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7 PL games and one CL match that Pogba managed 19 mins before coming off injured.How many games have Pogba and Matic played together?
Can't be many.
7 PL games and one CL match that Pogba managed 19 mins before coming off injured.How many games have Pogba and Matic played together?
Can't be many.
He looked like he was holding his groin and limping a little before he went off. If it's a groin strain it's 3 weeks minimum on the sidelines, so he will miss Arsenal, CSKA and City.Tweet
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Don't think he was great but he saved at least one goal with a vital block.Best man in the 1st half, together with De Gea.
Agreed. I think alot of fans who don't watch him week in week out (like United fans in his Chelsea days) think of him as a Kante type terrier who wins the ball back from midfield. In fact, he's much more than that. He's also clever on the ball, brilliant passer, calm, strong.. he's the perfect CDM basically.Surprised this hasn't had more responses today if I'm honest.
He's massive for us and a fantastic player. As good as Pogba is with the ball, he leaves Matic consistently isolated but he finds a way to deal with it every time. His positioning, the way he tracks, his body angles, he's a great footballer. As said above, he's our rock.
Needs a big, big game next week.
I just think it's his positioning. When we've got five/six players around the box and we lose the ball, straight away he's in position and within three seconds he's blocked the two main passing threats off and knows exactly where the third is. Great awareness of space.Agreed. I think alot of fans who don't watch him week in week out (like United fans in his Chelsea days) think of him as a Kante type terrier who wins the ball back from midfield. In fact, he's much more than that. He's also clever on the ball, brilliant passer, calm, strong.. he's the perfect CDM basically.
As for the bolded part, it's gonna be a massive ask with Pogba in that midfield.
Yeah, he was under pressure several times but his composure on the ball was superb. His defensive game is top notch as always but composure when pressed is impressive and only behind Pogba and Martial.Matic was unbelievable vs Arsenal. Pretty sure he wasn't 100% fit, but man did he put in some effort or what. Some of his clearances were dodgy and just went up straight in the air but he put in 7 vital interceptions. Immense contribution from the Serbian and one of the game's unsung heroes (Ashley Young deserves a mention too).
Jose will rest him , no doubt about that. Would mind that big lump Fellaini vs CSKA.
Yup, his positioning and anticipation seems to be spot in doesn't it? It's probably why he was in those pressure cooker situations on multiple occasions. Such a brilliant player to watch - does his work efficiently, he's a good clean player and very non controversial. Thorough professional and one many look up to, surely.Yeah, he was under pressure several times but his composure on the ball was superb. His defensive game is top notch as always but composure when pressed is impressive and only behind Pogba and Martial.
Same. I was less enthusiastic about this signing and wanted probably some big name but he has turned out to be a vital signing for us. In addition to being a sturdy DM, he also seems like a player with a brilliant mindset as well. One of these players who you might not notice at first but if you leave him out of the team, you'll find yourself missing him badly. Our silent guardian.Wasn't overly excited with his signing but i am a big fan now.
Such a fantastic player.
With Pogba’s ban, I think Matic will definitely sit out this midweek game after already being considered doubtful for the Arsenal game.Rest him against CSKA. We need him to put in a big performance against City.
It's not the midfield combination that dominates the game, it's coach and how he sets up the team. Give Pep Delph and Cleverley, he will still play dominating game against any team in England, that's how he sets up his team.Had some amazing tackles, and his ability on the ball was crucial at times. But he's still not enough, everybody thought Pogba and Matic would transform us into the best midfield in England but I fear we'd get dominated similarly against Liverpool/City.