Modric is one of my favourite players but fully agree. We missed this one while he was in Spurs.
Álvaro Morata | Chelsea player
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I couldn't find the stats, or was too lazy to, for the number of games started and from the bench from both players. You are implying that if Morata had more starts his goal tally would be better than Lacazette? It's true Morata doesn't get to start regularly but maybe he doesn't have enough quality to do so for clubs at that level? Also, with Juve and Real being so much superior than their opponents (bar maybe 3 clubs), isn't Morata supposed to have an advantage over Lacazette?
Average per game, or per 90 metrics, Lacazette outdoes Morata considerably in everything attack. To be fair to Morata though, he did a lot better than Lacazette in the CL but it could have something to do with the quality difference between Juve and Lyons. We each have our preferred player, which Morata happens to be that one for me weirdly. But with that many variables in comparisons and difference in league competitions and we're going to go for firepower, I'd say it's a safer bet to go with one that is already banging them in for a couple seasons.
We certainly did. A smart decision was made by Levy when he sold Modrić and Bale to Real instead of an English club.
Morata's per 90min stats are better than Lacazette in almost every category as I posted earlier
http://www.squawka.com/comparison-m...uracy/shots_inside_area/shots_outside_area#90
Morata doesnt start at Real because of the politics of it. He is the second highest goal scorer for Madrid behind CR and has scored more than Benzema with less minutes and starts. But he is not the only one, Isco and James have also performed better than those starting ahead of them but some people (like Bale and Benzema) are guaranteed starting spots independent of their form or performance.
Have you considered that he may have played against weaker sides that it's easier to score against whereas Benzema starts the tougher games?
I was once told by caf experts that Ibra was shite and Welbeck could score as much as goals as Ibra in Serie A.
Some of you guys are funny.
In all honesty, once Madrid went for them, Levy would never sold them to us. And it's not because of Madrid superiority over us but as you say because we are direct rivals.
Dealing with Levy is a no go after Berbatov.
Back on topic, don't mind Morata at all. If he has a will to come and we get Griezmann behind him it could be potentially great combo especially with our other options in attack.
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Benzema is criminal this year. I think even Madrid fans would agree that he doesn't deserve his place upfront.
Morata and the Griez would make a formidable attack, I believe Morata had stated that he wanted to play for Conte tho
That is a fair argument, but he has scored against Napoli in the CL, and, scored against Espanyol, Villareal, Bilbao, Alaves and Sociedad, which are 5 of the other 9 clubs in the top half of la liga.
Regardless of how much money would be spent on him, I think he would bring a different style of CF compared to what United have at the moment compared to Rashford and Martial (if United decided not to renew Ibra's contract that is but highly improbable IMHO). Even if Ibra is staying, Morata would be another option to have and would be a good option to have from the bench and whatnot depending on the opponent. I rather have Morata upfront for that plan B/C rather than have to sacrifice Martial/Mkhi for Fellaini. Plus, he is experienced enough having already played with different clubs and tactics.
United need more quality options in the squad as Ibra's injury showed that even the "very fit" Ibra succumbs to injury after he was overplayed/tired. Even if that wasn't the case, his performances suffered because of the fatigue.
United need more quality options in the squad as Ibra's injury showed that even the "very fit" Ibra succumbs to injury after he was overplayed/tired. Even if that wasn't the case, his performances suffered because of the fatigue.
Madrid should be flogging off Benzema and convincing him that he is valued and should stick around, but since they won't we should go all in for him. I think whoever convinces him over the summer will be getting a very good striker. I've always liked how well rounded he is as a player.
Would be nice to have a CF like this who can play a bit.
Fantastic from Moratta. Can't help but think Marcello would've been closed down much quicker in England than he was here.
What the feck is the hate for Morata, he's done well this season playing out of position to accomodate Benzema who does not deserve that
Morata should be starting for Real, as should Isco and James right now but thats another story, anyway Im all for Morata coming if the rumours are true
Morata should be starting for Real, as should Isco and James right now but thats another story, anyway Im all for Morata coming if the rumours are true
Would love for Morrata to come here.
Still seems to be the second choice to Benzema, I think we could really get him.
