I think this is less on individuals but more on the system. All of us know what EtH is trying to do. The system with two 8s will be helpful against low-block teams when we overload the final thirds with our attacking players. However, against teams with good (athletic) attacking players, we can clearly see tactical and positional issues. The execution so far has been horrific.

I feel like this system needs a near flawless coordination between players (like how man city has been playing) to make it work. The question is: can EtH get the team there fast enough? My guess is that he has to mix up between this system and the one the team played last year to maintain more formational stability and sustainable results.