I can only think it's his ability to put in a good ball with his left, to Lukaku and also giving some midfield protectionThat's what I though to.
Do we really need 3 centre mids? We could potentially shoehorn Perreira or Fred put wide in an emergency, but seems a bit daft. I'd have dropped Perreira given his ladt 2 bad performances, Beyer giving him a chance in a lesser fixture
Well I guess Ole see's it my way, at least he is playing at no 10 by all accounts. Disappointing not to see Chong on the bench though I agree.Depends how you look at risk.
I'd say there is a very high probability of Mata doing very little tonight. While there is a medium chance of Chong getting overwhelmed. Rather take the youth risk
Not like it matters now as I've seen the team sheet. No Ching and 3 x central midfielders on the bench. FFS
Away to Chelsea in the last 16 of the FA Cup is not the time to give the youth a shot.No Chong or Gomes on the bench is disappointing when you have other players always under performing and when OGS keeps stating the youth will get a fair shot but when?
1 attacking youth player on the bench isn't asking alot.Away to Chelsea in the last 16 of the FA Cup is not the time to give the youth a shot.
I saw that Chong kid in a televised games earlier in the season. Looked waaaay off a Man United first teamer in that game.Chong is not a better option than Mata on the right. The coaching staff see them train every day. The hilarious thing is if Chong did play, and did nothing people would say he’ll never make it here.
If he played 1 bad game?? Come one, the realists amongst us wouldn't complain at all.Chong is not a better option than Mata on the right. The coaching staff see them train every day. The hilarious thing is if Chong did play, and did nothing people would say he’ll never make it here.
Streams I guess. I read that ESPN+ live streaming has it on. Not sureany ideas to watch this in the States?
As opposed to Dalot and Alexis?Can’t believe we’re playing Mata and Young again.
ESPN+. Requires a subscription though.any ideas to watch this in the States?
Not a midfield 3Lukaku and Mata yeaaahhhh
Same midfield 3, boring
Mata hasn't been a great deal better in truth.That is far better than playing Mata on RW with Lukaku up front
Besides, I am not sure what people are moaning about Mata today. We have an injury crisis. And Alexis has been pants
Start no. Bench yes.So many unrealistic people on this forum. Chong isn’t going to make his debut in our worst match.
Did you really suspect Chong, Greenwood, Gomes to start an away fa cup tie? Do be serious. I’m a fan of Chong but he clearly isn’t ready for this Yet.
Players will get their chances. People are putting too much pressure on these kids.If he played 1 bad game?? Come one, the realists amongst us wouldn't complain at all.
That's why Ole appeared to be given the job, i.e. play some youngsters. Evidently not.
Is it not Pogba, Matic and Herrera?Not a midfield 3
That would be the most likely formation given the lineup.Makes sense, 4-3-1-2 ?
Yes, would have them starting instead of that pair in a heartbeat. Dalot is superior to young anyway, while Mata can’t even run.As opposed to Dalot and Alexis?
I'm just sick of going safe on a mediocre/ below average option. Rather take a relatively small risk to achieve the excellentWell I guess Ole see's it my way, at least he is playing at no 10 by all accounts. Disappointing not to see Chong on the bench though I agree.
Ole said as much in his embargoed press conference. He said he believes in young guns surprising you when given a chance, but this big game might be a step too early for themSo many unrealistic people on this forum. Chong isn’t going to make his debut in our worst match..
I am not sure about Alexis over Mata.Yes, would have them starting instead of that pair in a heartbeat. Dalot is superior to young anyway, while Mata can’t even run.
6-0 to Chelsea.5-0 to Chelsea.
With Mata in the 10 position, I just count it as a midfield 4. Lukaku and Rashford are strikers.Is it not Pogba, Matic and Herrera?
We don't have a million players, many games coming up and rotation is key. Keeping the right legs fresh for specific games at a crucial time of the season is a must.Can’t believe we’re playing Mata and Young again.
Maybe motivation isn't the problem.If Lukaku can't motivate himself to play well against his former club then nothing will.
Hoping for a strong, attacking performance.
Kevin Friend