Who plays instead of Matic in that position as the deepest midfielder though? The other candidates are Herrera and McTominay, I think Pereira has a good chance against those two.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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He's playing really well so far! He's definitely ready for first team football this season.
He can pass, I like that in a midfielder..
And can retain the ball in tight spaces
Playing very well . Like this lad
He deserves a chance to play with our top players. Hopefully he stick around this season he will get a chance.
He's better than McTominay. Deserves a chance in the first team
Agree with Matic Fred Pereira. Incisive forward passing
Yep. I see it now and what he can bring to the table. Got to give him as many minutes as possible on this tour.
He has shown good strength and defensive diligence too. I hope Jose is pleased.
Pretty good today in a mostly number 6 role. Looked like a deep lying playmaker.
Hope he stays and gets games this season, he is clearly talented.
Along with Sanchez, looked a level above everyone else on the pitch.
He deserves a spot in the team. He has been very good both of these games. Super sharp, and so incisive with his passing. We need those qualities in the squad.
Worked really hard today and was the only midfielder looking to move the ball forward, he could be a real asset if Pogba's ever injured. Really good performance, hopefully good enough for Mourinho to be asking a few questions. His decision making has really improved and he released the ball quickly when he needed to.
Only player who really impressed today. He demands the ball and always looks for the forward pass. Strong tackling too and he recovered a lot of balls. He definitely has the skill to play as a deep lying playmaker in the mould of Carrick. Reminds a lot of Thiago Alcantara for some reason. They both like quick incisive passes and both are technically very good. Periera can play with Pogba and Fred for sure.
Yeah, he's really come a long way in that regard. He seems like he has such a good attitude; his on the field manner and the way he conducts himself in interviews is very impressive. The loan spells seem to have done him no harm, if he plays like that every time he's on the pitch for us I don't see any reason why he can't have a long-term future here.
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So if we use a 3 man midfield of Matic, Fred and Pogba to start with, Herrera is the obvious first choice back up but can see Pereira being the 2nd choice back up. Or should be at least. Fellaini the sub to be a target man if we need a goal or to defend long balls.
Best player alongside Sanchez.
In an ideal world we'd have Pogba/Pereria, Matic/Herrera and Fred/Fellaini as the system if one gets injured the other can slot straight in, although it doesn't really account for variables like other injuries too. I'd like to see Pereira as the 2nd choice back up too but I think Fellaini still holds too much sway at the moment.
He's better than Herrera in my opinion.
Herrera's biggest problem is that he still seems to have LvG embedded into his brain. He's a better player than he's shown but he seems far more interested in retaining possession than actually doing something, I know it's been a while since he's shown it but he's very capable of being a creative outlet.
Really really good performance from him today. Stood out from all our players, looked leagues ahead of Herrera and McTominay.
Now, Matic and Pereira battling for DM. One is attacked mind, other is defensive minded, excellent to have them in midfield depth.
yep the herrera from 14/15 and the current herrera are two completely different players
Another solid performance, the #6 role suits him really well.
You could see parts of Carrick in his game today. Great player - he's the type of player we would be begging to sign if we saw him playing for another team.
Really like his confidence on the ball. He's very positive with his intentions even when he picks it up under pressure.
i like
He’s always been a great talent. It was pretty much the same last year in pre season, but this time he’ll stay surely.
I think Mourinho has his midfield for the new season. Rotating between Matic, Pogba, Pereira, Fred and Herrera. Every manager would love that. I expect McTomminay to go on loan, but we’ll see.
I think Mourinho has his midfield for the new season. Rotating between Matic, Pogba, Pereira, Fred and Herrera. Every manager would love that. I expect McTomminay to go on loan, but we’ll see.
Good job. Much better today. Definitely playing higher up the pitch suits him better than sitting deep, where he lacks basic defensive awareness.
Sadly I think Fellaini will be ahead of him in the pecking order.
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You forgot big Fellaini
I like Pereira in the middle, good distribution. He could certainly have an impact on our season, if Mourinho is brave enough to use him.
Always been a big fan of this lad. Versatile, technically gifted and good vision. Hopefully this is the season to make the step up to the first team. He's been on loan for the past two seasons now (Granada and Valencia) and played a significant chunk of the season for both clubs.
I've always loved that he seems so determined to make it at the club.
After his Granada loan spell:
Valencia in particular was quite keen on signing him on a permanent deal. This was his response:
I've always loved that he seems so determined to make it at the club.
After his Granada loan spell:
"Now I am focused at United. I am here and I want to stay here and I believe I am going to stay. I wanted to get experience of playing a season on loan at a club, to play week in, week out. That's what I got at Granada.”
Valencia in particular was quite keen on signing him on a permanent deal. This was his response:
“Valencia approached my agent and said they want to buy me which is flattering. The Valencia coach speaks with me a lot and we have a good understanding, but as far as I’m concerned I’m still a Manchester United player, with a contract at Old Trafford until 2020 and an ambition to make it at United. I’ve never sought to leave United.”
He has even admitted to watching every United game when on loan. Proper fan! Not to mention he's only 22. Really hoping the kid makes it here... this is your season Andrinho!
Did well but reality is he will be 7th choice when the other midfielders return. Fair play to him for giving it a go but he won’t get many chances next season so will have to make the most of it when he does.
6th choice. He is playing better than McTominay.
Fred, Pogba and Matic are starters while Herrera, Pereira and Fellaini are rotaters.
Fred, Pogba and Matic are starters while Herrera, Pereira and Fellaini are rotaters.
Solid stuff so far, can sit on the fringe of the squad and make a real push into the attacking positions as a versatile player if he does not go on loan.
One of our Problems last year was Matic Played too many Games and looked burnt out . Hopefully Jose will use him and Rotate him with Matic .As a number 6 he is far better than everyone else other than Matic . I can understand Fellani being kept as a weird plan B send him on and let him elbow and Disrupt other teams but if Jose tries to use Fellani at 6 rather than this Kid he's lost it .
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