United’s Midfield Problems
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I call it a problem but it actually is a luxury. The addition of Paul Pogba will give selection headaches to Mourinho. Pogba will start, and the other midfielders have got to fight over the other spot.
Morgan Schneiderlin, Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellini and Paul Pogba will fight for 2 midfield places in every game. Mourinho will play his favourite 4-2-3-1 formation and the No.10 role looks to be Rooney’s for now.
Mourinho has liked to pair two midfielders with different characteristics, over the years. We saw that last in Chelsea where he played Fabregas and Matic. The former had a creative role where he had the freedom to move while Matic protected the back four.
Looks like Pogba will play the creative role and his partner’s role will be up for grabs. Herrera has started every single game under Mourinho and looks to be his first pick, but he doesn’t have the physical attributes that Schniederlin or Fellaini possess.
United also have the ever reliable and experienced Michael Carrick who is clearly going to play a part in Mourinho’s plans. It will be an interesting selection battle!
