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Alabaster Codify7

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Don't play him until Leicester, Jose. The bloke will be running on fumes by October, if he plays in these friendlies. He needs a long, chilled rest and then he'll be relied upon week in, week out.
 

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Matic is sound but needs help and will get this from Fred. I am happy with Midfield 3 of Matic, Fred, and Pogba. We need proper full backs and a Winger now.
 

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Don't play him until Leicester, Jose. The bloke will be running on fumes by October, if he plays in these friendlies. He needs a long, chilled rest and then he'll be relied upon week in, week out.
I think our people are qualified to make that call.
 

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The Serbian only linked up with the squad late due to his World Cup commitments with his country but has sustained an injury and must be, at the very least, a doubt for the weekend encounter with Liverpool.
Let's hope this doesn't happen more often this season.
 

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Jose said that Matic arrived with the squad and went straight for surgery after picking something up at the World Cup. Would guess it'll be after the international break before we see him.
 

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It never rains, it pours. At least Pereira will play then, I guess.
 

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To be fair he got what he wanted, wished Serbia not to pass a group so his "boy" could get more rest, now he will rest even more.

It never rains, it pours. At least Pereira will play then, I guess.
Not sure in what universe.
 

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I really like what Matic brings to our team so this is fecked up. Hopefully he'll recover properly and doesn't have other injury problems this season.
 

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Matic injured
Dalot injured
Rojo injured
Valencia injured / out of shape
Bailly playing with an injury
Smalling has a boo boo
Too much players did well in the world cup and won't be in shape for the start of the season
Woodward not buying the targets


What a shambles
 

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Jose:
Matic - injured in the World Cup and surgery in Philadelphia a couple of weeks ago. I think that's it.”
Have I missed something? He looked fine at the world cup. feck. Anyone hear when he's supposed to be back?
 

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Matic is too slow, doesn't have the legs and I don't think he is suited to play with Pogba in midfield. He just gets in the way. I would like to see a more dynamic midfield and one that is built around Pogba. Sadly, Matic does not come into this bracket
 
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Matic is too slow, doesn't have the legs and I don't think he is suited to play with Pogba in midfield. He just gets in the way. I would like to see a more dynamic midfield and one that is built around Pogba. Sadly, Matic does not come into this bracket
I think Fred and Pereira could be answer.
 

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Have I missed something? He looked fine at the world cup. feck. Anyone hear when he's supposed to be back?
It was a hernia, when he reported, they thought it wasn't going to be an issue but had him see a specialist, they realized it needed surgery and they did it that same day. Have not seen any mention of when he is expected back.
 

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Matic is too slow, doesn't have the legs and I don't think he is suited to play with Pogba in midfield. He just gets in the way. I would like to see a more dynamic midfield and one that is built around Pogba. Sadly, Matic does not come into this bracket
agreed, could be a blessing in disguise his injury, we could set up more functioning midfield if he's out for long a Pogba comes back early to join the party. Pogba - Fred/Herrera - Pereira/Herrera certainly looks much more dynamic and agressive. Matic did well last season but you can see where we were lacking... he's way too slow to move and takes ages to release the ball, he can cover the ball well and not losing it under pressure and find a good pass but with pogba doing the same our play is way too slow. think with Pereira, Fred and Herrera who all ask for the ball and move quicker we will be better off..
 

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Returned to the first team training according to Joss. Honestly can’t wait to see him, Fred, and Pogba in action together, I do think it’s very balanced midfield with a bit of the everything.
 

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Returned to the first team training according to Joss. Honestly can’t wait to see him, Fred, and Pogba in action together, I do think it’s very balanced midfield with a bit of the everything.
Play Pereira on the right wing when Matic comes back, and we have a very strong side.
 

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Not sure about a few comments here but Matic was for me, one of our stand out players last season and he is easily one of the top 6 DMs in world football in my opinion. I think Pogba, Herrera, Fellaini and McT were more of problems in our midfield last season than Matic was. Pogba, for all his talent, was very much injured and inconsistent last season. Moments of sheer magic were often followed by mere average performances. Matic makes up for his slow pace with an intelligent football brain. If Jose manages the team well, Perreira should still have good game time while we maximize Matic at his peak before the inevitable decline.
 

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Would be nice not having him play 50 fecking full games this season, now that we've got a little bit of depth in midfield. Hopefully Jose shares that view.
 

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Judging by today's game arguably the most important player at your club.

Without him at DM teams run through your midfield.
 

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Judging by today's game arguably the most important player at your club.

Without him at DM teams run through your midfield.
Said it when everyone was thinking he'd be the odd one out - he's a lot better than Fred and Pereira. Comes straight back in once fit.
 

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Judging by today's game arguably the most important player at your club.

Without him at DM teams run through your midfield.
exactly and even Sanchez,United need both,its laughable all the praise Andreas was already getting,some even say they will take him over matic,truth is matic is so essential to the team.
 

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Meh only an important player due to the way we choose to play the game.

Play any other type of football & players like matic is not needed.
 

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Meh only an important player due to the way we choose to play the game.

Play any other type of football & players like matic is not needed.
Man. City, Liverpool and Chelsea all play with Dms aswell, Henderson, Fernandinho and Kante.
 

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If he played would we have had more than two shots on target?
That is Pogba and Fred job to link up attack.

Matic is also good at defending corners with his height.
 
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