it may or may not be the manager's tactics, could be the players themselves that just wanna pass safe when the team keeps getting attacked or leak goals when lose possession, players and even the manager will slowly think twice of going forward.
it is even more obvious when the team goes a goal behind, plus without a true leader on the pitch, nobody to lift up the spirits.
The Carrick Factor, Herrera energy more or less replaced by Scott, but Scott hasn't the eye of a pass yet. More aggressive, younger, safe for the moment.
Axis of Scott n a settled Fred may allow him to do his magic, but he won't be covering that much distance n press as AP15, their style n physique is too different.
Last season we panicked cos no player was able to hold ball near the defense and quickly release, more of I don't want the ball u take it. No purpose pass. Horrible to watch.
If Fred can turn into Bastian with his passion, Carrick with his coolness on the ball/not Ando style... And steady like a Blind in midfield.
Can watch.