The truth most likely lies somewhere in there.Past loyalties, I suppose. Though he did sub him on and off once.
Also helps with petty dressing room battles (which, surprise surprise happen a lot under Mourinho). Matic has no choice but to back Mourinho when he gives him this much reign to play abysmal and still make the starting XI.
To be fair, Fellaini and Lingard have rotated in and out of the squad. But his love for Matic is second to none. Guarenteed he starts our next game if he's healthyHe loves his yes men. I think
Lukaku going through his worst goal drought of his career forced his hand but Jose will always choose his favorites. Lingard straight back in the line up now fit and Fellaini will be playing regular also now he’s fit.
When we haven't progressed, or reached top 4, have a team full of old/deadwood players and be in an even worse position compared to last year, then I'd love to see people come with the "Mourinho isn't perfect" excuse.Because as much as some would like to believe, Mourinho isn't perfect.
What about Fred and Herrera?Which player played instead of Matic? Pereira.
I am not accusing him of leaking stuff like this but it would be outrageous if a player which had achieved nothing has tried to apply pressure like this through the press. He has been out the team for a while which is the only reason I even mention him. Then again, could be one of the players he is close to.
He had his select players at Chelsea yes. But at United no one is undroppable. Even Dave has had to sit out a lot of matches for a keeper of his standing.He loves his yes men. I think
Lukaku going through his worst goal drought of his career forced his hand but Jose will always choose his favorites. Lingard straight back in the line up now fit and Fellaini will be playing regular also now he’s fit.
Herrera has played as much as possible almost since returning from injury. Fred is the only one left out really. Matic is the only midfielder that has stayed fit but his performance should bench him sooner rather than later.I don't buy this story, but I personally am frustrated that Matic keeps getting played, so wouldn't blame them if this were true.
What about Fred and Herrera?
If the players aren’t happy it would obviously come from them.The leak if there was one doesn't necessarily have come from the players.
Social media sentiments.Where do they get these stories from?
No, theyd need to take out travel insurance. Because they would be gone. All this silly crying makes them look pathetic, if true. Go to the manager, bring it up a team meeting, dont go crying to the press. All it does is feeds the click bait bullshit that puts pressure on the team.I'm frustrated by some players' inability to keep things in-house and go cry to the media. It's unacceptable.
Imagine if some shite like this came out during the SAF era... they'd need to take out a life insurance.
Couldn't agree more, it's a story taking a believable enough premise that resonates with what a frustrated section of the fan base wants to hear. It's pretty apparent that the media don't really care if what they print about United is true or not. Even if it is based on the truth they'll have dramatised it so much that the actual story has been lost, because they know a soap opera will generate more clicks than anything else.TBH, it's clearly a BS story based on journalist assumption. I doubt he went to the dressing room to ask the players about Matic. That doesn't change that I want Matic dropped ASAP, but English journalists publish such stories because they know it will appeal to certain group of readers, many of them are in this thread.
How is it "clearly a bs story"? Have you had a job before? If so you would know that if you work within a group of people and the boss favorized one above the rest, the rest WILL get pissed off. 100%. And what makes you think he went around the dressing room asking? A more likely scenario is that the player(s) in question came to him.TBH, it's clearly a BS story based on journalist assumption. I doubt he went to the dressing room to ask the players about Matic. That doesn't change that I want Matic dropped ASAP, but English journalists publish such stories because they know it will appeal to certain group of readers, many of them are in this thread.
Are the leaks going to the same writers though?Been leaks during Moyes, Lvg and Mourinho
That I don’t knowAre the leaks going to the same writers though?
This is true, but there is a point where players see the obvious and realize they're being mistreated in comparison to others. If you're a player that wants to play and you're on a short leash while another is given chance after chance after chance, you're rightly going to be frustrated.Players tend to have a much higher regard for their teammates than supporters or journalists do.
Seen it time and time again where a player is slaughtered and their teammates state they are important to the team, and totally defend them.
This is utter shite. No player at United is in any position to criticise another.
I think the article is bullshit. But if it's true, you can understand how some players feel when their peers are treated differently by the manager, while the likes of Pogba, Martial, Shaw had to warm the bench for long period and endure public shaming, the likes of Lukaku, Fellaini, Matic get off scot free and continue to start games without criticism from the manager.If this is true (and I strongly doubt it, given the lack of attribution), my biggest issue is with the lack of squad unity.
What kind of dressing room turns on its own through the back channels of the press?