Who can we buy to light a fire under Wan-Bissaka's ass?

[horsechoker]

Since Telles came in we've seen a marked improvement from Luke Shaw, even though Telles has hardly been stellar, Shaw has got his butt into gear and put in some impressive performances.


Now, how do we do the same for AWB?

 

[charlenefan]

Rumours are Trippier but I hope that's all they are

 

[Alemar]

Now, how do we do the same for AWB?

Wait for Laird to successfully complete his loan and return to the club a better player at the end of the season, so that next season he provides genuine competition to Bissaka for the starting spot

 

[romufc]

Wait for Laird to successfully complete his loan and return to the club a better player at the end of the season, so that next season he provides genuine competition to Bissaka for the starting spot

I don't think Laird will push AWB for another 3/4 years. We need someone experienced who will not mind being on the bench.

Laird at his stage of the career will want more game time.

 

[Ajr]

Bring rafael back

 

[Irrational.]

Max Aarons? A young, hungry RB who excels in attacking might be just the competition AWB needs.

 

[Rozay]

Ethan will be our long term right back I believe.

Other than that, I’m not seeing this terrible form Wan-Bissaka has apparently been in anyway.

 

[Ali Dia]

Shaw is 25

AWB won’t peak for another few years either way. I think he’s doing quite well overall. Usually it’s the other way around. Player comes in and needs to feel it out for a season and does better in the second but second season syndrome is also pretty common with players who come in and hit the ground running and then they drop off and start the build into form all over again. I think he’ll become more complete and confident over the next season or so, especially if he gets a regular partnership going on the right. hes still got a lot of potential and he’s very rarely injured. A Good signing so far. He was class last year. How quick people are to forget.

 

[Flanders Devil]

Is AWB going that badly? I agree w the concept of needing a RB backup / attaching alternative...but to say ‘he needs a fire...’ is a bit harsh

 

[ColvaleGoa]

A lot will depend on Laird's injury issues and if he has a genuine hunger like Henderson ,McSauce etc. Just having talent is not enough to make it at United.

Trippier sounds ideal short term solution if his offfield issues are sorted.

 

[Bilbo]

I don't think we need to light a fire under AWB. He seems like he's giving it everything to try to raise those parts of his game where he isn't as strong. He vary rarely gives the ball away, despite the fact that he usually has fewer passing options than those players on our left side.

Buying a RB is not a pressing need in my view. Tuanzebe has looked like he could do a job there if we need to rotate, and as has been said Laird is an interesting prospect.

 

[Alemar]

I don't think Laird will push AWB for another 3/4 years. We need someone experienced who will not mind being on the bench.

Laird at his stage of the career will want more game time.

If laird does well he can get like 15 starts a season here - it will already be enough to give Bissaka some rest here and there.

 

[Bebestation]

I think Telles taught Shaw rather than just be a competition that lit something under the belly. We have had competition before but not something Shaw could learn anything from as a LB (or he had learnt from.already, ie Blind & Young).

Wan Bissaka needs to learn about attacking and defensive positioning and how to initiate an attack.

Some competition will light a fire for sure, but I dont think Laird is going to teach Wan Bissaka anything and vice versa.

I think we will just hold tight until Trippier has finished his ban and sign him afterwards.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Light a fire ? no, but we do need a different alternative.

 

[Dork]

Trippier is a great shout. He's a United fan, from a family of United fans - and coming to United would put him back near those people. He's able to contribute with what AWB doesn't - attacking play, crossing - but isn't too old to either block out AWBs prime years, or youngsters like Laird. You'd imagine he'd be okay playing a squad role, and would be ideal for matches we'd dominate.

Once this ban is out of the way, it makes perfect sense - especially as it's clear Ole cares a lot about players getting 'the united way'.

 

[RashyForPM]

Personally very happy that Ole seems to be making Trippier his first-choice.

 

[Adam-Utd]

We need a good rotation/back up option for him to get a rest at least. I feel like that's half the issue, the guy must be running on empty every week!

Fullback is probably the hardest position physically in football and he rarely ever gets rested.

 

[kkengvib]

Tbh I thought Brandon Williams would up his game and give AWB the competition he needs on the right. The loan move for Dalot seemed to have paved the way for him to be the backup RB. However we've now seen both Lindelof and Tuanzebe play there on one or two occasions.

With the lack of a natural right winger in the squad I would argue that at times we needed a more attacking-minded (or proficient) RB and we just haven't had that option and Williams haven't really been given the chance.
I like Aarons but I don't think he'll be cheap enough. Are there established right backs with a similar profile to Telles that is available at a fair price?

 

[That'sHernandez]

Is AWB going that badly? I agree w the concept of needing a RB backup / attaching alternative...but to say ‘he needs a fire...’ is a bit harsh

He's doing better but he's still positionally poor and not great going forward.

 

[AgentSmith]

Trippier would be a great short-term signing to provide some competition to AWB. Someone like Max Aarons seems unnecessary given Laird’s potential; Trippier’s age wouldn’t get in the way of this.

His stats look good this season and he’d offer us a genuine outlet down the right. Something we’re sorely lacking at the moment. Premier league-proven as well.

Only a year left on his contract come the summer so should be available at a reasonable price.

 

[PieCrust]

AWB as a modern day FB is a liability. He can only defend and is completely incapable of providing any attacking threat. Coupled with our RW problems, it's a huge issue.

Great 1v1 defender, but probably needs to be a CB in a back 3 to consistently to get the best out of him.

