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Thanks.OK, I apologise for that tone. Let's just see how he performs elsewhere I guess.
Out of interest, who would you replace him with if you could have your pick?
Thanks.OK, I apologise for that tone. Let's just see how he performs elsewhere I guess.
When I didn't want him back in 2016 or whatever I'd have rather got Pjanic and Fabinho and some change for the same fee.Thanks.
Out of interest, who would you replace him with if you could have your pick?
Our quality isn't at the required level to get us back to the top, that's obvious. However, in Pogba and McTominay, we have our best midfielders out injured, and Fred, who has made a vast improvement this season, is in desperate need of a rest.Matic
Pereira - Mata
This is our midfield in 2020
It wouldn’t look out of place in the bottom half of the table. Been saying it all season. Disastrous squad planning.Matic
Pereira - Mata
This is our midfield in 2020
Is this the worst one we’ve fielded this season? Gotta be close.Matic
Pereira - Mata
This is our midfield in 2020
I like Matic, I hope he gets to play more. Press-resistant, gets into intelligent positions and picks the right passes oftenIs this the worst one we’ve fielded this season? Gotta be close.
I agree. I think he tries to keep the tempo in the game. More than often he can't find an option ahead of him due to lack of movement from his teammates, which makes him take on the task to move the ball forward. He therefore often end out of position when we inevitably lose the ball, but I won't blame him too much for that. The alternative is to just pass the ball sideways or backwards. At least he shows some sort of urgency compared to most others.I like Matic, I hope he gets to play more. Press-resistant, gets into intelligent positions and picks the right passes often
Bit harsh on Pogba, calling him a floater!Pogba is the floater doing whatever role he wants.
Yeah, sure it is.Matic
Pereira - Mata
This is our midfield in 2020
I don’t see what you see. The complete opposite is the case! Matic is a ponderous plodder who slows our counter down to an irrelevance. He breaks up play, nothing else! Should have fecked off with Maureen.I agree. I think he tries to keep the tempo in the game. More than often he can't find an option ahead of him due to lack of movement from his teammates, which makes him take on the task to move the ball forward. He therefore often end out of position when we inevitably lose the ball, but I won't blame him too much for that. The alternative is to just pass the ball sideways or backwards. At least he shows some sort of urgency compared to most others.
Needs the right players around him to really thrive though. But have to only be a short term solution as his peak was a long time ago.