THE LAST ROLL OF THE DICE FOR LVG-WILL THE FALLEN DEVILS RISE AGAIN?

THE LAST ROLL OF THE DICE FOR LVG, 

WILL THE FALLEN DEVILS RISE AGAIN?

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Two weeks ago, Louis Van Gaal’s head was on the chopping block after a run of embarrassing defeats. What does he do ?. He went on and did what he does best, Put faith in the youngsters and take a final gamble to save his job. He did not have much of a choice anyway as 15 plus first Team Players were injured.

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Not only did LVG take a gamble on the youngsters, it appears that he is beginning to seek counsel from Ryan Giggs and has dropped his stubborn “only keep the ball” philosophy. The Games versus Shrewsbury Town, FC Midtyland and More recently against Arsenal seem to indicate that .Gone were the boring ding dong passing along game and Returning albeit slowly was the fast paced counter attacking game of old.

Indeed it also looks like Memphis Depay has stepped up and altered his game as well. Whether this was because LVG had no choice but to play him due to the injuries or that Giggs has been doing some serious coaching to guide and develop him as a player.

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However it may seem, LVG also seems to have altered the formation to a direct 4-2-1-3 formation where Mata is playing directly behind Memphis, Lingard and Rashford. All 3 forwards are making nonstop runs into the opposition penalty box where else before this it was more about possession football. 

Juan Mata also looks like he has been given more emphasis and has finally been put in his best position. Behind the stiker.Mata is and always will be a no 10.He also seems to have increased his work rate and is actually pressing and winning the ball back at times. His link up play with the midfield and the strikers is just brilliant.

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Whether it is out of desperation or because he is being backed into a corner, this is absolutely bringing the best out of LVG. His “dive” on Sunday was outrageous and he seems to be eating into the media quite often, moving the spotlight out of his team. Which has indeed benefited them.

My rallying cry to LVG…..Please keep the faith with the kids. You have won 2 titles with the Ajax Kids. You made them into the superstars they are today. So please continue that tradition and do not change the style of play. We should always ATTACK!!!!. 

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