Zinedine Zidane: How Manchester United could line-up if former Real Madrid boss replaces Jose Mourinho

Fifa August 19, 2020
Zinedine Zidane: How Manchester United could line-up if former Real Madrid boss replaces Jose Mourinho
Even before Manchester United decided to sack Jose Mourinho,Zinedine Zidane was being heavily linked with the job at Old Trafford.Now, following the club’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool, which has left them even further behind in the Premier League, Mourinho has been relieved of his duties.It is understoodZidane would love the chance to test himself at Old Trafford and earlier in the season, it was even believed he had been building a shortlist of players to sign.Zidane is being heavily linked with the United job6
Zidane is being heavily linked with the United job
Zidane left Real Madrid in the summer after leading them to three consecutive Champions League triumphs, but has been out of work since.Edinson Cavani, the Paris Saint-Germain forward, as well as midfielders Toni Kroos of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara, and James Rodriguez – who is currently on loan at Bayern from Zidane’s former side Real, were all linked with following the Frenchman to his new job.Signing all four players would require a serious financial outlay on United’s part, but the club could agree to such a big spend to please a new manager. But how would Zidane combine these four signings into United’s current squad to field a starting XI able to challenge at the highest level?At the Bernabeu, Zidane showed incredible flexibility when it came to tactical systems, utilising one, two and three forward formations at various times throughout his tenure.However, he did have a favoured approach of four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards, either lining up in a 4-4-2 or a 4-3-1-2.The former system often saw Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio selected in the wide positions, though they played more like inside-forwards than classic wingers, while the latter system had Isco in the number 10 role, taking on the majority of Real’s attacking duties.Zidane’s 4-4-2 was more like a 4-2-2-2 with wingers who looked to move narrow as well as to the touchline6
Zidane’s 4-4-2 was more like a 4-2-2-2 with wingers who looked to move narrow as well as to the touchline
If appointed United boss, it is expected Zidane would implement one of these two systems at Old Trafford. He would need a two-striker system to find space for both transfer target Cavani and United’s current forward Romelu Lukaku, while the midfield would have to include all of Kroos, Thiago and James Rodriguez – the trio on Zidane’s shortlist.6The 4-3-1-2 (above) seems to be the best fit for Zidane’s targets, as it would allow him to fit all three midfielders in, whilst also retaining Nemanja Matic in the holding role. For all the excellence of Real Madrid’s ball-playing midfielders, Brazil international Casemiro has been one of their most important players over the last few years in the role of destroyer. His incredible ability to break up play reduces the amount of defensive work his team-mates need to complete, thus allowing them to focus on the thing they should focus on – getting the ball forward.Casemiro’s ability to break up play has made the Brazil international one of Real’s most valuable players6
Casemiro’s ability to break up play has made the Brazil international one of Real’s most valuable players
As there is no real width in the midfield or attacking zones, there is a lot of pressure on the full-backs to stretch play in the final third, and Luke Shaw, the left-back, looks perfect for this role having started the season so well. Antonio Valencia would be an option, though so too would Diogo Dalot, with Mourinho claiming United have a full-back for the next 10 years in the young Portuguese.Alternatively, Zidane could utilise the 4-4-2 (below) – though this would be a much more risky approach.6The key benefit of this system is the inclusion of another attacking player (Alexis Sanchez) to take the pressure to create play off the shoulders of the number 10 in the 4-3-1-2. You still have the number 10 (James Rodriguez), but he plays a more withdrawn role and finally has support in the final third.However, the huge negative is just how isolated the two-man midfield would find themselves, especially without a designated destroyer selected in the starting line-up. Matic is far too slow to play in a two-man midfield, but Zidane evidently does not think a new defensive midfielder is a priority given his shortlist of targets.The above line-up, featuring Zidane’s targets, would have the manager putting a remarkable amount of faith in Kroos and Thiago to never cheaply concede possession. If they were to lose the ball in the midfield zone, United’s opponents would have acres of space to run into as they launched an attack on David de Gea’s goal.A double-pivot of Kroos and Thiago (above) is sure to be overrun6
A double-pivot of Kroos and Thiago (above) is sure to be overrun
The main absentee from both of Zidane’s potential line-ups is Paul Pogba, and his decision to target three midfielders suggests Zidane has no desire to keep Pogba around. It is believed Pogba’s time at the club is also limited, with Juventus and Barcelona linked with the World Cup winner this season.The 4-3-1-2 appears to be the more suitable formation for Zidane to implement if chosen to replace Mourinho at Old Trafford, but it looks as if United would still be far away from winning the Premier League title – even if the club sign the four players Zidane is targeting above all others.
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