I still think that's a loose and lucky pass from Morata rather than actually him spotting Marcelo on that far side. Doesn't matter though, i would love him here at United if Real wants rid of him to fund Hazard but not at the expense of DDG
For this alone he deserves a run as a starter.
Going by the media, I think we maybe Belotti bound. But I wouldn't mind Morata at all. He's a good player and I think he has a lot of goals in him. He's been behind Benzema in pecking order because of politics. The BBC has been hyped for way too long. It should actually be CIA or MRI which ever you want which includes Ronaldo --- Morata --- Isco.
Pedro's goal against everton says Hello!
As for Morata, he's a physical freak with decent technical skill and a great shot. Excellent in the air, good hold-up play. He's basically spanish Lukaku, only he's played at a higher level for better teams and is a proven big game player. Still, i'd go for Lukaku if I were United
Would rather Morata stays and gets the job as the starter for us. Even though he's yet to figure out that football is a game played by 11 players on a team
What a hard life.
I really really really really want him to be our heir to Raul. He's been huge for us this season, he bleeds white, and he's a huge talent. Please just make him the starter Zizou/Cris 
I really really really really want him to be our heir to Raul. He's been huge for us this season, he bleeds white, and he's a huge talent. Please just make him the starter Zizou/Cris
We all know the biggest reason Benzema keeps playing is because Cris wants him to play
Nothing wrong with that. If he thinks Karim is key to him scoring 55 goals a season, then by all means Karim must play
He ain't no rocker.
His Missus looks ace.
His dance moves don't compare to Mata's but then again who's do?
His dance moves don't compare to Mata's but then again who's do?
All-in. Sign him up. Get Uncle Pat as a coach too. We're set for years.
I love it that his gf need to suck up to him with that laughter.
He's good looking and marketable. He could upgrade on the gf - and car.
I'm really curious to know how many goals he would score. Probably enough to stick around and not enough to keep fans happy. A number like 13 in the league and 17 all together.
He's good looking and marketable. He could upgrade on the gf - and car.
I'm really curious to know how many goals he would score. Probably enough to stick around and not enough to keep fans happy. A number like 13 in the league and 17 all together.
Morata in, Young out?
Perhaps, but she is pretty fit to be fair and blondes aren't usually my pick.
If we keep Dave and add Morata our Spaniard's would be the envy of even Spanish teams.
He is probably the best fit to play with Rashford. Can cope well on the flanks whenever Rashford switches to middle and wont be a ball hog like the typical CF.
Let's see your gf pal. We'd see if you could do with a upgrade too.
Your posts will always remain a mystery for me.
Im not convinced that he can be prolific but he has the best hold up play among all the strikers we have been linked with by a mile.
If we look back to mourinho's team at real, benzema was used more for holding up the ball and to lay it off for di maria, ronaldo or bale, than for his goal scoring. Given the pace we have maybe this is mourinhos vision again. An added benefit is if we can delay the lukaku buy by a year with lukaku only having a year left on his contract next summer, we can get him for half price. We can probably entice raiola to engineer that by offering him and lukaku a good signing bonus next summer.
If we look back to mourinho's team at real, benzema was used more for holding up the ball and to lay it off for di maria, ronaldo or bale, than for his goal scoring. Given the pace we have maybe this is mourinhos vision again. An added benefit is if we can delay the lukaku buy by a year with lukaku only having a year left on his contract next summer, we can get him for half price. We can probably entice raiola to engineer that by offering him and lukaku a good signing bonus next summer.
I wonder what the chances of us getting him are without De Gea going the other way.
He's better and younger than Benz. We might be offloading the wrong player.
Morata and Rashford could be perfect played in a pertnership. Both work their arses off and bring a different skillset to the table. Here's to hoping Mourinho brings back a 2 striker formation to United.
Rashford will be wasted on the wing if we play him there to accommodate a long term option like this. If Mourinho want's to stick to his boring 4231 i hope we bring in a stop gap striker again.
Rashford will be wasted on the wing if we play him there to accommodate a long term option like this. If Mourinho want's to stick to his boring 4231 i hope we bring in a stop gap striker again.
Still baffling how Benzema continues to play over Morata
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