United_We_Stand
Full Member
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-utd-transfer-news-fellaini-14560879Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-utd-transfer-news-fellaini-14560879Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
Bit surprised tbh, I would have thought he'd have only wanted to sign one and allow McTominay to be the Fellaini replacement. That way we can invest in fullbacks.https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-utd-transfer-news-fellaini-14560879Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
"If Fellaini leaves" - Even if he stays we need two midfielders. One CM and one DM. We have to remember Herrera has been inconsistent for large parts of the season. Matic isn't exactly on the young side. He has been fantastic but is going to be another year older and he isn't the most mobile. Fellaini has also been in and out of the side.https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-utd-transfer-news-fellaini-14560879Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
Good news. We have Ander.Comment makes no sense. Why replace players that barely players. Carrick has 0 starts. I could be his replacement.
I believe we should be after only one box to box midfield. A player that will complement Pogba and Matic in that midfield three.
Jose said the same thing ages ago.https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-utd-transfer-news-fellaini-14560879Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
Ander is good, but I believe we need competition for the last spot in our midfield three.Good news. We have Ander.
But yes, when he says replacing Carrick I believe he means in terms of squad depth. I wouldnt imagine it would be anyone more exciting than Chelsea signing Danny Drinkwater for their depth
Then you're missing the point of why Chelsea signed him and what Mourinho probably wants. Experience. Someone with experience to play a couple of matches that Carrick would have been in contention for, when resting everyone else. We have plenty of young players to play around that playerAnder is good, but I believe we need competition for the last spot in our midfield three.
Signing someone like Drinkwater to replace Carrick is illogical. We are better of promoting a youth player from our academy.
You are right, I completely missed the point or reason to why Chelsea would want to sign someone like Drinkwater. That signing seems to be working out great for them and Chelsea are better of utilizing the experience of Drinkwater than giving the game time to an academy product and letting him develop.Then you're missing the point of why Chelsea signed him and what Mourinho probably wants. Experience. Someone with experience to play a couple of matches that Carrick would have been in contention for, when resting everyone else. We have plenty of young players to play around that player
If we signed Drinkwater himself we kind of would be...Signing someone like Drinkwater to replace Carrick is illogical. We are better of promoting a youth player from our academy.
So you want a full team of youth players with no experience around them when they play in cup matches? That always worked out so well for Arsenal.You are right, I completely missed the point or reason to why Chelsea would want to sign someone like Drinkwater. That signing seems to be working out great for them and Chelsea are better of utilizing the experience of Drinkwater than giving the game time to an academy product and letting him develop.
I want a good mixture. If you take out Carrick from our current team, we have players like Herrera and Blind(if he stays) who could take on a more experienced role in the midfield. In addition, Pogba who is very vocal, Matic(who leads by example on and off the pitch) and the specified box to box midfielder(depending on who this is, he could be another leader added to our team). As you can clearly see, we are not short on leadership or experience in midfield. What we lack is the enthusiasm and vitality of youth. So, I still believe signing someone like Drinkwater just because of the experience factor will be illogical.So you want a full team of youth players with no experience around them when they play in cup matches? That always worked out so well for Arsenal.
Again, those are our FIRST choice midfielders. Thats not where Carrick would have been in contention for matches, thats more like early rounds of the FA cup as 1 of 2 or 3 experienced players around the kids.I want a good mixture. If you take out Carrick from our current team, we have players like Herrera and Blind(if he stays) who could take on a more experienced role in the midfield. In addition, Pogba who is very vocal, Matic(who leads by example on and off the pitch) and the the specified box to box midfielder(depending on who this is, he could be another leader added to our team). As you can clearly see, we are not short on leadership or experience in midfield. What we lack is the enthusiasm and vitality of youth. So, I still believe signing someone like Drinkwater just because of the experience factor will be illogical.
