Written by Sundara Prabu
If anyone had told me that Manchester United will drop down
from the ‘favorites’ grade to mid-table a year back, I would have laughed at
them. But now, they all are laughing at me and that is not surprising either.
The 20 time Premier League winners are struggling to stand
on their feet and are losing their pride day by day even though they have
spent, no, no, no they’ve splashed cash against their history.
David Moyes was handpicked by the great ‘Sir Alex Ferguson’
to continue his legacy. But it all messed up, Moyes lost his job as a result and
was criticized badly. Then the Dutchman Louis Van Gaal was brought to improve
the proceedings and was allowed to buy anyone he wished for.
He did his best and signed a number of great talents in the
names of Angel Di’Maria, Ander Herrara, Radamel Falcao, Luke Shaw, Daley Blind,
and Marcos Rojo. But unfortunately the things are getting worse for the gaffer
and United. The entire world is looking for an answer to the darkness and we
bring you a list of top 4 players who could solve the problem and help MU to
end the disastrous run.
First, let’s see what is wrong before we look for solutions.
What’s wrong?
Having one of the best attacking units with the likes of Wayne
Rooney, Rabin Van Persie, Radamel Falcao, Angel Di’Maria and Juan Mata the
results must be in the favor of the Old Trafford side. Because, this attack
unit can tear off any defense on Earth and that is not an exclamation. They are
deadly. Then what is wrong with them and why the results are going worse? It’s
definitely because of their weird defense unit which doesn’t have a proper
defensive mid.
The newly bought Herrara is a true talent, but he is not the
exact solution needed in the mid field to do the nasty works. Especially for
strong tackling or when you are leading and you want to pull the strings to
slow down the game, you really need a strong man not a skillful playmaker. When
the opponents are fierce and are countering with pace and accuracy you must need
a guy who is strong enough to hold the speed, protecting your center-backs. Herrara
is not that kind of guy. He can pass well, he can create, he can distribute,
but he can’t master the midfield and dictate the entire play which was
previously done by Paul Scholes. This is the reason why LVG wanted Arturo
Vidal.
Since Vidal has decided to stay at Juventus and hasn't
looked like moving in near future, let’s now go for the other solutions!
1. Kevin Strootman
The Dutch man is the primary target for Luis Van Gaal this
summer and he almost signed the player, but for a serious injury the player
suffered. A potential move ended owing to that and he was still not sidelined
because of the same. Still, he is expected at the 'Theatre of Dreams' in the coming
January.
The ‘DUTCH ROY KEANE’ is well known for his uncompromising
play. The midfielder is very good at tackling, precisely ‘strong’ tackling. He
possesses great vision and he can offer the stability and solidity that MU is
crying for.
2. Nigel de Jong
The Netherlands international is a specialist in nasty works
and famous for his powerful tackles. The way he reads the play, he intercepts,
he defends and his box to box efficiency is simply terrific.
The 29 year old
rejected his compatriot’s offer and favored a stay at San Siro recently. But,
LVG could have lured him if he retreated from the pursuit of Arturo Vidal, the
chase he lost.
3. Fredy Guarin
The versatile Columbian midfielder currently playing for
Inter Milan is a great talent in the centre and has a gift of popping up the
net from long ranges with both feet part from being very good in performing
aerial attacks.
The former FC Porto and St Etienne star can fill in the boots
of the legendary Micheal Carrick as he possess the aerial passing qualities of
the former.
4. Sami Khedira
I hope no introductions were needed for this German veteran.
The midfielder had a wonderful world cup with Germany, but he cannot satisfy the
expectations at the Spanish capital any longer. Moreover, he is at the last
year of his contract.
The midfielder is eager for a move away and is one of the
best holding talents in the world. The strength and vision of the player can
exactly serve the purposes LVG is asking for.
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