Lingard, Mata and Pereira

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

Bruno did more in 15 minutes than all 3 did put together.

 

[MadMike]

Mata is not a problem. Even putting him in a same sentence with Lingard and Pereira is a bit ridiculous. Wouldn't trust them to change a light bulb.

He can very much be a problem against teams that press hard. His lack of strength and pace makes him a liability in those games. He gets dispossessed often and spends the rest of the time running in the wrong direction. We've all seen it too many times.

But when he has time and space he's alright. He was decent today.

 

[Pughnichi]

Mata dealing with the second ball when defending a corner was laughable. He never goes for a header, prefering instead to pretend he’s waiting for the ball to drop. It’s annoying seeing him do it in the middle of the pitch. It’s unforgivable when he’s doing it in his own 6 yard box. Zero bravery. Zero courage.

 

[LJJT]

These 3 are really why we are where we are this season I feel. Love them or hate them they are either too slow or too poor on the ball making terrible decisions. Only one of the 3 should start at any one time we can’t afford 3 so limited players in the starting 11 at the same time,

 

[Jim Beam]

He can very much be a problem against teams that press hard. His lack of strength and pace makes him a liability in those games. He gets dispossessed often and spends the rest of the time running in the wrong direction. We've all seen it too many times.

But when he has time and space he's alright. He was decent today.

Yeah, but on the other hand if the team seats deep, if he has players around to link with he can still be really useful.

Can't find any similar scenario with the other two. Pereira can press well and that's about it.

 

[RedMilo]

An Englishman, a Spaniard and a Brazilian walk into a bra ...

And still end up sucking their thumb...

 

[AshRK]

If the club has any serious ambitions they would sell/let go of all the three or maybe keep one as a squad player and buy 2 quality replacements. Top top clubs would do that, we are just top club by name and history but our ambition is that of Arsenal.

 

[Judas]

Not sure we've had such an underserving regular starter in Andreas for many many many years.

 

[FujiVice]

Mata is a has been. Lingard and Pereira are both a never was.

 

[Bobcat]

Lingard and Pereira HAVE to leave in the summer, they are good pros but not good enough for Man Utd. Luckily I think Ole knows it.

Mata, he’s at least got quality in his boots. In a well functioning team, he’d be a decent sub. Unfortunately he’s not playing in a well functioning team.

They are barely Championship level. The only times they have looked decent is when we have played lower league teams.

Weak, slow, stupid, cant dribble, cant pass, cant shoot and cant defend. Both work hard though and are "good lads" i assume, but they are so fecking shit its hard to grasp.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Mata was decent today... Shouldn't be anywhere near the same sentence as the other too.

 

[Coleyoscar]

Mata has many qualities but he's clearly not first team material any more. Time is clearly running out for him. Sadly the other two belong to an entirely different category. I don't think they are even squad standard at this stage.

 

[King Andow]

Glad I didn't watch, quality nap.

 

[Leftback99]

All 3 are bottom third of the PL level at best. It's why we have struggled to win so many games with any of them in key attacking positions, never mind all 3.

 

[redshaw]

Mata was ok, he's old but is an actual footballer. Lingard should be walking around Warrington with a bulldog and Pereira should be selling ice cream on a beach somewhere doing tricks impressing the girls.

 

[RedIan]

I thought mata was anonymous for 60 minutes tonight but then started getting on the ball more and when Bruno came on he looked pretty good. He lacks pace, we all know that but he is still a quality player on his day. Periera and lingard do not have the same technical ability mata has.

 

[TrustInOle]

I would happily keep Mata next season. Still has a lot to offer in certain situations. Get rid of the other two as soon as.

 

[SweetRightFoot]

Bruno did more in 15 minutes than all 3 did put together.

Yeah. This a thousand times.

 

[Luke1995]

At least Pereira is young and could improve, but the other two are far past their primes, if there ever was one.

 

[VeevaVee]

Such nothing players. Mata being the better nothing player out of them, who can actually be useful from time to time.

 

[Infra-red]

Mata is finished, Lingard and Pereira never even got started. All three are completely useless and have to be shipped out this summer.

 

[Lee565]

Am I the only one that would have preferred ashley young given game time over lingard and pereira in the attacking midfielder role, I honestly think he would have offered more in such a role despite the loss of pace.

 

[pratyush_utd]

I am astonished that our fitness team think Mata can play top level football. Its just embarrassing to see him struggling to hold onto the ball.Its a shame how it turned out for Mata. Still think he can do a job in the team, but not as a starter.

