He’s been playing under different manager and none of them seem to be convinced. I don’t think he’s good enough for United. Time to move on, there are other players in our academy are hunting for first team choice. Let’s not waste our time on Andreas & let’s not waste his time either, he’s not a teenager anymore and should start playing regularly in professional football.
Valencia wanted to keep him, we just wouldnt let him go at the amount they were willing to pay. While he wasnt starting every week at Valencia he made enough of an impression that they thought he would make it there and wanted to buy him.
He just needs to be given games in a role hes had decent experience playing. Thats a normal CM role - not camped 2 yards in front of the CBs, or right midfield where he played for Valencia.
Statistically he's done some impressive things in his few matches he's played for us this season :
He's made the most accurate short passes in the team per 90 mins this season.
He's made the 3rd most tackles in the team and attempted the 2nd most, showing a strong work ethic when hes played as he has been working hard both when he has the ball and without it.
2nd most interceptions which again tells the same thing. He's working hard when we dont have the ball like Ander and few others.
The problem with him then? Well, he has given away the most freekicks. And got the most bookings during his time on the pitch. So he's still learning the defensive side and while all the effort is there, he can still do a better job and not give away so many freekicks and bookings.
He's also yet to make a key pass this season but then again he only played 1 game in an offensive role and the majority of the time he's been a deep CM.
I still believe the best thing he has in his locker is a shot that when he connects right, is going to beat any keeper and score a great goal. So I'd like to see him in a position where he can get a few shots on target as well.
