It's just a friendly......i don't think he'll start in the qualifier against Wales on SundayMarc Wilmots has tweeted that Januzaj starts tomorrow, huge surprise as his form is poor.
He simply didn't play much after January. He was United's player of the month in January, and then Moyes didn't start him again until February. That suggests that it was more about giving him rest than a dip in form. The talk at the time was that United shouldn't rely on an 18 year old as he would burn out and hurt his development. With Mata new to the team, I'm guessing Moyes felt he didn't need to play him as often as before.He was pretty gash for the 2nd half of last season, tbf. Got a lot of developing to do yet.
Exactly. So far, Januzaj's struggling with the lack of space he has and the extra pressure put onto him as a result. Also, the opposition can read his dribbles better after last season, so it'll be interesting to see how he can get around those obstacles.It's simple to me. He's playing on the wings and teams are double teaming him now. He will find that space is a premium moving forward. It'll be interesting to see how he grows and adapts to this.
Unlike Cristiano however, I'm not sure what the end game for Januzaj is going to be. With Cristiano you just knew he was going to be the best player in the World one day, Adnan im not so sure. I think Januzaj will come through this bad spell for what it's worth but i'm doubting as to what his actual ceiling may be.He is experiencing the growing pains CR7 went through in 2005.
Back in 2005 very few people thought that. Rooney was the one everyone hyped up.Unlike Cristiano however, I'm not sure what the end game for Januzaj is going to be. With Cristiano you just knew he was going to be the best player in the World one day, Adnan im not so sure. I think Januzaj will come through this bad spell for what it's worth but i'm doubting as to what his actual ceiling may be.
Gotta agree. He seems grounded, so I hope he'll eventually conquer this and move to a higher level.Exactly. So far, Januzaj's struggling with the lack of space he has and the extra pressure put onto him as a result. Also, the opposition can read his dribbles better after last season, so it'll be interesting to see how he can get around those obstacles.
So far, it seems as if he's trying to follow instructions and stay out wide to stretch the opposition, but he always has this tendency to drift into and try to play through the middle. It's what caused Ivanovic problems in the first half against Chelsea, and he also cut in quite often against Crystal Palace, too.
Another thing that'll be interesting to see is how he reacts to obstacles in front of him. From what I've read about him through news articles and interviews, he seems to be humble, hardworking, and motivated to overcome challenges. At least that's a good sign.
I noticed the same, myself, and the same is now starting to happen to Januzaj with Wilson being the more hyped up youngster at thr moment.Back in 2005 very few people thought that. Rooney was the one everyone hyped up.
Correct. Personally I have no worries over Januzaj due to his attitude, what Van Gaal thinks of his talent and what coaches and colleagues have said of his determination to learn and improve.Back in 2005 very few people thought that. Rooney was the one everyone hyped up.
Yup, exactly. His performances recently have been quite poor, but I still have no doubt he'll make it here. Great talent and I'm glad he's ours.He is experiencing the growing pains CR7 went through in 2005.
Wilson more hyped than Januzaj after last season? I am not seeing anything like that.I noticed the same, myself, and the same is now starting to happen to Januzaj with Wilson being the more hyped up youngster at thr moment.
No surprise really. I've always felt he is best suited to the #10 role.Januzaj playing much better in the middle for Belgium. An assist already (could have had 2 already) and almost scored.
He scored?juuuuuust about scored on a ridiculous freekick. probably Belgium's best player in this half.
no, i said "just about scored"... missed the top corner by an inch.He scored?
Eh "just about scored" suggests that he scored, but only just. If he missed the top corner by an inch then you should have said "just about missed".no, i said "just about scored"... missed the top corner by an inch.
when i say that he's been belgium's best player today, that isn't necessarily saying much. lots of possession, very little end product.
well i'm from canada, and have split my time between here in england all my life and i have never heard anyone say it that way. and yes, english is my native language even if i don't always sound like it.Eh "just about scored" suggests that he scored, but only just. If he missed the top corner by an inch then you should have said "just about missed".
No worries at all mate. Funny how the meaning of phrases can change from place to place. When I say a player "just about scored" I mean that they only just managed to score, ie ball just crept over the line. If they "just about missed" it means they nearly scored and only just missed the target. I've never heard it the way you used the phrase but I guess you learn something new every day!well i'm from canada, and have split my time between here in england all my life and i have never heard anyone say it that way. and yes, english is my native language even if i don't always sound like it.
"just about" means almost/close/nearly where i'm from. must be a colloquial thing that i wasn't aware of could be differentiated differently between here and ireland.
sorry for the confusion, at any rate!
Someone have a clip of the Assist? Only saw the free kick that nearly went in.
oh jeez. so it's okay to blast him for being shit, but not to praise him when he's playing well?He really is hyped up this fella, isn't he… He's been okay but not that special. Apart from his assist and free kick just wide, he's blasted two okay chances way off target. He was knocked off the ball once giving Iceland a very good goal scoring opportunity. Some neat passes and dribbles but the praise he's getting is over the top against Iceland B team.
Who's blasting him?oh jeez. so it's okay to blast him for being shit, but not to praise him when he's playing well?
ridiculous.
Absolutely this. He just doesn't have that explosiveness, the pace, or skill to be a top winger imo.He is not a winger