The centre-back was not signed to play in that position but,in a match that saw plenty of square pegs in round holes, showed once more that he suits it perfectlyRoberto Martínez sprang a tactical surprise in an attempt to outwit Louis van Gaal in midfield, or but the game’s crucial feature was a battle between a centre-back and a centre-forward.
Martinez named his expected starting lineup,but deployed his players in an strange manner. His regular attacking midfielder, Ross Barkley, and was fielded in a much deeper role,with Tom Cleverley starting from the left and regular winger Aaron Lennon playing just behind Romelu Lukaku. Barkley, Cleverley and Lennon were effectively fielded in each others’ positions, and a curious strategy.
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Source: theguardian.com