Millwall Analysis: Aggressive pressing with two No.10s, creating midfield overloads, Neil flexibility – how Lions defeated Sheffield United.

By Adam Bissett (@MillwallAnalyt1). MILLWALL went to Bramall Lane on Saturday looking for a reaction after losing their first home game of the season 3-0 to Middlesbrough.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United were hoping to earn their first points of the season.

Due to injuries and Japhet Tanganga being left out as he neared a move to the Blades, Lions manager Alex Neil was forced to make changes to the side, with Massimo Luongo, Luke Cundle, and Ryan Leonard joining the starting XI.

As a result, the Lions were essentially using two number tens to play ‘wide’. However, Neil was astute in arranging his team to maximise the players’ strengths, which benefited the away team.

The Lions dominated the first half, outshooting their opponents…

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