Manchester United: 3 different tactical formations that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could implement in the upcoming 2019/20 season

#2 Second Formation: 4-2-3-1

Manchester United's probable lineup in a 4-2-3-1 shape

During his time at Molde FK, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer often deployed multiple formations, switching between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 according to the game's profile.

Manchester United have players who suit this system where either Scott McTominay or Nemanja Matic could use their combative presence to win the midfield duels with Fred playing the role of a ball-progressor, where he drives the ball from deeper areas into the final third, linking up and supplying the forward line during the transition phase.

Paul Pogba could take up the number ten role where he flourished under Ole last season, using his guile and physique to provide a menacing presence in the opposition's box. Jesse Lingard might play second fiddle to the Frenchman in the central attacking role behind the striker.

Juan Mata will have an important role in this formation as he could switch between central and right-wing positions with Lingard or play a supporting role to Daniel James.

With zero central defensive recruitments till now, Victor Lindelof is a no brainer in Ole's back four with either Chris Smalling or Eric Bailly being his partner. Luke Shaw has made the left-back spot his own and Diogo Dalot will have to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a spot on the opposite wing.