He should definitely be ahead of Herrera and Mctominay. Not even a question.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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It'll be criminal if he's not getting a lot of chances next season.
It's wonderful to see someone consistently passing forwards. He has a great passing range too. Seems a little one footed, though that never held Beckham back.
If Pogba does defensive duties too like he did at the WC, we could genuinely play these three together. Our attack would be phenomenal.Andreas makes me happy! really impressed me the last games!
Our new "Carrick" and he is one of us.
Andreas behind Pogba and Fred and you got a dynamic midfield that can pass the ball forward quickly and have creativity!
First time in many years that i feel that we have a solid central midfield.
This. 100% this.
Is it just me or did that ball get faster after it passed the wall?!
Wonderful player. Needs to take his chances this season when given them.
Idk if it's my memory revising itself or what but he looks much, much better this preseason. Is it his shift to a deeper role?
He played a deeper role last season too. he just matured up a bit and bulked up big time too which helps him to win certain challenges which are key in no6 areas.
Interestingly don't think he played a game for Valencia in that role, always on the right wing IIRC do its even more impressive he adapted quickly to that role. Will only get better over time
Mourinho has played him in the deeper role in the last few pre seasons. Just think it's the fact that he's maturing as a player. That loan to Valencia last season seems to have done him a lot of good. Hoping he can take this impressive form into the season and take his opportunity when he gets it.
Can’t wait for fellaini to come back so Andreas gets sent back to the reserves by Mourinho. You just know it’ll happen .
He looks a fantastic player in the making.
One positive we can take from today is this guy. Was head and shoulders our best player and I can't see how he doesn't start against Leicester in less than 2 weeks time. Hopefully he's given a fair crack to play there especially while our WC players are still recovering.
I love this kid. He's got everything to reach the top. Give me 11 Periera's on the pitch I'll be happy. We need more players with this mindset and positive attitude to express themselves.
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He has nothing on Afroman.
Only 22 and has all the attributes - it seems - to be an incredible player. People say Jose isn’t the best with young players but really all he needs to do is let him play.
The same Fellani who played a massive part in getting Belgium through to the semi's of a world cup?
A couple good performances from Pereira won't cut it. He needs to do it consistently when given the chance, and I believe he has the ability to do so, but mugging off a seasoned pro, who has been there and done it, for a player who is yet to play more than ten competitive games for us is silly.
Fellaini has his uses, and so does Pereira. It's a squad and we'll need all of our players.
edit - Fake quotes apparently.
Mind game to test his drive, commitment.
Yeah that's right. He did ok in that role too, didn't he? Just this one seems a better fit. I'm impressed with the notable progress despite him not playing for Valencia as much as we'd hoped .
For sure. Again, I know it's preseason but I'm excited to see him in regular matches this season. He has to get in ahead of McTominay .
He is definitely not one-footed like Beckham. I remember him taking corner kicks on both sides, using either left or right foot. Not sure if he is really good on his left though. What I am really sure is that he deserves the chance to be at least ahead in the pecking order to be on the bench, or start with Matic and Pogba.
I like how he's praising Darmian cause he badly needs to get rid
The sooner he goes the better he's just taking up squad space now.I like how he's praising Darmian cause he badly needs to get rid
With Matic's injury he's got a shot to start the first game now.
The only bright spot tonight. Fantastic FK.
I think Pereira is likely to bench Matic or Fred if been poor in games at the start of the season. If Fred is averaging 7/10+ performance, it will have to be Matic who have to worry about spots after injured and no pre-season. Jose prefer the type of players like Carrick, Alonso, etc.
Fred looked like he was tripping on caffeine and put Pereira in troubles two times in few minutes.
He is two footed and has even taken corners in past with left foot.
Always thought that if used in CM, he would become a good player. I also like his mentality how he wants to succeed at United. He gets what its to play for United. Watching pre season, its making me think that Mourinho seriously thinks about using Pereira more in that midfield role.
Honestly I think we should send McTominay out on loan to a lower premier league club or someone like that.
Pogba
Matic
Fred
Herrera
Pereira
Fellaini
I think this is a very good set of options to have in midfield imo, a group of 6. The top 2 in particular are of absolute top quality in their position, maybe/hopefully Fred can become one of the best in his position as well.
As for Scott McTominay, I don't see him playing at all over any of these 6 the way Pereira has been playing lately. Well... maybe, but I think Pereira has shown more potential so far in this preseason so he should be ahead of McTominay in the pecking order. In just a few preseason games I can tell Pereira has what it takes to make it at United.
