[reddaz71]

Lingard I suspect will start.

 

[Cee90]

You know what?

We can beat these.

 

[Mick321]

Hopefully they get the first goal after 10 seconds then we have 89mins + to start playing attacking football. That said we barely left our half at home even at 1-0 down so who knows what we'll do.

 

[sunama]

Yeah...many DM's and still the opponents attackers just run at our defenders just like that.

A good example of when we didn't have DMs protecting our defenders was Spurs.
Moura is not a super attacker. He isn't Messi, but the guy just ran through our entire defence, uncontested. He did it once, then did it again. Had we played another 45 minutes, I am sure that Moura would've repeatedly gone through our defence like a hot knife through butter.

...and the worst part of it was that, before that match, I'd not even heard of this guy. I could understand if Messi did this to us, but Moura?

 

[sunama]

You know what?

We can beat these.

We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.

I do feel that some of you don't realise just how good Juve are. The last time they lost a match was in April, against Napoli (I think).

 

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

You know what?

We can beat these.

In a similar way to how Derby can win at old Trafford, yeah. Technically, we can win.

I expect us to park the bus & try to escape with a 0-0. Similar to Anfield last 2 seasons.

 

[Canagel]

We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.

I do feel that some of you don't realise just how good Juve are. The last time they lost a match was in April, against Napoli (I think).

If we sit back and allow them to play sure yes they'll look much better than they are. But if we pressed high and caused them problems we could get a result. I'm not expecting to win or anything because I know the way we like to play but we could a get a draw if we played more attacking.

 

[Dolf]

Please play Herrera and Martial again.

 

[FootballHQ]

Please play Herrera and Martial again.

Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!

Herrera is a midfielder I rate but seems his issue is he plays well in his sub games, then starts and can't replicate that intensity over 90 minutes.

 

[Dolf]

Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!

Herrera is a midfielder I rate but seems his issue is he plays well in his sub games, then starts and can't replicate that intensity over 90 minutes.

True, but then play him for 60 minutes and then sub him.

 

[Trizy]

Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!

Yes, of course. But watch all the moany feckers in the match thread criticize him for doing nothing all game but completely disregarding the fact that Juventus will mark him with 2-3 players every time he gets the ball. That's exactly what they did at Old Trafford and it worked.

The above will happen but it's a massive plus for a good attacking squad as it offers them more room to attack. We're not a good attacking team, though. Especially not on the Right where most the space will be.

 

[haram]

Will miss the game, difficult to see us winning though.

 

[SER19]

Juve away. God i love these nights

 

[Kapardin]

I know it's difficult, but I hope we can have some pride and put in a stirring performance in Turin to get an improbable win.

Sick of Mourinho claiming we are fodder for Juve and being talked about like we are a tiny club from some lower league against a European giant.

 

[Santoryo]

I know I'm in the minority but I feel we have a team capable of beating this Juve team. I've watched them a lot this season and they're really nothing special at all. Jose has done a spectacular job convincing everyone we're crap and lowered expectations so much even the mere we no feel Burnley going against any big team

I'm the same as you. Was beyond surprised to see Juventus completely dominate us at Old Trafford and passing the ball around like prime Barcelona.

Was expecting a more evenly contest and not to be played out of the park that way, especially that lopsided possession in favor of Juventus. They normally don't blow teams nor dominate the way they did at Old Trafford even against fodders team in Italy.

I've seen some pretty ridiculous things written in this thread in regard to both teams squad. I've seen some claim that hardly 3 players of ours would get into Juventus squad. I'm sure if one asks the dame people to list Juventus squad and name the strength and abilities of each players they wouldn't be able to tell for more than 3 or 4. Some just don't have any idea of what they're talking about and are just regurgitating what they've heard some where.

 

[fellaini's barber]

I'm the same as you. Was beyond surprised to see Juventus completely dominate us at Old Trafford and passing the ball around like prime Barcelona.

Was expecting a more evenly contest and not to be played out of the park that way, especially that lopsided possession in favor of Juventus. They normally don't blow teams nor dominate the way they did at Old Trafford even against fodders team in Italy.

I've seen some pretty ridiculous things written in this thread in regard to both teams squad. I've seen some claim that hardly 3 players of ours would get into Juventus squad. I'm sure if one asks the dame people to list Juventus squad and name the strength and abilities of each players they wouldn't be able to tell for more than 3 or 4. Some just don't have any idea of what they're talking about and are just regurgitating what they've heard some where.

They were pretty rubbish in the second half too, we were just too crap to take advantage. Maybe the team just took the cue from our manager and decided not to bother

 

[Ronaldo's ego]

I’m strangely confident for this one, I have a feeling we’ll turn up and put in a winning performance

 

[Broad Street Bullies]

I’m strangely confident for this one, I have a feeling we’ll turn up and put in a winning performance

I feel the same but I really don't know why as it probably defies any logic. I still went for a draw in the predictions though.

