[ElectroManiac]

The only worry I have for this game is Shaw and Rafael. Will they be ready for this game is what concern me. I just don't want to see Valencia and Young anymore.

 

[fifa2151]

DDG
RAFA;Jones;Rojo;Shaw
Harrera;Blind
Mata;Di Maria;
Rooney;Falcao
4-2-2-2

 

[Retorus]

If Shaw is not available for this one, it wouldnt be a bad idea to play Blind at left wingback instead of fecking Young. He might be here primarily to play defensive mid but better him there than Young.

I'd rather play him in midfield and leave Young there.

 

[Shaw Thing]

Can you really see Falcao and RVP playing at the same time? I don't think so.
We will go 3-5-2

De gea
Smalling Jones Rojo
Rafael Blind Shaw
Herrera DiMaria
Rooney/Mata
Falcao/RVP

WTF.What formation is that? 3-2-2-1-1. Why is everything on the side

 

[Shaw Thing]

I cry when I see Di Maria in CM. He is Brutal in wing and the QPR full backs won't have a chance against him

 

[santeria13]

I cry when I see Di Maria in CM. He is Brutal in wing and the QPR full backs won't have a chance against him

But he is consistently better as a CM rather than a winger

 

[strandty]

Is Shaw definitely going to be fit? Everyone seems to be putting him in their teams, have I missed something?

 

[RedDevilCanuck]

Hate Sunday games and any games during the week because of work. Therefore Saturdays are me days. Don't bother me because I'm watching footy. Everyone can feck right off.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

This game can't come soon enough, it seems like forever since United last played.

 

[santeria13]

WTF.What formation is that? 3-2-2-1-1. Why is everything on the side

No it's a 3-5-2 with a defensive midfielder behind the midfield two rather than having the extra striker. I'd also say it's what we are most likely to see in the next few games.

 

[Sandikan]

---------DDG---------
Rafa-Jones-Rojo-Shaw
Blind--Herrera--Di Maria
---------Mata---------
----Rooney-Falcao-----

With the players we now have available, i hope we stop with the 3-5-2 and revert to a 442/433.

I think this is pretty much the near ideal template if everyone is fit.

Mata if he's got the hamstring strain swapped with Rooney, and VP coming in up front.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

I'll be physically sick if we don't switch to a back 4 now, I hate the 3 at the back it's so bland and negative.

I'll also be sick if I see Valencia, young or fletcher in the team, hopefully shaw, rafa and Herrera are back

 

[RuudTom83]

I'll be physically sick if we don't switch to a back 4 now, I hate the 3 at the back it's so bland and negative.

I'll also be sick if I see Valencia, young or fletcher in the team, hopefully shaw, rafa and Herrera are back

But it is highly unlikely LVG will give up on 3 CB's before he has a chance to try the system with the players he has bought.

So i'd have a sick bag ready matey.

 

[oncehorowitz]

WTF.What formation is that? 3-2-2-1-1. Why is everything on the side

His representation seems a little weird, but that was what we played in the last game. Our starting lineup against Burnley is like this:
De gea
Evans Jones Blackett
Valencia Fletcher Young
Mata DiMaria
Rooney
RVP

 

[oncehorowitz]

Even if we're still playing 352, if we can get Rojo, Rafa, Shaw and Blind replacing Blackett, TonyV, Fletch, Young from our last starting team, that would still be a huge plus. We should also have Herrara and Falcao at our disposal.

Of course, I can see most people here are hoping to see the returning of back 4. One less defender means one more midfielder (most likely Herrara or Mata), and I think we desperately need them right now.

 

[othersna]

Assuming Rafa is still injured and Shaw + Herrera make it back.

DDG
Jones Evans Rojo Shaw
Herrera Blind Di Maria
Mata
Rooney Falcao
​

Call it a 433, it's basically Di Maria in the middle with freedom to go forward, Blind in a DM holding role to shield our defense. Mata plays in his natural position with Rooney dropping down to help if needed. United 4 - 1 QPR
If Rafa makes it back I'd prefer him on the RB and swap Evans for Jones

 

[ryan_forlan]

Jones injured. Hamstrung in the 76th minute against switzerland.
Any news on Rafael yet?

 

[Smithy89]

Great choices with evans, rojo and blackett we'll sure challenge with that.

 

[Andi7]

Can't wait for Sunday to see the likes of Di Maria, Falcao and Herrera - mouth-watering stuff

 

[anidea]

Can't wait for Sunday to see the likes of Di Maria, Falcao and Herrera - mouth-watering stuff

Be also prepared to see Rojo, Evans and Blackett back as well.

 

[Krusty]

Any news on rafael, shaw and herrera? I really don't want to see Valencia, Young and Fletcher on Sunday

 

[ElectroManiac]

Any news on rafael, shaw and herrera? I really don't want to see Valencia, Young and Fletcher on Sunday

Herrera will be available for this game.

