He does not look good as an out and out striker from what I have seen. I do not understand what of his attributes makes Van Gaal believes he will be good for us in that role.
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Did once or twice, against Chelsea and against Fulham. Perhaps he just doesn't like him out wide in West London.
Depends on your definition of the role. It has evolved, so so long as a winger has an instinct and some strength, he can play up front. Other than a few exceptions, looking for a striker with 'traditional strikers attributes' would usually mean looking for one who is a bit limited.
The problem is, I do not see any poacher esque instinct, pace or even strength(moreso that he has balance) in his ability that he needs to be a good striker. A false 9 is more fitting as that gives him more freedom to take players on and perhap create which might suit him much more.
Disappointed not to see him. Thought he should've gotten a cameo
Mate he wasnt even on the bench!
Injured? Sent to far North?
Yeah he should've been on the bench.
Cringed today when I saw he hadn't even made the bench, he needs to push for a loan, can't afford to waste another season sitting around twidling his thumbs just because he doesn't fit LvG's perfect mold.
Missed him today
Agreed. Slap in the face that Hernandez who had zero preseason and was injured got in ahead of him.
We needed at least one striker on the bench dont you agree.
I do. But I thought that's what Adnan is now? If not, then what the hell is he to LVG?
Better to have a proven striker than one how could maybe be a striker. I bet he'll be on the bench in the next game.
Pereira was on the bench today which I really liked tbh.
Johnson out for a couple of months. Maybe they'll push for Adnan?
Seems like he's starting. Big opportunity for him to shine.
Hopefully he plays a blinder. He's young, but he could do with a decent season.
unexpected to come straight in like this
Really pleased to see him start, hopefully behind Rooney!
Definitely. If LVG has some faith in him starting though, it indicates to me that he's not going out on loan at all.
Brilliant news. Come on adnan.
Will be interesting to see how they lineup because LvG already called Januzaj a striker, so maybe Memphis lines up on the left and Mata on the right with Januzaj playing behind Rooney. All-in-all very excited to see Januzaj get the start, however, I wonder if it is more to silence doubts about his future than to actually play him over someone like Young. Hopefully if he plays well he can retain his role (whatever role that is) for the rest of the season.
Thought LVG would stick with Memphis in the middle and put Januzaj out right, but it seems like he may actually be in behind Rooney. A lot of faith from LVG in him.
This will be interesting. Cannot hazard a guess as to where the next three will line up behind Rooney....
he needs to perform today.
That's what she said...
Come on Adnan Silva!!!!
Big opportunity for him today, really hope he can impress.
Have a feeling he will, otherwise LvG wouldn't take the chance. He's probably been great in training.
LvG is trying to do something with the #10 role looking at the players he's been giving a chance there. I'm not sure what it is and how its going to work out but something is sure happening out of the ordinary.
He certainly bulked up a fair bit, should come in handy in a tough away game.
Interchanging front 4 would be nice if it came off. Unleash them Louis!
Could be saying "Pedro Who?" by the end of this. Januzaj isnt going to get a better chance to show what he's got than tonight. No excuses for him. The talent is obviously there and always has been. He needs to perform. He's getting linked to shite like Sunderland of all places. If that doesnt motivate you to prove yourself, nothing will.
Good job Van Gaal for giving him an opportunity. I am finally actually please with a decision he has made despite the possibility of the end not justifying the means.
If he's playing behind Rooney, he'll be spectacular
Delighted that he is getting a chance. I hope he is on the right, with Mata central and Depay on the left. If he is central then that's okay but if he is on the left and Depay is in the middle again I will be mutter nasty things about Van Gaal under my breath.
Aston Villa 0:1 Man Utd
He's done nothing so far but you can just feel the quality oozing off of him.
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