Lingard is bang average. Another example of English hyping their own. Few years ago, I remember Ferdinand talking about him said that he could play in the top Fergie's team. I bet he wouldnt even make 18. One good month in his entire career. He has been stealing wages for years now.

Andreas is a strange one. Was quite good for reserves but has been bang average since then. There must be confidence problem considering he is playing despite being awful this season. Not his fault that we didnt bother to buy midfielder in summer when we were so clearly short on.

 

[GiddyUp]

I'm sure there is plenty Mata could do around the club off the pitch whether that's coaching, development or an ambassador role.
I would keep Pereira around for one more season just to make up the numbers.
Lingard should be sent home until his cnut agent gets him a spot with a newly promoted club. Sorry excuse for a Manchester United player.

 

[GiddyUp]

Am I the only one that would have preferred ashley young given game time over lingard and pereira in the attacking midfielder role, I honestly think he would have offered more in such a role despite the loss of pace.

I think you are the only one.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

I am astonished that our fitness team think Mata can play top level football. Its just embarrassing to see him struggling to hold onto the ball.Its a shame how it turned out for Mata. Still think he can do a job in the team, but not as a starter.

To be fair, he won a fair few free kicks today moving away from players, and at one point even out muscled one of their fellas.

He is slow and sleight but it gets massively over stated on here. Hell he literally scored a goal running from the half way line only a few weeks ago.

 

[yamo123x]

The desire to become a top force in English and world football once again should never see the names mata lingard and pereira as part.of this journey.

All 3 were so poor yet again tonight..blatant, absolutely blatant, are Ole and his coaching team so blind to this?? Surely they can see what i am seeing??

Bruno showed brilliance in his small cameo and did more than all 3 combined. Mata tried but he is finished for me, the other 2 scream arrogance and lack basic qualities to be a man utd player and have done all season.

 

[Adam-Utd]

Mata at least tries and you can tell he's giving his all, has a few flashes of quality but his poor little legs just don't let him do anymore.

Lingard and Pereira have sod all excuse. Lingard seems to have lost any hunger he had, and Pereira just doesn't have a top level.

 

[Ian Reus]

The unholy trinity.

 

[Bilbo]

Always been a Mata fan, but he just looks increasingly powderpuff these days. I'd like to see him given a role at the club, but he cant cope physically any more.

 

[Morpheus 7]

At least we have seen something with Mata, he's done at this level unfortunately. Lingard is shocking and offers nothing. Periera is a ghost and isn't good enough maybe for the premier league.

 

[RedDevil@84]

The desire to become a top force in English and world football once again should never see the names mata lingard and pereira as part.of this journey.

Top 4 trophy is the desire

 

[Bastian]

I would happily keep Mata next season. Still has a lot to offer in certain situations. Get rid of the other two as soon as.

I think the wage bill consideration comes into it. He's not cheap and he offers very very little. We'd do well to offload him and Lingard in the summer. Pereira I don't mind too much, as long as he's just a squad player.

 

[Cliche Guevara]

Dreadful.

Replace these three with actual very good footballers and that’s, well, much better.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Why does Ole keep giving these players gametime??

 

[redDNA]

People say that Pereira and Lingard make zero contributions,that is not true,they make negative contributions, they 'assist',the oppositions,college wages,and hinder academy lads from having game time.Mata is a has been.
But the blame is on Ole,they don't select themselves.If Ole doesn't take time they will cost him his job.

 

[Litch]

Never want to see any of these three next season in a Utd shirt again....

 

[cyril C]

Anyone disagree to get rid of all 3, and get Sancho. Money wise we probably need to put up more but wage wise money saving. Then putting James as backup, together with Greenwood, would be far more effective than any one of them. Then get a good and younger #9, partner with Rashford and Martial. 2 IN 3 OUT, less is beautiful,. only if you can use them.

 

[Snow]

In the 90th minute Lingard passed it into the back of Mata. Mata actually got mad at Lingard. I've seen him mad but not show it towards a teammate before. I can imagine why as Lingard was useless yet again.

 

[hobbers]

I don't have a problem with Mata still being around and still getting game time.

You can see when you put him in amongst intelligent, fast players he does a good job. Especially at Old Trafford where he has the time and space.

Put him in and around Rashford and Fernandes and he can work magic. Put him in an away game with Lingard and Pereira and you might as well just not bother turning up for the match.