 

[cyberman]

Is it me or is he actually playing well? The man should have got an assist at Anfield after all

 

[UmbroDays]

Ethan will be our long term right back I believe.

Other than that, I’m not seeing this terrible form Wan-Bissaka has apparently been in anyway.

“Shiny Ball Syndrome” Fans just want something new all the time.

Aaron is 23 years old and we should ONLY be buying an experienced backup and no one close to his age e.g late 20’s to mid 30’s

People who are suggesting RB who have no defensive clout.

 

[VivaObertan]

Best RB we've had since Gary Neville, TBH. Don't think there's an issue with him per se, he's just played c. 100 games in a relatively short period of time at a young age so his form is bound to dip slightly, especially when he's indispensable because we have no adequate cover.

Like someone above said, would be happy if we signed somebody like Tripper as a rotation option who we can play against the weaker teams with his superior delivery.

 

[zenith]

We do need a RB alternative but that's more to do with providing AWB a rest. The best we could do for him from a game play perspective is to bring in Sancho and settle the right side down. I can see he's working hard to improve his attacking game but having Sancho in front of him will not allow full backs to double up and give him much more defensive breathing room as well as attacking space.

 

[villain]

Is it me or is he actually playing well? The man should have got an assist at Anfield after all

Nope i'm of a similar mind, he's playing well but he's in need of a rest - fatigue can lead to defensive mistakes or injury.
Also more often than not he needs to cover 2 players on the overlap because Greenwood isn't the best at tracking back.

 

[Fox outside the box]

AWB as a modern day FB is a liability. He can only defend and is completely incapable of providing any attacking threat. Coupled with our RW problems, it's a huge issue.

Great 1v1 defender, but probably needs to be a CB in a back 3 to consistently to get the best out of him.

Bit hyperbolic. He isn't "completely incapable". That would be you or me. There are areas that need improvement and he's certainly young enough to do that. We aren't discussing a 28 year old here.

He needs someone there to rtoate a bit and he desperately needs someone to link up with down the right. The amount of times he pretty much has to own the entire right side of the pitch and only really has McTominay to bounce off needs addressing.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Nope i'm of a similar mind, he's playing well but he's in need of a rest - fatigue can lead to defensive mistakes or injury.
Also more often than not he needs to cover 2 players on the overlap because Greenwood isn't the best at tracking back.

I've been critical of AWB recently, regarding his lack of support for Mason on the right but alternatively Mason in return doesn't help AWB in the slightest either.

Both players show eachothers weaknesses to some degree. It's really not a good combination.

Arguably the worst partnership in our first 11. It doesn't flow as seamlessly as the left. Which is why we're constantly attacking down the that side.

 

[VP89]

He was terrible up until a few weeks ago, but he looks to be improving on his form in the past couple of games. Undoubtedly needs competition but perhaps Ole has been looking into his attacking play on the side too.

 

[dal]

I think he’s growing into the role without lighting a fire, the way we play on that side maybe Bailly or Tuanzebe could be used there.

In all honesty I thought Telles was brought as a different option who can provide cover.

If we are buying someone to light a fire under someone then maybe that player shouldn’t be here, if we are looking to provide cover for a different option and maybe someone who can attack down that flank also then a sub £15 million player would be welcome.

 

[Giant Midget]

AWB as a modern day FB is a liability. He can only defend and is completely incapable of providing any attacking threat. Coupled with our RW problems, it's a huge issue.

Great 1v1 defender, but probably needs to be a CB in a back 3 to consistently to get the best out of him.

AwB would be a terrible CB. His biggest weakness is positioning and that would be exploited so badly at center back. Just because he’s good one-on-one doesn’t mean he can do a job at CB

 

[city-puma]

I think we should not go to the market to buy another. Dallot are getting many games in Milan.
Laird is so comfortable with the ball and can dribble and carry ball quickly and smoothly.
Should give them the chance.

 

[Hugh Jass]

Werent there rumours about Max Aarons.

 

[villain]

I've been critical of AWB recently, regarding his lack of support for Mason on the right but alternatively Mason in return doesn't help AWB in the slightest either.

Both players show eachothers weaknesses to some degree. It's really not a good combination.

Arguably the worst partnership in our first 11. It doesn't flow as seamlessly as the left. Which is why we're constantly attacking down the that side.

I think part of that is that AWB is constantly aware that if he makes an aggressive attacking move, Mason is unlikely to cover for him (or do it well) defensively.
But I agree, definitely the weakest link in our XI right now.

 

[mav_9me]

Just like we gave Williams a chance to be the one to push Shaw (turned out he wasnt) we should give Laird a chance.

 

[SATA]

You are all crazy. AWB is already a very good RB and will be even better when he reaches 25/26. Don't think he needs any competition as i don't see him as the complacent sort. He seems genuinely pleased to play for United

 

[Alemar]

Wan Bissaka needs to learn about attacking and defensive positioning and how to initiate an attack.

Do you think Bissaka cannot learn anything from Telles due to him playing on another flank? It’s a bit strange if true...

 

[Longlivekeano]

Let Tuanzabe challenge him for a RB spot

 

[bosnian_red]

I think Wan Bissaka has done well but has struggled with more and more games. We have some sort of cover for every position, apart from his really. So he tends to play every single game. It's not a motivation thing but a rotation thing. With Shaw it was different as when he was fit and fresh, he still wasn't hitting his potential. But now you get both the fitness as we can rotate, and the potential.

 

[The Red Thinker]

Let Tuanzabe challenge him for a RB spot

No Tuanzebe must challenge for the CB spot. Laird will return a more confident player. He will be the challenge me thinks.