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I'd rather play Tuanzebe than Darmian at cb.
Without injuries to key players and having them fresh, they don't really need depth.If they're resting players and getting hammered, doesn't really show much depth to their squad. That's three defeats on the spin now. I'm not too concerned about them to be honest.
What if those 'key' players got injured or suspended in the first leg, which is not inconceivable?Without injuries to key players and having them fresh, they don't really need depth.
Of course it's not, but considering the bookings were wiped out for this, and those key players getting rest, I'd say it's much more likely that we have some more players missing from the 2nd leg.What if those 'key' players got injured or suspended in the first leg, which is not inconceivable?
I guess so. Anyway, whatever they do on Thursday, it's all about getting as many away goals as possible and staying within reach of them. But as I said, I'm not too concerned about them.Of course it's not, but considering the bookings were wiped out for this, and those key players getting rest, I'd say it's much more likely that we have some more players missing from the 2nd leg.
I prefer to play an Italian international in a very important semi final in EL away from home. Tuanzebe has not started a game for us has he? He has superior physique but do Celta offer an aerial threat?I'd rather play Tuanzebe than Darmian at cb.
That's one of the wisest sentences in the entire thread. It's also worth noting that football is a team sport and more often than not the best unit wins, not the more impressive names.I'm not interested in their league form, or lack of - Leicester were getting tonked every weekend in the league but were somehow doing the business in the CL at the same time. These guys are apparently game-raisers who have been resting key players for this EL semi-final so I'm expecting a torrid game. As previously stated, I'm expecting a 2-0 loss to be honest, I just think this is a bridge too far for us with the injuries we have and the fatigue.
Yup, and an away goal is vital. 0-0 would be a poor result, for once I would be happy with 1-1.Well, this match is our season. Absolutely vital we get a goal to bring back to the Theater of Draws.
I agree. We have to be careful.They're merely resting their best players. They knocked RM out of the King's Cup over two legs. The way we're playing, we could easily cock up, especially if we underestimate their desire to win, this is the furthest they've ever got in European football so their mentality will be "just two more games and we're through". Not to mention their ability.
A 0-1 or 1-2 would be much better. We were very lucky against Anderlecht. A 1-1 is not much better than a 0-0, as we would still need to win the game with those results (as we found out against Anderlecht) to be sure of going through. They would only need to nick a goal at OT, which to be honest, every team has been doing this season to put us in a very precarious position. Anything other than a win or a 2-2 will not be enough to be 'safe' at Old Trafford.Yup, and an away goal is vital. 0-0 would be a poor result, for once I would be happy with 1-1.
One is a centre back. The other is a left wing back.I prefer to play an Italian international in a very important semi final in EL away from home. Tuanzebe has not started a game for us has he? He has superior physique but do Celta offer an aerial threat?
From what I've seen over the years playing an average player out of position usually cost more than playing an inexperienced one. Darmian will play CB though, and that left us with Young at LB again. Could be ugly.I prefer to play an Italian international in a very important semi final in EL away from home. Tuanzebe has not started a game for us has he? He has superior physique but do Celta offer an aerial threat?
Darmian has played centre back for Torino lots of times. He's one of our form players right now, and didn't put a foot wrong when he came on against Swansea.From what I've seen over the years playing an average player out of position usually cost more than playing an inexperienced one. Darmian will play CB though, and that left us with Young at LB again. Could be ugly.
And I thought that they were just freewheeling through their remaining league fixtures, comfortable mid table without much else to play for, apart from the EL that is.Athletic bilbao won 0-3. Celta's players will be under huge pressure to win against us now.
Yea a 2-2 is better than a 1-1. 1-1 is very dangerous.A 0-1 or 1-2 would be much better. We were very lucky against Anderlecht. A 1-1 is not much better than a 0-0, as we would still need to win the game with those results (as we found out against Anderlecht) to be sure of going through. They would only need to nick a goal at OT, which to be honest, every team has been doing this season to put us in a very precarious position. Anything other than a win or a 2-2 will not be enough to be 'safe' at Old Trafford.
Tuanzebe will not be starting against Celta mate. Carrick has the big game experience that Tuanzebe could only dream of.Darmian has played centre back for Torino lots of times. He's one of our form players right now, and didn't put a foot wrong when he came on against Swansea.
I'd play a back three consisting of Blind, Darmian and Tuanzebe if I were the manager.
I'd be livid if someone like Carrick started over Tuanzebe, but can't complain about Darmian.
Carrick is 36 in a few weeks and too similar to Blind as it is. Having both of them as part of any defensive unit together is a recipe for disaster.Tuanzebe will not be starting against Celta mate. Carrick has the big game experience that Tuanzebe could only dream of.
You don't drop an untested youth player into the centre of defensive for your most important game of the season.
Doubt Carrick will start 3 games in 1 week. Probably be a midfield 3 of Herrera, Pogba and Fellaini.Tuanzebe will not be starting against Celta mate. Carrick has the big game experience that Tuanzebe could only dream of.
You don't drop an untested youth player into the centre of defensive for your most important game of the season.
I'd rather play Tuanzebe than Darmian at cb.
I prefer to play an Italian international in a very important semi final in EL away from home. Tuanzebe has not started a game for us has he? He has superior physique but do Celta offer an aerial threat?
This. Even if he hadn't played there before why do people not trust the manager's decisions with our defensive lineup? Attacking side ok I get it. But we have been pretty good. Rojo went from maligned to indispensable. So it's not like Jose doesn't have a keen eye for this sort of thing.Darmian has played centre back for Torino lots of times. He's one of our form players right now, and didn't put a foot wrong when he came on against Swansea.
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Out apparently. Hopefully back for the second legAnyone know if Bailly will be available?
Dammit! So we basically don't have any options for the CB-position? Knowing Mourinho we'll probably park the bus and try to knick a goal in this game.Out apparently. Hopefully back for the second leg
That's why i think starting DDG is crucial. On form, he's a defense by himself!Dammit! So we basically don't have any options for the CB-position? Knowing Mourinho we'll probably park the bus and try to knick a goal in this game.
Anderlecht were the ones lucky in the first leg, where we should have buried the tie, really. We completely dominated them away, with a midfield two of Carrick and Pogba, mind you, and I'm expecting something similar to happen Thursday, although probably without Carrick.A 0-1 or 1-2 would be much better. We were very lucky against Anderlecht. A 1-1 is not much better than a 0-0, as we would still need to win the game with those results (as we found out against Anderlecht) to be sure of going through. They would only need to nick a goal at OT, which to be honest, every team has been doing this season to put us in a very precarious position. Anything other than a win or a 2-2 will not be enough to be 'safe' at Old Trafford.
I don't think he will, although I agree he might rest Herrera. No way Rooney is starting this nor Rashford to be left out, though.Could we assume Jose will have one eye on the Arsenal game and will be looking not to get beat at Celta Vigo?
Romero
Valencia Darmian Blind Young
Fellaini Carrick Pogba
Mkhi Martial Rooney
We'll be playing the best team available. We should be playing the youth team against Arsenal, it's irrelevant at this point.Could we assume Jose will have one eye on the Arsenal game and will be looking not to get beat at Celta Vigo?
Romero
Valencia Darmian Blind Young
Fellaini Carrick Pogba
Mkhi Martial Rooney
Playing Tuanzebe would be madness. Totally not ready for such a game.Carrick is 36 in a few weeks and too similar to Blind as it is. Having both of them as part of any defensive unit together is a recipe for disaster.
It's a two legged tie btw. He will never be ready without exposure. Playing him in a back three would minimise any exposure. There are managers who believe in youth, and then there is Mourinho.
Sergey Karasev