Anderson: Has he lost his acceleration?

[Mainoldo]

I think we should loan him out to a club where he is guaranteed first team football, he is clearly not good enough for united in his current form and we cant afford to keep carrying him in the hope that he will improve; were already doing that with enough players.

 

[Rood]

Anderson has been a disappointment in general since he arrived - I can only remember a few games where he impressed - however we were saying exactly the same thing about Nani this time last year so I still hold hope but this season is make or break for Ando.

 

[Raees]

He was doing alright in the first half next to Carrick, before Giggs got his untimely injury and we ended up strangely pushing him on the left. Thats when the game ultimately went tits up, not to mention it was two defensive errors which lead to us drawing yesterday.

 

[Gambit]

Anderson hits back at reports
Midfielder speaks out after rumours he wants to quit Old Trafford.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has hit back at claims that he is ready to quit Old Trafford and return to Porto.

The Brazil international, who signed for Sir Alex Ferguson's side from the Portuguese giants for £17.5m in 2007, was quoted as saying that he wished to return to his former club.

That fuelled speculation the 22-year-old was unsettled at the club after suffering with injuries and a loss of form over recent seasons.

And with reports of a breakdown in his relationship with Ferguson, Anderson admitted that a second stint at Porto would appeal to him.

However, the player has hit back at those claims, stating: "One day, at the end of my career, I'd like to return to Porto.

"One day is not today."

If anyones interested. Actual hitting back may or may not be present.

 

[Red Dreams]

He was doing alright in the first half next to Carrick, before Giggs got his untimely injury and we ended up strangely pushing him on the left. Thats when the game ultimately went tits up, not to mention it was two defensive errors which lead to us drawing yesterday.

I pretty much agree with this.

Anderson will play an important part this season for us.

 

[Freak]

For a brazilian, Anderson really does seem to have poor technique with the ball. He always seems to get overly-excited when the ball comes to him and ends up having a poor touch or making a poor pass. It really is a make or break season for him and he needs to start improving big time.

 

[fergieisold]

His pace is fine, he's brilliant at getting into the hole and driving forward. The problem is he cannot pass the ball well enough and I can't see him being able to improve it much.

 

[Top]

Looked much faster and more explosive today.

 

[F-Red]

Looked much faster and more explosive today.

Looks like he's still carrying about 1-2 stone too much

 

[AVARiCE]

Looked much faster and more explosive today.

Yeah, his ability to turn and run directly at a defence looked solid today.

 

[Striker10]

He looked slimmer to me though maybe i'm blind but he also looked for the ball ensuring he was always involved in the game. If he can keep doing that and keep up his fitness he's a major plus for us.

 

[Dion]

Looks like he's still carrying about 1-2 stone too much

What do you expect him to do? If he loses 2 stone he's going to have to cut his arms off donate all his internal organs.

 

[TheReligion]

Looks like he's still carrying about 1-2 stone too much

You must be mad

 

[Point Prunier]

Thought he had an excellent game, hope he gets a run now.

.........and he looks far less like a teddy bear now.

 

[Red Defence]

Hope he stays with us....we can't afford to lose this lad. He's just too good.

 

[mariachi-19]

Looks like he's still carrying about 1-2 stone too much

He still needs to keep some bulk about him. You don't want a running midfielder like him who's going to fall off the ball at the smallest challenge. Its more conditioning then anything.

 

[Point Prunier]

He's seems to have been given a bit more of an attacking role.

I think the reduced discipline associated with his role will help him no end. A lot of his game was being stifled in the holding role. But I’m kind of glad he cut his teeth back there, at times he acquitted himself admirably; in the future it'll prove invaluable experience.

Really hope we persevere with Ando.

 

[Ringo 07]

He was phenomenal today. He offers so much more than Carrick and Fletcher when it comes to providing the forwards with what they need. Maybe Anderson with Fletcher behind him could be a very nice pairing although Carrick is playing good too. But even Fletcher will not get dropped when fit. Shame Anderson only scores in Brothels as he would be even more frighteneing if he added goals in there!

 

[redwhiteblack]

He was awesome today, if he played for a different team and put in a performance like he did today, people would be saying we should sign him as our 'Scholes replacement'.

Good news - we've already got him. Let's just keep our fingers crossed he can find some real prolonged form now.

 

[Neutral]

Aside from the opponent, I think the key tonight was, as others have mentioned, he and Carrick sorted out nice and early who was doing what.

Carrick sat back, and did all the mopping up, allowing Ando to concentrate on driving forward, and also giving him the freedom to move around across midfield. All of which greatly enhanced his effectiveness.

Not sure how many other combinations this will work with...

 

[CentreForward]

He was great today. Slimmer too. Fast to pass and move into space. So, yeah..he's faster

 

[M160RA]

Anderson is at the point where most central midfielders start entering their best years. I just hope he stays injury-free.

 

[redwhiteblack]

Anderson is at the point where most central midfielders start entering their best years. I just hope he stays injury-free.

22? I'd argue that Central Midfielders' best years are generally between 25 and 30.

He definitely still needs to be shown a little patience, his role is one that takes a few more years to really master.

 

[beardsleybob]

This advanced position is hopefully permanent and not just sporadic like in the past. He's learned a little discipline so I'm looking for him to be unleashed higher up the pitch. Linking up with the attackers will invariably cause some gaps in the defence.

CommAndo

 

[zub2007]

Not too sure on his acceleration but had a very good game yesterday