Amateur Analyst, creator of the ‘Detailed Deep Dive’. Working with @Stretfordtrends & @attackingfooty
Zirkzee is 23 years old and has signed a 5 year deal, transferring from Bologna for just over £35m. He has experience with Bayern Munich but he flourished at Bologna under now Juventus coach Thiago Motta.
This summer is a huge time of change for Nice. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe investing in Manchester United many key staff members may look towards United, both Sporting Director+manager potentially leaving with key players also due to leave. It is critical that they recruit correctly in these key roles
Manchester United are looking to sign a left back this summer, confirmed by David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano. United have had injury issues all season, with Luke Shaw facing two long lay-offs and Tyrell Malacia not appearing once this season. United need a young left back who can cover Luke Shaw, play rotations minutes whilst also long term being the successor to the Englishman
Tuchel joined Chelsea in January 2021, replacing Frank Lampard. At the time of his sacking, Chelsea had played 19 games and were 9th in the league. Tuchel’s first game was a draw vs Wolves but Chelsea went on a 14 game unbeaten run upon Tuchel’s appointment
Hjulmand is 24 years old and in his first season in Sporting Lisbon. For this analysis piece I have watched alot of sporting games however I have gone back and watched him during his time at Lecce. He plays different roles in both teams with different responsibilities so it gives a greater show of what he can do now and what potential he has
Fofana is a 24 year old French midfielder currently playing for Monaco. He usually operates in a double pivot, often being the more aggressive of the pair with regards to passing+defensive output. Thriving as an 8, he is also so comfortable deeper as a 6, definitely fits into the 6/8 hybrid that so many teams are looking
McTominay originally began playing as a No.10 upon joining United in 2012, playing as a 10 through the academy until the u-16s. Once he began to grow and physically develop, he dropped back a little deeper into midfield, where he made his first team debut under Mourinho
OOP United struggled in the first half with the makeup of the AV midfield. Watkins drops deeper, pulling Varane out of the last line. The run of Watkins pulls Maguire out of position, with Casemiro also following that run opening space for McGinn in the pocket. He finds Watkins with a first time pass, Maguire turns to face McGinn, who finds OW in the channel between CB/Fb. Onana comes out quick, OW should score
Olise is a 22 year old winger, playing predominantly on the right for Crystal Palace, He joined from Reading, coming through the Chelsea academy before returning to London under Roy Hodgson
Singo joined Monaco from Torino for approximately £10m pounds, the Ivorian joined as a Right wing back but immediately made an impact at Right back, in the RCB role in a back 3 aswell as the RCB in a back two. Versatile
Williams is an incredible crosser of the ball, he has a variety of crosses in his locker. The Spaniard ranks in the top 16% for crosses attempted this season, last season he finished in the top 1%. He creates the separation before firing a beautiful whipped ball to the back post, excellent pace and accuracy
Silva signed for Benfica in 2016 from his local youth side Viseu United. Silva played through the youth ranks before making his debut with the Benfica B in April 2022. He was sensational, helping the club to win the UEFA youth League for the first time in over 60 years
Onana is a fully fledged Belgian international who signed for the Toffees from Lille for just over £30m. A huge physical presence, excellent defensive capabilities and fine in the final 3rd, he’s a pretty rounded midfielder. The thread will break down his game and position
The piece will focus on the Tractor Boys last 5 games, analysing structural organisation in all phases of play including build up, attacking patterns, rest defence, and pressing
The thread will take a brief look at:
Mats Wieffer is a 24 year old Dutch midfielder playing for Feyenoord. He is an extremely athletic & physical player who has a lot of versatility within his overall game & positioning. Wieffer came through at Excelsior before making the step up to win the title with Feyernoord 
United have been on the market for a RCB since the day Erik ten Hag stepped through the door. Raphael Varane was first choice but injuries and in possession limitations have pushed him down the pecking order. Harry Maguire has performed admirably this season but still has long term doubts over his future. Both CB's are approaching their later years
Within the first 25 minutes United had 5x less successful final 3rd passes than SU. This was due to a poor build up, in structure & application of the principles 
Goncalo Inacio is a 22 year old Portuguese left footed centre back currently playing for Sporting Lisbon. The defender primarily plays on the left of a back 3, however he is more than comfortable on the left of a two, centre of a three or even a hybrid LB/LCB 
Immediately United built through the deep phases with a 3-2 structure with Sofyan Amrabat tucking in to a back 3 from an inverted position. 
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