 

[BigBebe]

Wouldn't it be nice if for once, we could turn up against a big team, take the lead and stay on the front foot for the whole of the game.


Ahhhh Fergie, we love you *sigh*

 

[bosnian_red]

It's away to Juventus, we really can't expect much. At home at least we can say that we should be going on the front foot and expect something, but away to one of the top 3 teams in Europe? Nah. I'd be shocked if we get anything, though wouldn't be surprised to see a 1-0 loss or something like that.

 

[fellaini's barber]

We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.

I do feel that some of you don't realise just how good Juve are. The last time they lost a match was in April, against Napoli (I think).

In a similar way to how Derby can win at Old Trafford, yeah. Technically, we can win.

I expect us to park the bus & try to escape with a 0-0. Similar to Anfield last 2 seasons.

Championship side? Derby? This is how we compare to Juve now? Really?

 

[RedPed]

Feck you miserable fecks! United to win 2-1. Ronny, Sanchy and Poggers to score.

 

[Red Dreams]

We can win.

But must take the game to them from the start instead of reacting in the second half.

 

[Drifter]

2-0 to the old lady. But so much hoping for a big surprise.

 

[ColvaleGoa]

Tony M will be marked and double marked by Juve Today.

 

[Canagel]

Championship side? Derby? This is how we compare to Juve now? Really?

Jose didn't get his CB so how do you expect us to go to Juventus and compete with the wealth of attacking talent we've got?

 

[mitchmouse]

can only see a heavy defeat coming our way

 

[breakout67]

can only see a heavy defeat coming our way

Juventus don't do heavy wins. I don't see us losing by more than two goals and we can nick a 1 goal win if we play 2nd half football for the whole game.

We actually gave Juventus a game in the second half, we have that ability but it seems the team needs a rocket up their arses.

 

[TrueRed79]

can only see a heavy defeat coming our way

Our style of play is changing 'slowly' but surely. That of course doesn't mean we will win or anything but i don't see a heavy defeat coming our way in any shape or form. Can see a draw myself.

 

[Vanya]

Sometimes the big teams are worse/more vulnerable at home than they are away.

We can win this if we play our A game from the start instead of only switching on after 45 mins.

 

[Greck]

Tony M will be marked and double marked by Juve Today.

Should be easy to capitalize on one player commanding the attention of two defenders if this team had the slightest clue how to move off the ball and make the right supporting runs

 

[Kapardin]

Should be easy to take capitalization on one player commanding the attention of two defenders if this team had the slightest clue how to move off the ball and make the right supporting runs

Yep, if you notice, without Martial and Pogba, our attack looks as clueless as a hen caught out in the rain. I have no hope that we will score if Martial and Pogba are marked out. And considering Martial's current form, Juve would have done their homework.

 

[Toddler]

Tony M will be marked and double marked by Juve Today.

He was already tripled in the first leg

 

[Damien]

Yep, if you notice, without Martial and Pogba, our attack looks as clueless as a hen caught out in the rain. I have no hope that we will score if Martial and Pogba are marked out. And considering Martial's current form, Juve would have done their homework.

Like Toddler said, in the first leg he was marked quite a bit. Like @Greck said, we should turn it to our advantage but probably won't.

 

[Cantonaaa!]

I always have a feeling we'll win and tonight is no different.

 

[Giant Midget]

DDG

Young Smalling Lindelof Shaw

Fred Herrera Pogba

Sanchez Rashford Martial

Tough call between Lingard and Sanchez for RW, but I think Jose wouldn’t want to play Sanchez against City because of his tendency to give the ball away so cheaply again and again.

 

[Random Task]

I always have a feeling we'll win and tonight is no different.

I used to share a similarly optimistic view of our games. Jose's overly negative approach (particularly in the CL) has taken that away unfortunately

Still, we can always hope for a positive performance. Maybe the lads will surprise us.

 

[Wayne's World]

Can see us starting slowly again and that might put this game beyond doubt If Juventus are up for it.

Would love to see us turn them over but can see us conceding silly possession and that is just asking for trouble

 

[Cee90]

Can see us starting slowly again and that might put this game beyond doubt If Juventus are up for it.

Would love to see us turn them over but can see us conceding silly possession and that is just asking for trouble

Jose has spoken a lot before the game about starting slowly and how it’s important not to start slowly against big clubs, so I actually think we will see a different United in the first half.

We’ll see.

 

[Infra-red]

can only see a heavy defeat coming our way

I don't think it will be an anihilation tonight. I just expect Juve to be very comfortable and cruise to a straightforward victory, maybe 2-0.

The chances of us getting beaten by 3 or 4 are much higher at the weekend imo.