Don’t think he sees him as good enough (not now at least) for us quality-wise despite McTominay having an attitude and heart to play for us. It’s easier to bring through and bed in the youth when you’re already on top, Jose knows he simply can’t afford taking any chances next season.Bit surprised tbh, I would have thought he'd have only wanted to sign one and allow McTominay to be the Fellaini replacement. That way we can invest in fullbacks.
You are assuming that the specified box to box midfield I mentioned wouldn’t go straight into the first team. If that is the case, that would leave a potential midfield three of:Again, those are our FIRST choice midfielders. Thats not where Carrick would have been in contention for matches, thats more like early rounds of the FA cup as 1 of 2 or 3 experienced players around the kids.
Why is one of our first choice CMs playing in a game where we're supposed to be resting the first teamers? And Mourinho clearly doesnt rate Blind in midfield regardless of whether he can play there.You are assuming that the specified box to box midfield I mentioned wouldn’t go straight into the first team. If that is the case, that would leave a potential midfield three of:
Blind
McTominay - Herrera
For those early fa cup games. That is an experienced midfield for those type of matches. If you don’t believe we should get a first team box to box midfielder, then just swap Herrera for that player and the result will still be the same.
As I stated in my last post.......with the signing of a box to box midfielder, Herrera would no longer be first choice..... If Herrera showcases he is better than the supposedly new signing, then the new signing will play in these type of game instead.Why is one of our first choice CMs playing in a game where we're supposed to be resting the first teamers?
If Blind goes, along with Fellaini and Carrick, we can switch to a 4-2-3-1 system instead. In those type of matches, we wouldn’t need a sitting midfielder and we can go for a more attack oriented approach.And Mourinho clearly doesnt rate Blind in midfield regardless of whether he can play there.
That is why I believe that comment makes no sense. If we are to buy a box to box midfielder to compete with Herrera, then only one of them can have that spot in front of matic and next to Pogba. As such, whoever loses, will be relegated to play in these type of fa cup games. Whoever’s loses will add experience alongside our youngsters. As such, no need need to add more experience when what we would need instead in this position is vitality, hunger, blood, sweet, thunder and passion.Again Mourinho said we need someone to replace Carrick. As I said I believe that to mean in terms of his role in the squad, someone way down the pecking order to compete for the lesser games and cover for the others. An unfancy signing like Chelsea with Drinkwater for some depth, as my example. Someone who can play alongside the youngsters you want to see play, not instead of them.
We have no cover/competition for matic. If he picks an injury we are in big big troubleComment makes no sense. Why replace players that barely players. Carrick has 0 starts. I could be his replacement.
I believe we should be after only one box to box midfield. A player that will complement Pogba and Matic in that midfield three.
CrockCheeky bid for Gundogan? I think he would be a perfect midfielder to get the better out of Pogba, can control the game from deep and also break forward if United want more options. Not exactly first choice for City so they may be willing to sell, they can always buy a younger replacement, but don't know if he would be willing to join from City.
He's been fit throughout this season and has done pretty well given his minutes.Crock
We arent signing someone to compete with Ander unless Fellaini leaves. If we sell him expect someone of similar quality. Ander as shown the past few weeks is what we need to help Matic and Pogba. Your mystery box to box midfielder that would replace Fellaini will have a big job doing as well.As I stated in my last post.......with the signing of a box to box midfielder, Herrera would no longer be first choice..... If Herrera showcases he is better than the supposedly new signing, then the new signing will play in these type of game instead.
If Blind goes, along with Fellaini and Carrick, we can switch to a 4-2-3-1 system instead. In those type of matches, we wouldn’t need a sitting midfielder and we can go for a more attack oriented approach.
That is why I believe that comment makes no sense. If we are to buy a box to box midfielder to compete with Herrera, then only one of them can have that spot in front of matic and next to Pogba. As such, whoever loses, will be relegated to play in these type of fa cup games. Whoever’s loses will add experience alongside our youngsters. As such, no need need to add more experience when what we would need instead in this position is vitality, hunger, blood, sweet, thunder and passion.