Did Jose mention Zlatan in the presser? Is he available?
Champions League Group A
Manchester United 2:1 CSKA Moscow
Old Trafford
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Changed my line up prediction.
Romero
Darmian - Lindelof - Rojo - Smalling - Blind
Scott - Pogba
Mata - Mikhi
Rashford
He’s not available mate.
yes he did apparently, I missed it , he is not availableJose said he won't make many changes, which means Lukaku might start. Good chance to score and bring some confidence back.
Five at the back vs CSKA at home?
I like Lukaku's work off the ball and he does a lot for the team, but hypothetically, how many games does he have to draw a blank before he is dropped? Can't see a fully fit Zlatan happy on the bench for long.
Probably the easiest way to rest our key players for the City game.Five at the back vs CSKA at home?
The more of our fragile CB's on the field at once, the more chance they'll get injured. I'd prefer 4 at the back, and then maybe switch to 5 for the City game.Romero
Darmian / Tuanzebe / Blind / Shaw
Mctominay, Pogba
Mata, Mkhi, Rashford
Lukaku
What's the problem ?! Having 5 in the back doesn't mean we won't be able to attack. That's a very simplistic view of football and doesn't happen on the pitch.Five at the back vs CSKA at home?
This side can easily win 2-0 at least.If Mkhi doesn't play this one the he must be off surely!
Also, I prefer to call it three at the back!
It's actually 3 at the back during attacking and 5 during defending, just to be more accurate.Also, I prefer to call it three at the back!
YessIt's actually 3 at the back during attacking and 5 during defending, just to be more accurate.
I've heard that he's not even in the squad for tonight.At Lowry:
Romero, Joel Pereira, O'Hara
Darmian, Shaw, Young, Valencia
Lindelof, Smalling, Tuanzebe
Herrera, Pogba, McTominay
Mata, Lingard
Lukaku, Rashford, Martial
Live locally and sometimes turn up later, so might still be in match day 18: Blind, Mkhitaryan (at least one will be due to the maths, as 18 above includes 3 keepers)
Missing: De Gea (announced), Rojo (was in training video), Zlatan (announced but in training pics), Jones (announced but in training pics), Matic (announced), Fellaini (still out), Carrick (still out), Bailly (still out)Last edited:Valencia and Young on the squad, I really don't get it. Is Blind injured and no one knows? Or, like Mkhitaryan, he's turned into the sacrificial lamb before transfer season?
Are we starting Martial or Lingard? It's not so much the fatigue, City's game is in 5 days. But those guys forced to run like crazy against Arsenal must be closer to muscular injuries if they start tonight.Last edited:
Then I’d go with
Romero
Darmian, Lindelof, Tuanzebe, Shaw
McTominay, Pogba
Mhkitariyan, Mata, Martial
Rashford
Don’t see any point risking players who will start in City match!
You don't see Martial starting against City?Romero
Darmian / Tuanzebe / Smalling/ Blind
Mctominay, Pogba
Mata, Mkhi, Rashford
Lukaku
The question is what does Rom need more: a rest or a goal?
A goal.
I think there could be something to it. He had problems with Mou earlier and every time he messed something on a pitch Lukaku is waving his arms, rolling eyes and stuff like that. Maybe he is also not on the best terms with some star players in the squad? And confidence player that he is when he gets low he can stay low for a while. Or leave.
I agree. I have been concerned here and there on his slim run that he looked tired but I think he was more dejected than anything.Rom has played a part for goals in the last 3 games. The goals will come, it's more calming for me knowing he contributes even when not scoring. We all know he can score.I've gone for 3-0 on the predictor. Definitely an opportunity to give some fringe players a game: I'd like to see Shaw start; let's see what he can do, as he's in the last chance saloon at United. Get Mata and Miki in there, allowing them an opportunity to find some form. I'd go Smalling/Rojo at centre back; don't risk Bailly, even if he's ready.
-------------Romero-----
Darmian---Smalling---Rojo----Shaw
Miki-----Herrera---Pogba----McTominay
-----------Mata--------
----------Zlatan------Really hard to guess the lineup for this one.
Rom
Darmian - lindeof - blind - Shaw
Pog - mctominy
Mata - Mhky - rashford
Lukaku
Could he anuthint though
Rojo needs a rest. Zlatan is out. Herrera should be a last 20' sub since he'll be required Sunday.
I think Valencia will start on the right and Darmian on the left. Shaw as a sub if we're cruising.
Jose still wants to win this match. I expect Rom and Rashford will start.
Cheers for the info. I would start Rashford up front then for Zlatan. Could put Blind in for Rojo, but mustn't weaken the side too much. If Rojo will be needed Sunday, then a rest would be a good move. My back three for the derby if all available would be Bailly, Jones, Lindelof, but it might be a stretch, given injuries.Just remember guys we still need a draw to qualify and with Jose saying its only obe game at a time I expect a very string starting 11.
Romero
Valenica
Smalling
Lindelof
Shaw/Blind
Mata
Pogba
Herrera
Rashford
Lingard
Lukaku
Its better to get some goals and rest players with 20-30mins to go than start with a weak or rusty starting 11 and need to score with 10-20 mins to go.
Qualify first then worry about the derby!If Jose wants to move Miki in January, there is no point to include him in the team.
We need to avoid losing with 4 goals to secure 1st spot and avoid losing with 7 to qualify
Where has this come from?Pointless permutations. Baseless fears. United will qualify easily, topping the table.When is the draw for the next round?
Friday
Thanks, cant waitThere's a slight threat to top spot, but seeing as we only need a point are at home, I would say it's fairly diminished. No chance that we don't qualify whatsoever though.
In the pretty unlikely scenario, I wouldn't actually be upset with a 2nd place finish. There are some absolute juggernauts sitting 2nd in their respective groups.
Rojo needs a rest? This is what, his third or fourth game coming back.
Nah, we are going to finish top and are likely nailed on to get Real Madrid. Warm balls, conspiracy and all that.- Status
Man of the Match
Runners-up
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20%
Paul Pogba
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16%
Marcus Rashford
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12%
Juan Mata
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9%
Romelu Lukaku
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2%
Victor Lindelof
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2%
Chris Smalling
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1%
Daley Blind
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1%
Sergio Romero
Player Ratings
Total Average Rating
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Compiled from 386 ratings.
Score Predictions
485,12,30
- Man Utd win
- Moscow win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 39% Man Utd 2:0 Moscow
- 21% Man Utd 3:0 Moscow
- 9% Man Utd 1:0 Moscow
- 8% Man Utd 4:0 Moscow
- 7% Man Utd 2:1 Moscow
- 6% Man Utd 3:1 Moscow
- 3% Man Utd 1:1 Moscow
- 2% Man Utd 0:0 Moscow
- 2% Man Utd 5:0 Moscow
- 1% Man Utd 4:1 Moscow
- 1% Man Utd 0:5 Moscow
- 1% Man Utd 2:2 Moscow
- 1% Man Utd 0:1 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 5:2 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 1:3 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 0:2 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 3:2 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 1:4 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 0:3 Moscow
- 0% Man Utd 0:4 Moscow
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Moscow
- Possession
- 57% 43%
- Shots
- 15 9
- Shots on Target
- 7 3
- Corners
- 9 3
- Fouls
- 11 11
Referee
Gianluca Rocchi
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Axel Tuanzebe
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replaced by Scott McTominay
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replaced by Anthony Martial
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