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if thats the case mata surely shouldn't start. Hes too slow vs ajax imo...I think United will start the first 10 minuts atacking to try to make a quick goal and defend. Ajax was weak in the first 10 min vs Lyon and Schalke and couldnt handle the pressure. I'm sure Mourinho noticed and will set his tactics accordingly. If United doesnt make the quick goal and let Ajax play their style it will get hard for United.
I hope if we struggle a lot then he changes it up massively mid game or at least takes off mata early, maybe even sub 45. Simply cant see how starting Mata would be a good idea over Lingard or Martial against a really quick team that leaves gaps at the back...
The thing that favours Mata is experience, but I think Mou should trust inexperience in this case...
Theirs some experience on the squad for big games, likes of Mkhi, Romero, Valencia, Pogba. Certainly more than their team has.