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Starting to find his feet now at a good time, it bodes well for next season.
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Yes, and the abuse of stats was insane. The most pointless stat (possession loss) was used without context and it was just pathetic.Honestly I think that was just some people upset that he took Martial's spot. He's been very unfairly criticized for what have largely been good performances.
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Disagree. He has been pretty poor for several games in which he did nothing but losing the ball non stop. Games like yesterday or City area the ones in which Sanchez played in his prime form.Honestly I think that was just some people upset that he took Martial's spot. He's been very unfairly criticized for what have largely been good performances.
In basketball there's usually an understanding that when you add two high usage -- a term used to denote players who have the ball in their hands alot -- there will be some serious growing pains early on. This can often take more time and be more painful when players have overlap in where they like to get the ball and what type of shots they like to take.Well they were perhaps right for a time. It was very muddled and they weren't linking up well. That has changed recently.
This. He needs to be in the box as much as possible. It was interesting his goal came from that right hand side and he made a run infield. Pogba picked him perfectly. Those two need to stop getting in each others way. We would've been 10 times more dangerous with a Rashford/Martial on the left and then Sanchez on the right or through the middle. They way he can't get in Pogba's way. There's no point having our two most dangerous players on the same side of the pitch within 10 yards of each other. Give Sanchez a free role on the right and then bring in Martial on the left we will see a big improvement in our play.Really good performance, his and Lukaku's defensive work from the front really gave the rest of the team high standards to keep.
The amount of times they nipped back and won the ball off Tottenham players was such a joy to see.
I still think we should be playing him more as a striker, he's so much better in the box rather than pinned out on the wing, but he seems to be getting used to it more now.
I haven't been massively impressed with him so far in general, but the 2 big games we've needed him he's turned up for (Sevilla aside)
Lets hope this is the start of something really great.
Yeah i'd much prefer this too.This. He needs to be in the box as much as possible. It was interesting his goal came from that right hand side and he made a run infield. Pogba picked him perfectly. Those two need to stop getting in each others way. We would've been 10 times more dangerous with a Rashford/Martial on the left and then Sanchez on the right or through the middle. They way he can't get in Pogba's way. There's no point having our two most dangerous players on the same side of the pitch within 10 yards of each other. Give Sanchez a free role on the right and then bring in Martial on the left we will see a big improvement in our play.
That's good to hear, kinda reminds me of prime Rooney. Everywhere on the pitch, runs himself into the ground but still gets on the score sheet.Jose wants a player to enjoy himself in a free role?! What sorcery is this? Fake!Tweet
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Why is Tevez up in your estimations? They have pretty much the same impact attacking and same fight to defend/press.Similar work rate and determination yes, but for me he's a much better footballer than Tevez, no?
Bold statement, given that we've signed DDG and Van Persie in that time. Nevertheless, I am very excited about the prospect of Sanchez in the number 7 shirt for the next few years.I was so happy to watch that performance from him against Spuds.
This is the Alexis Sanchez that I've seen since he turned up in the PL, this is the Alexis Sanchez that I believed we should've signed after World Cup '10, and this is the Alexis Sanchez that I've for years thought should be wearing our number 7 shirt.
To see him tearing up the pitch as United player is just amazing, makes me feel that pang of true 'fandom' that you only get from watching a really special player for your club.
Also, seeing him point to Pogba as he celebrated scoring the equalizer and insist that Pogba got credit too was lovely, they looked to connect at that moment like I haven't seen yet with them.
And further still, after the match, the way he embraced the other players (Ashley Young, Rashford, maybe one other?) was really interesting to see - they really looked 'connected' now, huge smiles and strong eye contact and big embraces.
It was great because we need this signing to gel. This is a truly special player.
In my opinion, of every signing we've had post Ronaldo, this is the one that is most crucial to us.
He's actually exciting (remember that...?), and driven, and like all the United greats - when he's on the pitch and in form, he seems to somehow embody the club itself.
Rampant, Red blooded, and riotous.
So glad he's at our club, long may performances like that go on.
Sounds like Jose is going one better and allowing him to be more free - we saw it second half v city and especially against Spurs. If we get good fullbacks in during the summer, we will have a great balanceWould like to see him in a 10 or upfront with lukaku when we play at home against lesser side's, once he is in and around the box he will make something happen.
I heard that too. For some reason a few folk suddenly take everything that Custis says as gospel. Under SAF he was treated as a joke journalist, he was even banned from his press conferences.Just posting this to show that Custis isn’t reliable.Tweet
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Sanchez is a born winner. I wouldn't expect anything less to be honest.He was MOTM in last year's FA Cup Final vs Chelsea for Arsenal. A repeat performance of that this year would be lovely. Chelsea seem to struggle with him a lot.
Shut up!Worked out really well for us that Chile didn't qualify for the World Cup. He'll have a summer of much needed rest and recuperation.
I think that is spot on, Mourinho knows Sanchez's work rate is high.Jose wants a player to enjoy himself in a free role?! What sorcery is this? Fake!Tweet
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