A good example of when we didn't have DMs protecting our defenders was Spurs.Yeah...many DM's and still the opponents attackers just run at our defenders just like that.
We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.You know what?
We can beat these.
In a similar way to how Derby can win at old Trafford, yeah. Technically, we can win.You know what?
We can beat these.
If we sit back and allow them to play sure yes they'll look much better than they are. But if we pressed high and caused them problems we could get a result. I'm not expecting to win or anything because I know the way we like to play but we could a get a draw if we played more attacking.We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.
I do feel that some of you don't realise just how good Juve are. The last time they lost a match was in April, against Napoli (I think).
Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!Please play Herrera and Martial again.
True, but then play him for 60 minutes and then sub him.Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!
Herrera is a midfielder I rate but seems his issue is he plays well in his sub games, then starts and can't replicate that intensity over 90 minutes.
Yes, of course. But watch all the moany feckers in the match thread criticize him for doing nothing all game but completely disregarding the fact that Juventus will mark him with 2-3 players every time he gets the ball. That's exactly what they did at Old Trafford and it worked.Surely no doubt Martial is starting?!!
I'm the same as you. Was beyond surprised to see Juventus completely dominate us at Old Trafford and passing the ball around like prime Barcelona.I know I'm in the minority but I feel we have a team capable of beating this Juve team. I've watched them a lot this season and they're really nothing special at all. Jose has done a spectacular job convincing everyone we're crap and lowered expectations so much even the mere we no feel Burnley going against any big team
They were pretty rubbish in the second half too, we were just too crap to take advantage. Maybe the team just took the cue from our manager and decided not to botherI'm the same as you. Was beyond surprised to see Juventus completely dominate us at Old Trafford and passing the ball around like prime Barcelona.
Was expecting a more evenly contest and not to be played out of the park that way, especially that lopsided possession in favor of Juventus. They normally don't blow teams nor dominate the way they did at Old Trafford even against fodders team in Italy.
I've seen some pretty ridiculous things written in this thread in regard to both teams squad. I've seen some claim that hardly 3 players of ours would get into Juventus squad. I'm sure if one asks the dame people to list Juventus squad and name the strength and abilities of each players they wouldn't be able to tell for more than 3 or 4. Some just don't have any idea of what they're talking about and are just regurgitating what they've heard some where.
I feel the same but I really don't know why as it probably defies any logic. I still went for a draw in the predictions though.I’m strangely confident for this one, I have a feeling we’ll turn up and put in a winning performance
We can, but Juve are several levels above us. It's like a Championship side coming to OT and saying that they can win. It can be done, but it is highly unlikely. A draw would be a fantastic result for us.
I do feel that some of you don't realise just how good Juve are. The last time they lost a match was in April, against Napoli (I think).
In a similar way to how Derby can win at Old Trafford, yeah. Technically, we can win.
I expect us to park the bus & try to escape with a 0-0. Similar to Anfield last 2 seasons.
Jose didn't get his CB so how do you expect us to go to Juventus and compete with the wealth of attacking talent we've got?Championship side? Derby? This is how we compare to Juve now? Really?
Juventus don't do heavy wins. I don't see us losing by more than two goals and we can nick a 1 goal win if we play 2nd half football for the whole game.can only see a heavy defeat coming our way
can only see a heavy defeat coming our way
Should be easy to capitalize on one player commanding the attention of two defenders if this team had the slightest clue how to move off the ball and make the right supporting runsTony M will be marked and double marked by Juve Today.
I am not sure why people are crying when it is blatantly obvious that possibly saying "feck off" unintelligibly under your breath and in no direction in a foreign language is far, far more important and every effort should be made to sanction/punish both him and the club rather than investigating the illegalities concerning financial fraud, bribing, corruption lying, hiding and cheating to the tune of over a billion £ systematically undermining and cheating every other club and the sport as a whole with the assistance adding and abetting of the governing bodies of football.
The Mourinho apologists are out in force again I see...
Yep, if you notice, without Martial and Pogba, our attack looks as clueless as a hen caught out in the rain. I have no hope that we will score if Martial and Pogba are marked out. And considering Martial's current form, Juve would have done their homework.Should be easy to take capitalization on one player commanding the attention of two defenders if this team had the slightest clue how to move off the ball and make the right supporting runs
He was already tripled in the first legTony M will be marked and double marked by Juve Today.
Like Toddler said, in the first leg he was marked quite a bit. Like @Greck said, we should turn it to our advantage but probably won't.Yep, if you notice, without Martial and Pogba, our attack looks as clueless as a hen caught out in the rain. I have no hope that we will score if Martial and Pogba are marked out. And considering Martial's current form, Juve would have done their homework.
I used to share a similarly optimistic view of our games. Jose's overly negative approach (particularly in the CL) has taken that away unfortunatelyI always have a feeling we'll win and tonight is no different.
Jose has spoken a lot before the game about starting slowly and how it’s important not to start slowly against big clubs, so I actually think we will see a different United in the first half.Can see us starting slowly again and that might put this game beyond doubt If Juventus are up for it.
Would love to see us turn them over but can see us conceding silly possession and that is just asking for trouble
I don't think it will be an anihilation tonight. I just expect Juve to be very comfortable and cruise to a straightforward victory, maybe 2-0.can only see a heavy defeat coming our way
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