Manchester United 2:1 LASK

sincher · Jul 27, 2020

Yes Greenwood should be rested. Ighalo, Lingard and James with Mata behind seems like a good enough attack.

Something like:

Rom
Dalot
TFM
Bailly
Williams
McTominay
Fred
Mata
Lingard
James
Ighalo

Pereira, Chong, Laird, Garner, Mengi, Levitt, Kovar on bench.

Crackers · Jul 27, 2020

Gary_Walsh_Nou_Camp_Hell said:
Exactly. Anything other than playing the backup players would be criminal.

Ideally crashing out at the first opportunity would be the best thing.

Winning the EL would put us in Pot1, giving us potentially easier games.

Lynty · Jul 27, 2020

-------------------Romero-----------------------

Dalot------Bailly------Mengi--------TFM

-----------Fred------------Andreas-------------

Lingard----------Mata-------------James

----------------------Ighalo-------------------------

Gary_Walsh_Nou_Camp_Hell · Jul 27, 2020

Crackers said:
Winning the EL would put us in Pot1, giving us potentially easier games.

That is a positive.

But the potential for injuries in these games and burn out next season aren't worth it.

JJ12 · Jul 27, 2020

Romero

Laird
Bailly
Mengi
Williams

Garner
McTominay
Fred

Lingard
Ighalo
James

SparkedIntoLife · Jul 27, 2020

Romero; Laird, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah, Bailly; Fred, McTominay; Mata, Lingard, James; Ighalo

Apparently 12 subs are allowed so -
Grant; Williams, Devine, Mengi, Bernard; Garner, Levitt, Mejbri; Pereira, Chong; Elanga, Greenwood

starman · Jul 27, 2020

Romero
Laird Bailly TFM Dalot
McTominay Fred
Chong Mata James
Ighalo

I would like to play more kids, but the fact that we have such a big squad of players that have barley got a full game over the last month shows it needs to be cut dramatically as there is a lot of players making up the numbers, I can't even find space for Lingard... :annoyed:

jetlee · Jul 27, 2020

I have to laugh at these play the B team in all the competition comments. For this game sure, but how do You build a winning mentality like this?
Overprotecting the players and making them think just finishing in the top 4 is enough at this club will again breed the wrong mentality to resurface.
Plus imagine them joining this club to win trophies only to be told that they can't play for the only one available this year, only to protect them for next season which is not even sure to be completed (or even to begin tbh).
Some people should try to think with the head of professional footballers before they are posting nonsense like the above.

Gator Nate · Jul 27, 2020

Number32 said:
I just want to see James Garner playing a Bruno's role, James and Chong playing as traditional wingers.

Interesting, my initial thought was Garner behind with Fred and McTominay in the middle of the 3, but I like it.

MyOnlySolskjaer said:
My boy Maguire will start and the rest will be rested.

This is exactly what I'm thinking Ole will do.

Dante said:
We have 11 days' rest till this game. Then 5 days' rest till the next game.

I know the temptation is to play the reserves. But if we did that, the first XI would be without competitive football for 16 days.That's too long, and could hurt our match sharpness.

As much as I'd love to see a team full of kids, I think playing a majority of the first team is the only way to go.

I partially agree with you, but I don't think 16 days is too long; they do need rest and I don't think the QF opponent will be anywhere near the level of any PL teams we've played since the restart. Too many comments are leaning way too far the other way, though.

Folks, there's three weeks between the EL Final and the start of the 20/21 PL season. Seriously... come on.

So here's my projection:

Romero
Dalot - Laird - Maguire - TFM
Fred - McTominay
Mata - Garner - James
Ighalo

Seven of these guys have started league matches in the last 12 months and Ighalo has done well in non-league starts, so it's a solid 2nd string, no-nonsense, squad to get the job done. Pull Garner and Ighalo back a level each and you have a 4-3-3, and they can drop into a 4-4-2 with Fred and Scott splitting out wide, Juan and Garner pulling into the middle, and James roaming free on either side to feed Odion.

We might give up a goal, but I think we'll score, too. MUFC 3-1 LASK

Mcking · Jul 27, 2020

Alemar said:
Why would one hate a worse player to be replaced by a better player for the final? It doesn’t require being an Einstein to understand that playing a better player may lead to better result.

We replaced a worse player with a better player in the FA cup semi final and it worked a treat.

dutchred · Jul 27, 2020

It will be interesting to see who plays as it may give an indication of who might be leaving this summer. Will he play Dalot, Pereira, Mata, Lingaard?
On the other hand he may use the games as a shop window

pauldyson1uk · Jul 27, 2020

No first team players need to be in this game, it is already won.

Mike Smalling · Jul 27, 2020

Surely, we should play the reserves in this game, given the tight schedule the players have been through since lockdown ended. I would even expect the second string to win it, rather than just go through. Something like this, would be good:

Romero
Fosu-Mensah - Bailly - Rojo - Dalot
Fred - McTominay
Lingard - Mata - James
Ighalo

For the remainder of the EL we should gradually include more from the strongest XI as we progress and meet tougher opposition. This is still a trophy we should try to win, so the players develop a winning mentality. Hope Romero plays the remaining games, though, including the final should we get that far - he deserves it.

pauldyson1uk · Jul 27, 2020

Mike Smalling said:
Surely, we should play the reserves in this game, given the tight schedule the players have been through since lockdown ended. I would even expect the second string to win it, rather than just go through. Something like this, would be good:

Romero
Fosu-Mensah - Bailly - Rojo - Dalot
Fred - McTominay
Lingard - Mata - James
Ighalo

For the remainder of the EL we should gradually include more from the strongest XI as we progress and meet tougher opposition. This is still a trophy we should try to win, so the players develop a winning mentality. Hope Romero plays the remaining games, though, including the final should we get that far - he deserves it.

He is still in Argentina I believe and not due back any time soon.

King Andow · Jul 27, 2020

------------Romero
Laird-Bailly-Mengi-Devine
McTominay-Garner-Fred
---Chong-------James
------------ Ighalo

Kovar, Dalot, Taylor, TFM, Galbraith, Puigmal, Levitt, Elanga, Mellor

USREDEVIL · Jul 27, 2020

Let's only lose this by a goal or two.

Bojan Djordjic · Jul 27, 2020

Gary_Walsh_Nou_Camp_Hell said:
Greenwood is clearly knackered. It would be ridiculous to play him, or any first team players in these games

I agree. My comment was in response to somebody saying that they would put him in there.

iKnowNothing · Jul 27, 2020

SparkedIntoLife said:
Romero; Laird, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah, Bailly; Fred, McTominay; Mata, Lingard, James; Ighalo

Apparently 12 subs are allowed so -
Grant; Williams, Devine, Mengi, Bernard; Garner, Levitt, Mejbri; Pereira, Chong; Elanga, Greenwood

12 subs?

Ronaldo's ego · Jul 27, 2020

LASK tie is basically over so play a complete second string. Then the next round starts on the 10th and it’s three games to the final which is played on the 21st. The premier league have announced should an English club reach a European final they’ll get an extra 10 days rest until their first league game. We absolutely should be trying to win this trophy, can’t believe people are saying otherwise.

RedPed · Jul 27, 2020

Adam-Utd said:
Who's been screaming for Europa league?!

The fact is next year won't be a regular season. It's going to be even more congested, it's going to be like post lockdown this season, but for the whole bloody season! I don't think you realise that do you? We have the Euros at the end of this season now so it has to end even earlier.

The season is starting a month later than usual and ending earlier than usual, good luck fitting all those matches in!

Whats more important for United, to cement themselves in the CL positions regularly and challenge for the title, or win a tinpot Europa League that nobody cared about 6 years ago?

There's so much crap in this post it's stinking the whole thread out.

groovyalbert · Jul 27, 2020

We could technically void this match and still go through. Isn't it an automatic 3-0 win to your opponent if you can't play, or is that just for 5-a-side?

USREDEVIL · Jul 27, 2020

groovyalbert said:
We could technically void this match and still go through. Isn't it an automatic 3-0 win to your opponent if you can't play, or is that just for 5-a-side?

That would be groovy but let's not get crazy.

Inigo Montoya · Jul 27, 2020

dutchred said:
It will be interesting to see who plays as it may give an indication of who might be leaving this summer. Will he play Dalot, Pereira, Mata, Lingaard?
On the other hand he may use the games as a shop window

Be like shopping at the cash and carry then when a lot want Waitrose

swedishgloryhunter · Jul 27, 2020

Ole will play our second string and kids. He did similar in the group stage.

He will go for the win of this tournament afterwards. He wants a trophy no doubt.

SparkedIntoLife · Jul 27, 2020

iKnowNothing said:
12 subs?

Apparently so - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport...fa-kick-off-times-qualification-a8275611.html

Adam-Utd · Jul 27, 2020

RedPed said:
There's so much crap in this post it's stinking the whole thread out.

Nice reply, usually happens when you’ve got no answer and nothing better to say :lol:

AshRK · Jul 27, 2020

Laird, Mengi and Garner should feature in this game. If Dalot does not even start this one then that's it for his future.

SuperiorXI · Jul 27, 2020

Can see this being a real struggle. Ole's first real test.

Class of 63 · Jul 27, 2020

Really nervous about this, if they score 3 early goals it's gonna be a long night ....

RedPed · Jul 27, 2020

Adam-Utd said:
Nice reply, usually happens when you’ve got no answer and nothing better to say

I've seen those same old tired arguments so many times, just not worth it.

Adam-Utd · Jul 27, 2020

RedPed said:
I've seen those same old tired arguments so many times, just not worth it.

I think tiredness is a perfectly legitimate concern considering how we limped over the finish line, but everybody is welcome to decide differently.

Having a good rest, then a solid pre season is hugely important.

paulscholes18 · Jul 27, 2020

SparkedIntoLife said:
Apparently so - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport...fa-kick-off-times-qualification-a8275611.html

Serie A have had that since 2012

The Brown Bull · Jul 27, 2020

Who can tell me a bit about Mengi?
I haven't seen him play yet.

Mickson · Jul 27, 2020

Just play Laird and Mengi, that is all I'm asking for. But you just know he will play Dalot at RB.

always_hoping · Jul 27, 2020

United not reaching the FA Cup final a blessing in disguise. The starting 11 can get a much needed rest now and if Ole plays his cards right those players should not be seen in action again until the quarter final against Copenhagen or Basaksehir on August 10

ReallyUSA · Jul 27, 2020

sincher said:
Yes Greenwood should be rested. Ighalo, Lingard and James with Mata behind seems like a good enough attack.

Something like:

Rom
Dalot
TFM
Bailly
Williams
McTominay
Fred
Mata
Lingard
James
Ighalo

Pereira, Chong, Laird, Garner, Mengi, Levitt, Kovar on bench.

Perfect

yo@Kirk · Jul 27, 2020

It would be nice to know how seriously LASK is preparing for this match. Assuming the second XI can avoid a 0-6 or 1-7 scoreline, it would make more sense to play the best XI in the Europa Cup and rest the best XI for the preseason, imho.

USREDEVIL · Jul 27, 2020

yo@Kirk said:
It would be nice to know how seriously LASK is preparing for this match. Assuming the second XI can avoid a 0-6 or 1-7 scoreline, it would make more sense to play the best XI in the Europa Cup and rest the best XI for the preseason, imho.

I imagine most of their starting 11 see this as a big game to show what they can to Europe. Big stage for them. So i'd expect to see as many starters as are healthy and fit.

groovyalbert · Jul 27, 2020

AshRK said:
Laird, Mengi and Garner should feature in this game. If Dalot does not even start this one then that's it for his future.

Surely has to at least be put in the shop window!

peridigm · Jul 27, 2020

Ole will probably pick 2-3 regulars. I'll guess Maguire, Greenwood, and Williams all start. The rest will be changed.

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