With Pereira and Fred both effectively coming this year, I think and hope our midfield is sorted for now. We shouldn't really have any more problems with depth this season, and hopefully the 2 new inclusions can do a better job at filling in for Pogba's creativity if Pogba's out than the others were able to last season.
Pogba
Matic
Fred
Herrera
Pereira
Fellaini
I think this is a very good set of options to have in midfield imo, a group of 6. The top 2 in particular are of absolute top quality in their position, maybe/hopefully Fred can become one of the best in his position as well.
As for Scott McTominay, I don't see him playing at all over any of these 6 the way Pereira has been playing lately. Well... maybe, but I think Pereira has shown more potential so far in this preseason so he should be ahead of McTominay in the pecking order. In just a few preseason games I can tell Pereira has what it takes to make it at United.
With Pereira and Fred both effectively coming this year, I think and hope our midfield is sorted for now. We shouldn't really have any more problems with depth this season, and hopefully the 2 new inclusions can do a better job at filling in for Pogba's creativity if Pogba's out than the others were able to last season.
Only good thing out of our pre-season so far (along with Sanchez being decent, but in a position he likely won't play so we'll see). He has quite a bit to learn of course but has all the talent to grow as a player. Hope he gets loads of game time. Also should be in charge of every set piece.
I think he has been good when on the ball and I appreciate how he attempts to play quickly and positively but...
Am I the only one who doesn't want to see him play a meaningful game as a defensive mid, the deepest of the three? He is way too slow, and both Milan and Liverpool were able to walk right through our midfield with almost no resistance. Tonight especially he had almost no support from the other 2 in there with him, but he still struggles to track runners or make tackles.
I think he should be getting minutes as an 8, as one of the box-to-box mids, but the center-backs will be exposed if he plays league or cup games as the defensive mid. He just isn't cut out for that role.
Am I the only one who doesn't want to see him play a meaningful game as a defensive mid, the deepest of the three? He is way too slow, and both Milan and Liverpool were able to walk right through our midfield with almost no resistance. Tonight especially he had almost no support from the other 2 in there with him, but he still struggles to track runners or make tackles.
I think he should be getting minutes as an 8, as one of the box-to-box mids, but the center-backs will be exposed if he plays league or cup games as the defensive mid. He just isn't cut out for that role.
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Matic has one spot, Pogba the other, Fred or Pereira both could play as the B2B energy player even tho they are different players. Tho I think it's going to be Fred/Herrera & Pogba/Pereira. Don't like Pereira too far back as he doesn't quite have good positioning to overcome his lack of defensive skills yet.
Seems like the only positive thing about this preseason, I want him to get a chance hes earned it.
With Matic injured, he'll probably start as our No.6 in the first few games.
Well Pogba, Fellaini, Lingard and Matic will probably miss the opening game so I’m guessing he will start.
The only positive about the pre-season. Impressed with his passion, passing, and discipline. Just hope he doesn't get pushed out in preference to McTom, Fellaini and Herrera when they're available.
The kid is class.
Love his passion, clearly wants to impress and has done so far.
Beautiful free kick and really knitted our poor attempts at possession together.
If McTominay gets a squad spot over Pereira then Jose can sod off
Love his passion, clearly wants to impress and has done so far.
Beautiful free kick and really knitted our poor attempts at possession together.
If McTominay gets a squad spot over Pereira then Jose can sod off
Was a great freekick.
I think aesthetically and offensively the hope should be that we can somehow piece together a setup where Pogba, Fred and Pereira can all be at their best in midfield at the same time. If Pogba can play with the discipline he did for France at the World Cup and Fred can do a lot of heavy lifting with the defensive work, maybe it can work out. We'll see how it goes but I'd definitely be interested to see it tried out for a few matches
I think aesthetically and offensively the hope should be that we can somehow piece together a setup where Pogba, Fred and Pereira can all be at their best in midfield at the same time. If Pogba can play with the discipline he did for France at the World Cup and Fred can do a lot of heavy lifting with the defensive work, maybe it can work out. We'll see how it goes but I'd definitely be interested to see it tried out for a few matches
Great to see him scoring from a free kick beats seeing rashford standing over one.
He's been the sole glimmer of light in a gloomy pre-season. Easily our best player and the injury to Matic should mean he starts the season in the first XI.
You're kidding yourself if you don't think Matic plays every game he's available.
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