SportsIs Manchester United's lack of running a problem under Michael Carrick?
The Athletic says United run and sprint less than most Premier League clubs, but argues those metrics measure style more than quality.
TLDR
Manchester United run less and sprint less than most Premier League clubs, The Athletic reports. Its analysis says there is no evidence that winning teams cover more distance or sprint more than their opponents, and that an overall link between those metrics and winning is difficult to find. It asks whether United's numbers under Michael Carrick signal a problem or simply reflect how he wants the team to play.
Is Manchester United's lack of running a problem under Michael Carrick?
The Athletic says United run and sprint less than most Premier League clubs, but argues those metrics measure style more than quality.
TLDR
Manchester United run less and sprint less than most Premier League clubs, The Athletic reports. Its analysis says there is no evidence that winning teams cover more distance or sprint more than their opponents, and that an overall link between those metrics and winning is difficult to find. It asks whether United's numbers under Michael Carrick signal a problem or simply reflect how he wants the team to play.
