We definitely need a leftback who bombs forward to complement him though. Lucas Digne from Everton would be perfect.
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That was something else alright.
Sterling got past him two or three times early on in the first half as he out-accelerated AWB. After that, AWB adapted his game and came out on top every time. If anything, that proves that not only is he a great defender, he is very good tactically. Sterling outsmarted him by going on the outside, but then he caught on and got closer to Sterling. In the second half, when City were dominated as they were, Sterling didn't get a sniff. I think the Norwegian pundits (And Darren Fletcher as he was in the studio) commented that what's the point attacking down that side. Perhaps you have got it wrong?
The guy is something else.
Edge of the seat stuff there, whole incident played out like it was in slow-mo. I thought we were a definite goner, either going to be a goal or a PK.
Looking back it was an insane piece of defending. Sterling had a yard headstart and he came from behind to make the tackle from the wrong side.
Serious question. Have you played fullback before, for any length of time? It sounded like Gary Neville criticising goalkeepers.
What is this era peak performance you're thinking of, where an elite winger, in top form, getting plenty of the ball, didn't beat his fullback once? It doesn't ring any bells to me. Sounds like pure fantasy, which is the original point.
Have you not seen Toy Story?
Course I have but don’t get the reference!Have you not seen Toy Story?
Brandon Williams is growing into that player. A couple MotM performances, and a couple so-so ones. But he' young and has improved tremendously this year. Hopefully he continues.
ITT: People not quite seeing what a extreme feat it is to completely shut down Raheem Sterling. (after getting passed early first hafl to be fair). Sterling is one of the few people last season who managed to dribble past him as well.
He's MotM because of the way he locked down our right side. And to be fair, he has done that all season. I generally breathe a sigh of relief if I see attacks and rushes coming down the right, because it 99% of the time stops if it gets anywhere near AWB. KINDA different from the Ashley Young period of 2018/2019
He's MotM because of the way he locked down our right side. And to be fair, he has done that all season. I generally breathe a sigh of relief if I see attacks and rushes coming down the right, because it 99% of the time stops if it gets anywhere near AWB. KINDA different from the Ashley Young period of 2018/2019
A special player and half posters on here wanted an overrated Belgium in Meunier who at the time got benched by a centre half filling in his position in Kreher.
I said it before him.
FFS, I don't want people thinking I take my cue from Martin Fecking Keown.
That's very generous to one or two of his performances.
Well that is lovely
Was going to post that. Has me smiling.
The frightening part is he's just 22 and learning the role.
He was up against Sterling in 1 v 1 situations with arces of space around. He had to stop him both from going outside or cutting in because we concentrated our efforts on the left side. Its a nightmare situation to be in for any defender to be in, even Maldini.
Given the amount of take-ons, if Sterling didn't even manage to beat him once, it would be down to Sterling being a shit dribbler than AWB being a good defender.
Some people in here are criticising Wan Bissaka’s performance, after one of the best displays by a full back in a defensive capacity I’ve seen this year. The mind boggles, he was utterly outstanding against one of the best wide attackers in world football. Not since Ashley Cole have I seen a full back take on and ultimately win a one on one battle like that against such high quality opposition, in that manner.
He looked shaky for the first 15 minutes and I remember thinking it's going to be a long night for him. Then he settled in and dominated the game. It's easy to forget that this is only his second full season in the league. Occasionally he will make mistakes, but he seems to be mentally strong and doesn't get rattled.
Reminded me of wes brown v Barca in the CL semi.
Brilliant.We could have a prime Ashley Cole and people would complain. It’s getting beyond a joke now.
So he isn’t getting as many assists as TAA? So bloody what. He can’t defend for toffee and is carried by VVD.
AWB is amazing and will only get better. Let’s not forget he’s only had 4 months of having to be an offensive player, it’ll take time getting used to it. Already I think he’s doing well.
Fantastic player who I love to watch. I have no time for criticism of AWB
You see defenders going absolutely mad after making tackles like his, then you see this guy with an ice cold face after breathtaking tackles. I think i'm in love
He is probably the best in the premiere league on "One on One" without commiting too many fouls. He may not contribute much on the attack as full backs are expected nowadays but his primary job is to defend.
Exactly, it's a different role to the one he had at Palace, he's now playing for a team that are used to having the ball. His defensive ability means he deserves time to improve his attacking play.
Is there any player who regularly uses his weaker foot to win tackles? AWB uses a lot, probably saves him half a second to win tackles.
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Great against Spurs and then backed it up with arguably the best individual performance by a United player this season.
Yeah, he played against 2 of the quickest players who are also very good dribblers, won the duels more often than not. Any other RB, we might have struggled a lot.
ManUtd defenders have won 119 tackles in PL this season, AWB alone won 62. That's 52%.
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During the last 6 years our community became so afraid of positive perception of the team and players that we look to add some negativity to every positive comment. Like: “AWB is a colossus of a defender, but he’s shit going forward”. Well, dare I say, he’s actually good going forward in our tactical setup. He is composed under pressing, releases ball quickly and precisely, initiating momentum. He smartly supports attacking play from the middle of the pitch. Yes, he is not a dribbler/crosser sideline hugging fullback. That’s why we have James ahead of him who is a natural old fashioned winger. Great signings, brilliant managerial thought behind those decisions. As a combo, these two covered so many wholes in our set up just for £65M. Well done, Ole.
I wonder if training with this guy is actually making a player like Rashford better too.
Must require different type of work to get past him on regular basis - that balance of width and central positions that Rashford needs to get past him whilst Wan Bissaka just covers both flanks like a robot.
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Absolutely insane.
Must require different type of work to get past him on regular basis - that balance of width and central positions that Rashford needs to get past him whilst Wan Bissaka just covers both flanks like a robot.
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Absolutely insane.
I would love someone like Juan Bernat but that would not be realistic I think. We should get Tagliafico from Ajax. The PL will rinse you.
Poor Sterling.
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