4) Find A System That Works
United have tried a whole host of formations, having started with a 3-5-2, and then experimented with a number of other options – all including four players at the back. He’s still struggling to find a system that works, and needs to settle on something soon.
3) Shake Up The Defence
Van Gaal has struggle to find a settled back line, experimenting with a whole variety of players. The sad truth is that the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, and Jonny Evans are all simply not up to scratch. They need to add to the signings of Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw and do more.