#51: Pressing Breakdowns and Midfield Disaster in a 4-4-2 Diamond as United lose to Brighton

Devils in the Details by Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen

Episode notes
United lost their third game in the first five of the new season after falling to Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton. Key to this match, Erik ten Hag's side rolled out a new 4-4-2 Diamond formation, with mixed results to say the least. We discuss the tactical changes in detail, how Brighton exploited them, and what they could mean for the side moving forward.