Man utd making progress working towards long term success under solskjaer woodward
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Manchester United has indeed been making progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's management, with the support of Ed Woodward. Here are some key areas where the club has shown improvement:
- Youth development: Solskjaer has emphasized the importance of developing young players through the club's academy. Players like Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, and Scott McTominay have already broken into the first team, and others like Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong, and James Garner are close to doing so.
- Attacking football: Solskjaer's teams have been known for their attacking flair, with a focus on quick counter-attacks and high-intensity pressing. This has led to an increase in goals scored and a more entertaining brand of football.
- Team cohesion: Solskjaer has worked to build a strong team spirit, with a focus on camaraderie and a sense of belonging among the players. This has been evident in the way the team has rallied around each other during tough periods.
- Tactical flexibility: Solskjaer has shown an ability to adapt his tactics to suit different opponents and situations. This has been particularly evident in the way he has set up his teams to counter-attack and exploit opposition weaknesses.
- Player recruitment: Woodward has been instrumental in bringing in players who fit Solskjaer's playing style and vision. Players like Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Bruno Fernandes have all been excellent signings, and have helped to strengthen the team.
Some notable statistics that highlight United's progress under Solskjaer include:
- Goal difference: United's goal difference has improved significantly under Solskjaer, from -20 in the 2018-19 season to +14 in the 2019-20 season.
- Points per game: United's points per game average has increased from 1.43 in the 2018-19 season to 1.83 in the 2019-20 season.
- Clean sheets: United have kept more clean sheets under Solskjaer than they did under his predecessor, Jose Mourinho.
- Top-four finish: United finished sixth in the 2018-19 season, but finished third in the 2019-20 season, securing a Champions League spot.
Of course, there is still much work to be done to achieve long-term success. However, under Solskjaer and Woodward, Manchester United appears to be heading in the right direction.