5 tactical changes that can help Alexis Sanchez shine for Manchester United

The Chilean has failed to find success after his move to Manchester United
The Chilean has failed to find success after his move to Manchester United

#3 Play more passes

Manchester United v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Manchester United v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Since moving to the Premier League, Alexis Sanchez has averaged around 42 passes per game. During the 2016/17 season, he averaged 43 passes per game with Arsenal and was a livewire in the final third.

This season though, Sanchez is averaging just 20 passes per game in the Premier League and 27 passes per game in the Champions League. Even though Solskjaer's tactics should enable him to play his natural game, Sanchez has failed to flourish under his Norwegian manager. One of the reasons for his debacle is his tendency to try too hard.

Once he gets the ball, the Chilean has often tried to take the opposition defense on his own, instead of looking for the obvious pass. He is averaging less than 1 successful dribble per game, which is his lowest return in the Premier League in a season. A lack of form could be a defining reason for this.

As such, Sanchez should return to his normal playing style and attempt more passes per game. It could go a long way to turning his season around.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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