Next up United - let’s show up with our best selves S7 E37

Welcome to the latest episode, going to look at Sunday’s match at Old Trafford and then look at where the team is, in the light of this week’s Champions League semi-finals. I’m Paul, joined by Daz and Justin.Part One: Facing this Manchester UnitedTeam selectionAnticipation of how the game plays outUnited were overwhelmed by Leeds 2 weeks ago in the first half (conceded 2 goals). They came out and pressed really intently for 10 minutes against Brentford (had chances and scored from one of them).Defence looks very open - in each of their last 3 matches.Know, think, hope?That 3-0 win last year seems a long time ago. September 1 2024. Two Lucho goals and one Salah goal.Part Two - Everything else:Just seen the 2 Champions League semi-finalsTake aways - is defence over-rated? Speed kills.Luis DiazWhat’s been going on tactically this season:OK we don’t have that many good players yet Slot is still to blame for not getting more out of them? Which is it?Midfield gaps out of possession, inability to stretch the pitch in possession.Absence of coaching and training3 games left - Villa either at 12.30 on a Sunday or 8pm on a Friday - WTFWe will be back after the United game, hopefully with a good result to discuss. Thanks to Justin and Daz for joining me, Paul. And most of all, thank you dear listener for joining us.If you enjoyed the pod, please share it with a friend. Follow us @FirstStateKopites on X  – we only tweet and retweet from sources we think are credible. Music is courtesy of Hypenotic – they are a Welsh electro-pop band – https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic