If Manchester United in the evening in the Champions League VfL Wolfsburg receives (20.45 clock, live ticker SPIEGEL ONLINE), is by no means certain that Bastian Schweinsteiger will begin. Schweinsteiger, 31, commutes since joining from Bayern Munich to United between starting and bench.
In only five of the eleven official matches this season, the midfielder underwent the whistle on the lawn. Four times he played through. But this will make little difference Schweinsteiger. Because if he plays he is finally the boss the midfield.August 22, Manchester receives in the Premier League Newcastle United, Schweinsteiger is the first in the starting lineup of the “Red Devils”: nervousness no trace, on the contrary. During setup, he conducts his side people. The full-back he has with a pointing finger on the center line, the center-back, he waved to the front, he should take advantage of the passivity of the opponent by dribbling.
How a coach who plays along
Schweinsteiger takes on the role of a coach, the mitkickt, he acts like a, where the relationships in the square to see more clearly passed as his colleagues. In Munich, formerly similar; last season but had Schweinsteiger its territory before the own defense cede to Xabi Alonso.
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No one in Manchester’s squad plays an average of more passes per 90 minutes as a the 31 year old (86.9) , But Schweinsteiger is still waiting for his first goal in United jersey.
In the summer of Manchester took a lot of money in hand to upgrade the roster. But for Attacking artist Memphis Depay, 21, and Anthony Martial, 19, is said to have spent over € 70 million United. Schweinsteiger cost relatively little money, his influence at stake, however, is indisputable.
With their tricks, dribbles and combinations Depay and martial for the spectacular moments in United’s game in charge. Players like them, it is allowed to make mistakes, they live it, to take risks. It must be ensured Schweinsteiger task that they may this never ceases trying
Schweinsteiger’s job:. Installation and secure
After Schweinsteiger Depay on the left wing operated, has to follow the ball a few yards. He positioned himself so that he is playable for Depay so that the Dutchman opened a way out, if it does not know how. At the same time Schweinsteiger maintains the distances to the opposing players small to intervene in case of a ball loss of Depay right away.
Through its sense of when a ball conquest is possible and when a counterattack should be delayed only secures Schweinsteiger large rooms from. This feeling is essential for him because of the Fastest Schweinsteiger was never. Meanwhile, however, it run even the medium nimble opponent thereof. He must ensure through positioning and timing, that it avoids many sprint duels
The 15 September Schweinsteiger celebrates its Champions League debut for United in Eindhoven:. Manchester takes the lead, then lose the line. The Dutch turn the game, United acting disoriented, the players are not where they should be, they do not run freely.
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Schweinsteiger’s passes in the game against Eindhoven: relocation and opening passes to the wings
Schweinsteiger’s reaction is that he sometimes resting in possession, seconds, the ball resting under his sole, the game before him. Schweinsteiger takes consciously everything to a standstill. There are strange moments, they are not provided in a dynamic sport like football. The solidified Schweinsteiger. The scene is reminiscent of a dialogue, in which a caller the other person gives voice through his silence. With success. Schweinsteiger waiting, and start to castle the teammates. The game is lost, Schweinsteiger but is gaining influence.
Not a shot on goal in the United-shirt
The national team has always been one to sort of tactically intelligent footballer. In Manchester his style is more than ever characterized by understanding of the game and sovereignty. At Bayern he evolved from the attacking midfielder to one who utters the depths to the top. Today he appears hardly the goal, in the United jersey he has not submitted a single shot on goal.
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Schweinsteiger heatmap from the Eindhoven-game: In the defensive midfield he boosts, the offensive he then binds enemy counterattack early. In the penalty area he appears hardly.
In some lots may be this ascetic way of playing to the problem. If Schweinsteiger has someone like Michael Carrick next to him, who acts more defensive than himself, he draws too much out of the areas that are particularly close. Maybe he’s tired of the tumult in front of the penalty box; possibly Schweinsteiger is also simply rational and calculated that his skills to the team use the most when he has the game on.
United’s squad is so well stocked that coach Louis van Gaal can always choose a suitable opponent for occupation. For Schweinsteiger could mean in the future, to accept from time to time on the bench. He is not getting any younger, the pace in the Premier League is high. But if Schweinsteiger plays, he’s the boss.
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