3 Things to watch out for in Manchester United's pre-season campaign

The United squad has arrived at Australia as a part of Tour 2019.
The United squad has arrived at Australia as a part of Tour 2019.

#2 United's new signings and Academy Graduates

Some of Man United's much talked about youngsters.
Some of Man United's much talked about youngsters.

With Solksjaer's fixation with rediscovering Manchester United's DNA, Tour 2019 could be a golden opportunity for the youngsters to stamp their authority among the first team members. Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes, and Mason Greenwood are some of the academy products who are equally capable of pushing the spectators off their seats, and the ones to look out for.

Axel Tuanzebe has created a buzz among the United fanbase after his solid loan spell at Aston Villa last season. Many supporters envisage him as the solution for the defensive issues which persisted in the 2018/19 campaign.

Solskjaer has already talked about the X-Factors in the new signings Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, giving more reasons to follow the Red Devils this summer.


#1 The tactical systems Ole Gunnar Solskjaer implements

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of United's first training session
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of United's first training session

The pre-season is not only about raising your sharpness and match-fitness, but it is also pivotal for the manager to nail down a particular tactical system which could be implemented for a major part of the season.

Keeping the departures and signings in mind, Solskjaer must have chalked down a few set of formations which envisages his United philosophy. During his time at Molde FK, Solskajer used either 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape.

United's clash against Perth Glory will throw some hints about the tactics and formations, also the players who fit into the system.

Click here to know about United's tentative formations in the pre-season.

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