#68: Relegation-Level Team Defending

Kees and Aaron discuss United's midfield situation in the context of clashes with Barnsley and Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees and Aaron dig into the details of United's trip to Southampton at the weekend, including answering your questions about Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, and the buildup issues that have plagued United this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the international break, we took the opportunity to look at where United stand, both in terms of the current system under Erik ten Hag and the players currently at his disposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Aaron is joined by Harrison (@htomufc) of The Overlap to discuss Manuel Ugarte, the sales of Scott McTominay and Jadon Sancho, the transfer window as a whole, and a tough Sunday afternoon against Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Aaron sidelined for the weekend, we welcomed Tifo Football's Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to discuss the new pressing approach, as well as some ideas around buildup as displayed in the victory over Fulham and defeat at Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, in Kees' temporary absence, we welcomed the great Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to discuss United's win over Fulham in their Premier League opener, including debutants and a new tactical approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we welcome Marc Geschwind (@MarcGeschwind) to discuss Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, travelling all the way from their time as youngsters at Ajax to their journeys at superclubs over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we welcomed Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) to help preview the season, including: transfers, how we expect United to set up, how we think they might fare in all competitions, and the difficulty of evaluating a side that has made so many changes after a difficult season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we welcomed the wonderful Jake Fox (@JakeWFox) from the Pot Shot Podcast to analyze the last few years of set pieces in United's first team and how the arrival of former Brentford, Arsenal, and Southampton coach Andreas Georgson might present solutions. We also discussed the imminent signing of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal's youth academy. Check out the excellent Pot Shot Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Kees and Aaron discuss depth at the fullback positions and how to balance the midfield with the current options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices