Mata apparently got injured by the same player. Mourinho saying the kid was too enthusiastic in his tackles. Oh well. Let's hope no heavy sanctions against Valencia and Mata isn't too badly hurt.
2017 Pre Season | Real Salt Lake vs Manchester United
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Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Yup, it was a 4-3-3, and we maintained that sort of a shape even when Valencia got sent off, playing a 4-3-2.
Thats a general opinion. You said I've used him missing a header to measure his performance.
I didn't, clearly.
Am I angry because I used a swear word? It's part of the Irish vernacular.
Him missing the header is noteworthy, as it was a very easy chance and he's a professional footballer. Then I took a new paragraph and made a new point, not solely linked to tonight's performance.
That broadly my opinion is that he's on borrowed time at United, like Jones. Both rumoured to be up for sale and not overly fancied by Mourinho, further highlighted by him buying his second CB in as many years.
If you like him so much you have to invent meaning into sentences were it doesn't exist then more power to you, doesn't change the fact that you're making my opinions up for me, as well as my mood!
What am I having for tea tomorrow?
Yeah, he was quite aggressive, but I didn't notice anything dirty about RSL in the match. I can only hope that the Premier League don't do what they did in the summer of 2006 to Scholes and Rooney, but I always get that feeling that they might do something stupid like that...
Jose more worried about Mata than Darmian in post match presser - says Juan has a "big" ankle.
He said he enjoyed LA Galaxy and he enjoyed the first half of this game. But in the second half, too many kids with less quality … more difficult. The elevation was a factor too but overall a good experience.
Next games 60 mins v 30 mins but will still play every player in each game.
Apparently ref sent TonyV off because Jose refused to remove him voluntarily
He said he enjoyed LA Galaxy and he enjoyed the first half of this game. But in the second half, too many kids with less quality … more difficult. The elevation was a factor too but overall a good experience.
Next games 60 mins v 30 mins but will still play every player in each game.
Apparently ref sent TonyV off because Jose refused to remove him voluntarily
You're normally not like this. What put you in a bad mood?
I just find it weird that you state all of this when he was one of our best players in the 2nd half. Even now, you don't mention anything about his defending today, particularly when Jones looked out of pace.
Mourinho was saying that apparently the altitude was affecting the players. They were struggling and out of breath. Couldn't think. Add to that the heavy pressing and constant running by the RSL players who were always fresh because they are acclimatised and play only 30 mins and the 2nd and 3rd batches were also very young. Can't take too much from the poor performance I guess.
Definitely. If anything, it was a great preparation for the upcoming season. After the lack of preseason last summer, such an intense workout is extremely beneficial for the side.
I don't think they offered any threat at all after the first half, and he had a midfield doing a better defensive job in front him.
Notwithstanding I wouldn't expect any of our CBS to struggle against them. On the ball he still leaves so, so much to be desired.
Physically and aerially he can be a domiant CB but I question his mentality, quality on the call and fitness. He's had very good seasons here and then regressed again. I think he'll play a squad role this year, injuries depending. If someone were to come in for him I think he'd be better leaving and being a big player for a mid table club like Evans.
If my mood is poor it's because I've had to explain that all this opinion isn't based on him missing a header against Real Salt Lake, which was obvious!
And I didn't single him out, I posted at HT that Jones was very poor.
I see. Can't really remember much from the game as I was half asleep through most of it. Haha.
I thought the same thing as well when I saw that red card. I doubt it will happen seeing as we still have a few more friendlies to go, worst case is Valencia gets suspended next friendly game or something like that, although I hope that doesn't happen.
Yeah. Good workout at high intensity throughout.
The worst man which could be injured before city barca real madrid game is mata.
Right, one poor game means it's a myth. Cool.
Clearly we need a midfeilder though.
But is it the formation that's responsible for the drab performance?
I was thinking the same thing. Hate to lose Juan right now.
Nunes is actually a United fan but tries to be neutral
Bloody hell, glad I didn't watch on ESPN. Everyone seems to hate this guy
Full First half
They were saying that at the start. He's been a presence since we went down a man.
I felt the first half we lacked width. It was bad enough the RSL players were playing a high block pressing heavily so there was hardly any space to move forward but not having width made the pitch smaller and easier for them to press. Would have been good if the fullbacks attacked more often and dragged the play wider.
That's why we are targetting perisic.
Thanks.
Wow what happened to the 2nd half. Was expecting a few more goals. Cost me 100 quid that
Wtf. Mata injured?
You bet £100 on a friendly?
Precisely. Even Lingard cut in regularly trying those intricate passes through the middle.
Martial did have an on and off game though - could have done better in a couple of those moves. Missed a glorious chance after creating it himself.
Sums up his last season really.
if only ffs to be fair I thought he has looked sharp in both games. But he needs to step up markedly this season.
The finishing was horrible for the match (Martial, Smalling and Fellaini ). I really hope some players will step up this coming season otherwise Lukaku will be under ridiculous pressure.
However it's preseason so not really bothered that much.
). I really hope some players will step up this coming season otherwise Lukaku will be under ridiculous pressure.However it's preseason so not really bothered that much.
Are you not? I thought Canada is in North America. May be you moved out.
Same with me I left home at 60 minutes. We played a championship level team that brought on its reserves at 30+ minutes.
Nothing to see here. just a training session.
People have to remember that we are putting out 2 separate teams here. So we are not playing all our "best" players together. You cannot base comments purely on the first half or the second half.
Very good work out that. Not a great spectacle but that will do the players the world of good. If you've ever played sport at altitude then you know that it makes a huge difference to your performance.
I'm also pleased (strangely) with Tony V red card. Exacting revenge on the lad who had kicked a few of our players. I've often said that we are way too 'nice' as a team so good to see someone willing to do something a bit nasty to let them know we won't be messed with.
I'm also pleased (strangely) with Tony V red card. Exacting revenge on the lad who had kicked a few of our players. I've often said that we are way too 'nice' as a team so good to see someone willing to do something a bit nasty to let them know we won't be messed with.
Paddy Crerand is way too biased... a push on Jones for their first goal?! Bloody hell.
At least he's working for a Manchester United channel, so not hiding the fact. It should be a given that the MUTV hosts and comms lean towards us favourably, even if that is not really constructive or helpful at times (that being said, he's never been known for the depth of his insights).
From what I read in here during the game ESPN's South American commentator was Graeme Sourness on steroids
The Whole ESPN panel is the same, Clueless muppets. Just watch thisFrom what I read in here during the game ESPN's South American commentator was Graeme Sourness on steroids
A 'playmaker' doesn't track back and tackle?
I've seen scores of players who actually do. It's a team game after all.
For me we are still missing a big slice of quality. Yep preseason and I get that but we need a top draw CM and I would argue another forward.
I've just caught up on the goals, red card and a bit of the thread. The verdict seems to be: good work-out at high altitude, good goals, lack of width an issue (including lack of quality wing and FB options), some more shite finishing?
The latter two concerns are nothing new. As we've not been linked with any new FBs I'm hoping to Christ Shaw gets back on track this season, as for the finishing we scored plenty against Galaxy so I'm not overly concerned. I hope Martial in particular doesn't dwell too much on his miss as he can't afford another poor season.
The latter two concerns are nothing new. As we've not been linked with any new FBs I'm hoping to Christ Shaw gets back on track this season, as for the finishing we scored plenty against Galaxy so I'm not overly concerned. I hope Martial in particular doesn't dwell too much on his miss as he can't afford another poor season.