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[Minimalist]

If we can't beat QPR at home (and convincingly) we may as well pack up and forfeit the season. After the purchases made this summer, we should be steamrolling this kind of team.

 

[Amadaeus]

If we can't beat QPR at home (and convincingly) we may as well pack up and forfeit the season. After the purchases made this summer, we should be steamrolling this kind of team.

Yup, i agree...I do not mind a convincing goal margin, but I hope we can at least play well. With Jones and smailling possibly injuried, I would not be surprised if Qpr got an upset because our defense still looks unconvincing. On the positive, Qpr sold Remy and their team seems to have a lower team chemistry than ours. So, we should beat them I would imagine

 

[GRon]

Yup, i agree...I do not mind a convincing goal margin, but I hope we can at least play well. With Jones and smailling possibly injuried, I would not be surprised if Qpr got an upset because our defense still looks unconvincing. On the positive, Qpr sold Remy and their team seems to have a lower team chemistry than ours. So, we should beat them I would imagine

With Jones and Smalling injured, the only back 3 we can play is Evans-Rojo-Blackett. I'd rather go for a 4-3-3, than have that back 3.

 

[revel911]

Is failing to beat Swansea, Sunderland and Burnley not a big enough indicator that a change on the field is needed?

He has players more suited for a 4-2-3-1/4-2-1-2-1/4-3-3 than he does for a 3-5-2. The only reason to stick with a 3-5-2 is because he's stubborn. There's no actual objective reason to use 3-5-2 anymore, especially with Shaw and Rafa back.

LvG wants to see how his first team will do with the formation before dropping it. Look, I don't think any formation was saving Fletcher, Valencia and Young from playing like shit.

With Jones and Smalling injured, the only back 3 we can play is Evans-Rojo-Blackett. I'd rather go for a 4-3-3, than have that back 3.

Isn't Smalling back from Injury? I think the only one injured was supposed to be Carrick,

 

[GRon]

Isn't Smalling back from Injury? I think the only one injured was supposed to be Carrick,

You are right. It looks like Rafael is injured though.

http://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/2frfle/squad_news_discussion_september_8th/

 

[FromTheBench]

You are right. It looks like Rafael is injured though.

http://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/2frfle/squad_news_discussion_september_8th/

Rafael posted on instagram that he was very close to being back before the International break.

 

[Eric'sCollar]

If Rafael is out through injury still, I think I'm going to have a little moment before the match. I really need to see this guy again.

 

[Feed Me]

How many players will get injured before the weekend?

 

[RedStarUnited]

Shaw is fit and available
Rafa should be fit and available
Rojo is available
Herrera is fit and available
Falcao is available
Blind is available

Really looking forward to this game, our season starts here.

 

[Dargonk]

We really are going to be putting out a very different looking team from everything we have seen so far this season. So many new faces to come in right now. I'd expect us to win the game, but I can see a whole lot of disjointedness between players as well.

 

[soapythecat]

I think there will be many dissapointed people when the team is announced. I just can't see LVG selecting a side with so many new faces and guys back from injury. I still think he will play 352.

I would love us to throw a full strength 11 on the field in a 433 formation with RVP leading the line and Falcao to come off the bench, as I feel he may not be 100% match fit just yet.

 

[ADM7]

I'm hoping for a Falcao hat trick so all the Danny Welbeck loving in the media can be put to rest!

 

[Listar]

Without rafa can we play 4 at the back?

 

[Clas Sified]

I'm hoping for a Falcao hat trick so all the Danny Welbeck loving in the media can be put to rest!

That won't stop shit. Danny just scored two against Norway. Media's licking his ass for along time yet.

 

[Shaw Thing]

That won't stop shit. Danny just scored two against Norway. Media's licking his ass for along time yet.

*Switzerland

 

[ADM7]

That won't stop shit. Danny just scored two against Norway. Media's licking his ass for along time yet.

That won't stop shit. Danny just scored two against Norway. Media's licking his ass for along time yet.

I actually refused to listen to the radio this morning, I can imagine all the Welbeck debating going on especially on Talkshite.

As long as LvG gets the midfield selection right we should create enough to put this lot to bed

 

[Razzler777]

Long-time lurker first time poster…
Hopefully after the shambolic start to the season we can get a win (by any means) and start to build some momentum.
DDG
Jones/Smalling
Evans
Rojo
Blind
Shaw

Herrara
ADM
Mata

Rooney
RVP (Introduce Falcao for the final 30 if suitable).
Watched Spurs demolish a disorganised QPR we should be pummelling these lads.

 

[ADM7]

Long-time lurker first time poster…
Hopefully after the shambolic start to the season we can get a win (by any means) and start to build some momentum.
DDG
Jones/Smalling
Evans
Rojo
Blind
Shaw

Herrara
ADM
Mata

Rooney
RVP (Introduce Falcao for the final 30 if suitable).
Watched Spurs demolish a disorganised QPR we should be pummelling these lads.

I think Blind will end up as a left wingback and fletcher will play in the middle, don't think Shaw will be fully fit yet.