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He looked very lively, made lot of runs, worked hard and did very well to score.
I think when we want to shut up shop lingard is a good option to have. He works hard tracking back which is ideal when we are defending a lead and he isn’t bad on the counter. I would not be surprised if he got a new contract and we tried to sell martial.When he came on today he played as the left sided attacker. From all our players i would prefer Ronaldo, Rashford, Sancho, Martial and Pogba over Lingard to start a game from that position.
Ronaldo will start as the most forward attacker, Sancho can play on the right and Pogba can play as midfielder. Martial can play as the striker.
The attacking midfielder position is Bruno his position and i would also prefer van der Beek or Pogba there over Lingard.
On the right side Greenwood and Sancho are players that i prefer to start over Lingard. Rashford has also started games from there, he is a better player than Lingard too.
For me Lingard is the second or third option subsitution for almost all front position. Usually a position taken by a young talented player but Lingard wants to stay (im sure there was interest in him since he did great at West Ham) and take that squad role. It does take away minutes from Diallo for example, i would still prefer to see him sold for a good amount of money to a club where he could start every week. That money will help getting an midfielder to replace Matic.
So no, he does not deserve to start. Maybe some smaller games or to rest other players but at all the position he can play at there are multiple better options to start.
I think Lindelof is worth keeping too.I know. I was hoping someone would not make this obvious comment. I'm saying who is better and worth keeping.
I think Lindelof is too. Name calling was not the point of my post. The point was that despite current trends to call Lingard crap or whatever, he's actually a pretty effective squad player. Just my opinion anyways.I think Lindelof is worth keeping too.
The entire point of your post was name-calling people. That's all you were saying really.
I agree on that. Have said it for years now: an attacking JOS that provides good cover, has a decent understanding with other key fellow players, loves the club and won't kick up a fuss being a squaddie.I think Lindelof is too. Name calling was not the point of my post. The point was that despite current trends to call Lingard crap or whatever, he's actually a pretty effective squad player. Just my opinion anyways.
Let's not get carried away now...Ronaldo Cavani Jesse would be my front three in Champions league and EPL games vs top 6.
Agree with you. The top 6 are scared of our pace and neither Lingard nor Cavani has it.Let's not get carried away now...
You will rarely see Ronaldo and Cavani in the same team this season. Maybe for small periods at the end of the game where we need a goal. Ole is always talking about balance of the team. Cavani and Ronaldo together would leave a big imbalance.Ronaldo Cavani Jesse would be my front three in Champions league and EPL games vs top 6.
I mean moreso form needs to be considered and depending on Sancho's he could be ahead. But now? I'm not adverse to either Lingod or Cavani starting.Agree with you. The top 6 are scared of our pace and neither Lingard nor Cavani has it.
I think Ronaldo will thrive with Cavani. He needs an experienced partner like Benzema and he will get that in Cavani.You will rarely see Ronaldo and Cavani in the same team this season. Maybe for small periods at the end of the game where we need a goal. Ole is always talking about balance of the team. Cavani and Ronaldo together would leave a big imbalance.
Honestly, you are rarely going to see them play together. Ronaldo and Cavani play the exact same position. Both used to play on the wings but rarely do now.I think Ronaldo will thrive with Cavani. He needs an experienced partner like Benzema and he will get that in Cavani.
It’s no more complicated than this.Lingard and Martial both are in rotation atm. They'll get plenty of game time.
That aged well.....I think when we want to shut up shop lingard is a good option to have. He works hard tracking back which is ideal when we are defending a lead and he isn’t bad on the counter. I would not be surprised if he got a new contract and we tried to sell martial.
It's not lose-lose; he just doesn't need to make an absolute spectacle out of himself and the club.Actually feel sorry for him - came on apparently as a striker and then ended up in CM? Terrible back pass but lose lose for him.
In all seriousness I agree to an extent. He was never going to change that game for the better. That said, it was such a stupid mistake to make and at the worst possible time.Actually feel sorry for him - came on apparently as a striker and then ended up in CM? Terrible back pass but lose lose for him.
I take it back, cancel his contract.
That was a reaction to my post but i didnt feel like coming back to this after that pass....That aged well.....
The way we were playing we could have brought on prime Zidane and it would've made no difference, the ball was just coming back time and again because this team refuses to be interested in positional possession. It was a bad error, there's no excusing it, but he should never have come on in the first place.It's not lose-lose; he just doesn't need to make an absolute spectacle out of himself and the club.
Posts like these should be merit for demotion.what a twat. came on in 70th min and looked as if he is tired only jogged around. wishes he never played for the team again. he can take back that goal at Newcastle and shoved up his arse.