Manchester United Football Formation
August 28, 2013
Lineup (4-3-3)
de Gea · Vidic · Ferdinand · Rafael · Baines · Carrick · Fellaini · Kagawa · Valencia · Rooney · van Persie Proposed formation if Baines & Fellaini arrive and Rooney stays.
An asymmetrical variation of the 4-3-3 that will make use of a left wingback, a right fullback, a left inside forward and a more traditional touchline hugging right wing.
In this formation Baines will sit in an advanced position when in possession. Due to Rooney being deployed as a left-sided inside forward there will be a lack of width on the left. Baines, being advanced, will be able to readily get forward and provide width. When Baines gets forward with the ball, Fellaini & Carrick will combine to shift left and cover the open space behind Baines. With a central position, Fellaini could get involved in all aspects of the game.
Kagawa would be more at home in his central attacking position where he will be able to create attacking opportunities. The formation will allow