Surely not Buttner? Or are you talking about van Gaal?
Adnan Januzaj | 2013/14 Performances
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What do you think?
Oh god that really is riduclous, Thorgan hazard is nowhere near the level of Januzaj, nowhere near !
When Chelsea sell Eden to PSG, they'll be claiming neither of the Hazards should have gone to the world cup
This is similar to saying that Chalobah should have been picked ahead of Barkley for England
I don't know - add the pressure of the world cup to resentment of players and also the inherent prima donna nature of footballers - sparks could fly...
But, no, of course it is unlikely that there will be a fight. What I meant was that, at least Adnan will have a friend/someone he knows well in Fellaini if the dressing room is as hostile to him as some others believe (which I don't think it will anyway). It will help with integration into the squad, which can only be a good thing.
Chelsea fan's have probably never even seen Thorgen Hazard play
They are only saying it because he's a "blue" while Januzaj plays for us.
They are only saying it because he's a "blue" while Januzaj plays for us.
Holy shit. It's vanden Borre.Ah here it is
Very surprising that Fellaini makes it and Nainggolan doesnt. And Benteke not even on standby, maybe we'll see Fellaini in his forward role
That guy is a legend.
Anybody know when roughly squad numbers are announced. I would like a Januzaj top before the world cup starts
I must say that while I am pleased for Adnan, I think he's been really cnutish by declaring for Belgium at the most convenient time.
All season his camp seemed to be spouting off negatively about how Wilmots or the Belgian FA were seemingly not asking him like royalty to play for them, while flirting with other nations. I love the kid, and it seems his dad has all the power anyway, but this episode has blotted my view of him a teeny weeny bit.
All season his camp seemed to be spouting off negatively about how Wilmots or the Belgian FA were seemingly not asking him like royalty to play for them, while flirting with other nations. I love the kid, and it seems his dad has all the power anyway, but this episode has blotted my view of him a teeny weeny bit.
He's a kid. He'll grow up and realized he acted poorly.
I'm glad that Januzaj made it, but I doubt he'd get many appearances. This'll be just like Eriksen's inclusion into Denmark's squad at the World Cup: he won't be considered for the first team, but he'll get a sub appearance when the perfect opportunity comes up, and if he impresses, Wilmots may consider him more for future matches in the World Cup.
Thorgan hasn't even been the that in the league. He started the season very well, but drifted out toward the latter stages. His statistics look good, but they are boosted by the fact he takes every set piece and penalties for his club. An attacking midfielder called Hans Vanaken has had an equally impressive season, basically carrying his club.
PLayed really well this season apparently, that's what my cousins say anyway and they are both big Anderlecht fans
Yea, I'm sure that will be the case. I won't hold it against him, and I think he should have been advised better anyway.
It might have taken Adnan this long to tell his dad who he was going to play for.
Sometimes when you watch a player excel over the course of a whole season, you don't realise just how good he's been. Seeing it all together like this - the way we often see the best players from other teams - is stunning.
Let's just revel for a moment.
EDIT: Oh, and this doesn't even include his last couple of games, I think, including Hull which was probably his most complete performance of the season.
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Too true, I think the fact that we've had such a disastrous season will also cloud things. Make no mistake though, this guy was the one true ray of light in Moyes' reign. If not the only.
It'll be amazing to see him develop under a top class manager now.
I don't think that video includes the brilliant through ball he played through to Rooney from a wide left position (which Rooney missed but RVP still scored). He's bloody brilliant
Great video that. Really been impressive the young lad. A bit of bulking up and he will be immense.
Adnan seems to have no nerves and is full of confidence. Him and Nani-at-his-best on the wings would let us fly. Hope he stays injury-free next season. Playing under LvG is probably one of the best things that could have happened to Januzaj.
Great vid.
The number of times he is left alone is incredible. Really, we have to be one of the worst teams when it comes to off the ball movement. It's like watching friendlies.
Yep, not the only for me, but one of very few and by far the brightest.
Actually I think the others learnt to deliberately peel off him when he turned or beat a man, to draw players away and give him the space he needs to tear defences apart. That's why he's able to make such incisive runs. I do agree that lack of movement off the ball is a serious problem for us though. I'd actually probably consider it our number one tactical failing, and it has been for a few years now. We have the players with the ability to find the runner, pick out the through-ball, but too few actually doing the running to make those options possible.
Januzaj number 11, has to be.
Number 11
Very true. In fact if we were buying him right now and all watching this video we would be jizzing over him
http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/3806/Sport...-Mijn-toekomst-ligt-bij-de-Rode-Duivels.dhtml
His first interview as a Belgian international. Was at the press conference next to Wilmots.
Second part is in English and is about Van Gaal and Giggs.
His first interview as a Belgian international. Was at the press conference next to Wilmots.
Second part is in English and is about Van Gaal and Giggs.
He handled some tricky questions very maturely especially regarding his choice at international level. Can't wait to see this guy develop.
Pretty obvious why...
A young 18 yr old managed to break into the first team and become a major force down the wings through his first season, at the first team at THE BIGGEST CLUB IN THE WORLD in one the BIGGEST LEAGUES IN THE WORLD.
Idiot Renties.
LOL at them all quoting stats saying Thorgan has been better than Januzaj.
One is playing for Manchester United and thriving.
One is playing for Zulte in the Belgium League after not being able to get into the Chelsea team and thriving.
Nah but Thorgan has more assists/goals so he should go, lulz.
One is playing for Manchester United and thriving.
One is playing for Zulte in the Belgium League after not being able to get into the Chelsea team and thriving.
Nah but Thorgan has more assists/goals so he should go, lulz.
Apparently happy that Van Gaal is the new manager
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...van-Gaal-delighted-Ryan-Giggs-staying-on.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...van-Gaal-delighted-Ryan-Giggs-staying-on.html
Our Adnan is Kaka (before 2008) 2.0 
Edit : 5:14 in that video.
Edit : 5:14 in that video.
Hope Mirallas loses his place to our Adnan, would be schweet revenge for his comments
It would be so sweet:P Definitely going to get shafted out of his preferred position by Adnan in 2 years time, but I think Mirallas would still be in the Belgium squad.Hope Mirallas loses his place to our Adnan, would be schweet revenge for his comments
True, but it would be a bitter lesson for him!
Isn't it ironic that he was complaining about Januzaj coming into the Belgian squad because of his nationality, at least that's what I interpreted it as. Mirallas is technically Spanish!
I thought it was more that Januzaj hadn't participated in the qualifiers? Either way it wasn't his place to be mouthing off
Yeah it was because he didnt want himself or his friends missing out after qualifying Belgium for the tournament
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