to be significantly improved. 
In terms of personnel, keeping Matic fresh, McFred injury free will be extremely vital. The only 2 pivot combinations that provide, somewhat, stability to the core are the McFred and the Pogtić. On paper, PogFred should be a good combination but on the pitch it definitely isn’t.
Fred’s erratic-ness, early tackle diving, & lack of physicality makes him a liability next to Pogba, who is not really mobile to cover. So, to achieve cohesiveness, I’d only rotate between the McFred or Pogtić combinations. And yes, I know Pogba’s value higher up but oh well…💁♂️
The forward line being changed more than the midfield is a lot less problematic to the stability of the team. Although, having Pogba, CR, Sancho/Greenwood forward line makes the rotations a lot more organic than if AM9 joined that front line because CR & AM9 Like the same zones.
Apart from personnel, United need to defend as a unit. The forwards, while free in-possession, need to track back out of possession - no ifs or buts. The gaps between the lines of the block need to be tightened and the unit needs to fall into their defensive shape faster.
Glad OGS mentioned the defensive shape, & that he didn’t like how we defended, in the post-match press conference. Hope we see that improve in the coming weeks. Fixing that issue alone will make United be a lot more controlled over dangerous counterattacking teams. Peace. #MUFC
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