One thing which strikes you at first about the current Manchester United side is the lack of creativity up front. There is just risk taking which makes for an awfully boring game, till now they have managed to cross the line but only just, it won’t be long before other teams start to hurt them for their lack of creativity. The likes of Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Memphis Depay have struggled to generate excitement in the Old Trafford stands. It was only last week when in the first half against Southampton, United fans came together to let the manager know what they wanted to see, shouts of ATTACK, ATTACK echoed around the famous ground. So what is the solution? Which midfielder could spark United back into life? It seems the solution has to come from the outside, players at United have been given enough chances, although Manager Van Gaal’s tactics haven’t helped their cause either. Here we look at 3 creative midfielders/forwards who could change the way this United team plays in the future.
- Antoine Griezmann
Since transferring to Diego Simeone’s Atletico from Real Sociedad, the Griezmann has improved significantly and is regarded as one of Europe’s finest attacking players. Still relatively young at 24, Griezmann is approaching the peak of his career and it would be wise for United to snap him up before some other club do. Played primarily in the wide attacking left position, Griezmann could also easily fit in behind the striker and provide those killer passes. His recruitment could spell trouble for Memphis Depay, who will need to better his game in order to ensure a starting place. His attacking style, combined with pace to burn down the flanks, getting crosses in and getting into the middle to strike powerful efforts on goal would keep supporters in the stands happy.