[el3mel]

I’m not normally one to put a dampener on things but I only thought he was average today considering the level of opposition. Movement looks good but his left foot crosses were poor and he has a lot of improving to do before he gets regular minutes in the league

It's hard to imagine him being a starter next season that quickly. He'll be a sub option for most of times I believe, and our attack won't be changed much from last season, Martial left, Lingard right and Rashford central.

If we don't sign a right winger in the remaining part of the season nothing is going to change. I have to say I was disappointed he ended up being another player who's better on the left.

 

[mattsville]

Great lad and not just about the pace, he has great control at speed and he is always looking to get in behind and do damage, what an absolute bargain.

 

[Adam-Utd]

He had 10 minutes on the right side, and it was fairly ignored.

We need to see more of him to see whether he can do it or not.

Thought it was a good first performance against a team who only wanted to defend. His pressing from the front along with Lingard was a huge reason why we kept them pinned back so much.

 

[Coops73]

Good performance, caused them untold grief on the left. Promising.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Decent start, really impressed with his movement but if we're honest, Gomes stole the show today.

 

[Drainy]

He had 10 minutes on the right side, and it was fairly ignored.

I think this is a good point. Our right side was just being ignored by the players on the ball for most of the first half.

The only real attacks we made on the right in the first 45 were Dalot being a bit greedy.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

I think this is a good point. Our right side was just being ignored by the players on the ball for most of the first half.

The only real attacks we made on the right in the first 45 were Dalot being a bit greedy.

Mason took matters to his own hands, not always successful but he was running at players trying to make things happen.

 

[Drainy]

Mason took matters to his own hands, not always successful but he was running at players trying to make things happen.

In the first half our midfielders and defenders were on the ball a lot and barely passed to the right.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

I liked that in his interview he said one of the first things he did when he got here was tell the fullbacks what He likes to do and what he feels his strengths are.

Want to see more of what he can do when he is on the ball as yesterday was all pretty much about his work rate and pace. Got in to good positions but not that there were that many options cause they were all blocked but his balls across needed improving but for a 45minute cameo he looked pretty good.

 

[Dec9003]

He played really well.
I'd like to see him play with the attack from the second half soon, with Pogba behind him.

 

[Marcelinho87]

I liked that in his interview he said one of the first things he did when he got here was tell the fullbacks what He likes to do and what he feels his strengths are.

Want to see more of what he can do when he is on the ball as yesterday was all pretty much about his work rate and pace. Got in to good positions but not that there were that many options cause they were all blocked but his balls across needed improving but for a 45minute cameo he looked pretty good.

He played a couple of really good balls across too, I think our forwards need to be attacking the space more than they do as well.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

You can see that he always wants to run in behind. Think he prefers that than running with the ball. Got in behind a few times against Perth but his cross was either blocked or no one got on the end of it.

Tucked in as the half went on and started receiving the ball in pockets of space. Not sure why, though. His strength is running in behind the defence.

Think because of his willingness to get in behind, I think he could eventually make the left wing spot his own next season.

 

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[Red-17]

He could be absolutely lethal on the counterattack this season in big games. Can't remember a player looking faster on the pitch than him. Love his overall drive and determination to press too.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

A little bit quiet if I’m honest but he looks good so far.

 

[el3mel]

Terrifying pace. It'll come in handy in several games this season.

 

[Quinzaine]

Seriously quick but his decision making and passing is a bit concerning.

 

[MikeKing]

Seriously quick but his decision making and passing is a bit concerning.

If his decision making and passing weren't of concern then we wouldn't have signed him for 20m but for 60m. I actually have been impressed by his decision making and passing as I thought he would look a lot more sloppy than he has for such a high speed player. If he can continue to improve he might be one hell of a player in a few years, and if not then at the least he'll be a hard working squad option. A real winger with dangerous speed on counter attacks, which is a good option to have.

Love this signing. The right profile for once, and cheap for a change. Feels good to maybe make a bargain again.

 

[arthurka]

If his decision making and passing weren't of concern then we wouldn't have signed him for 20m but for 60m. I actually have been impressed by his decision making and passing as I thought he would look a lot more sloppy than he has for such a high speed player. If he can continue to improve he might be one hell of a player in a few years, and if not then at the least he'll be a hard working squad option. A real winger with dangerous speed on counter attacks, which is a good option to have.

Love this signing. The right profile for once, and cheap for a change. Feels good to maybe make a bargain again.

Fully agree, seems to have most attributes needed to succeed.

 

[Zoo]

 

[11101]

Reasonable pre season performance. Clearly has a point to prove with his directness and energy which is very good to see.

 

[Dec9003]

Played well again I thought.
He's at a good place to kick on and become a really good player this season.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Wasn’t as good today, few weird decisions and can’t fault his effort but you got to have quality as well and today didn’t show as much as in the previous game for me and was quite lapse in his passing.

 

[El Jefe]

I think some are getting ahead of themselves. He's done ok nothing more. Obviously he's very young and coming from the Championship so will have a lot of time to get used to playing at this level.

I would like to see him run at his full back more though. He's used his pace to get in behind defences and support attacks but he needs to make make more attempts to dribble or beat his man.

 

[Fer]

Do you think he is going to play as our Right winger this season? or he would be better to stay on the LW spot?

 

[el3mel]

Do you think he is going to play as our Right winger this season? or he would be better to stay on the LW spot?

I think he'll start the season on the bench but will ultimately bench Martial on the left flank. On the right I guess Greenwood will be getting more minutes.

 

[meamth]

Sign Bale? Feck that, we signed a future Bale!

 

[Eddy_JukeZ]

Blistering pace. Mixed bag in this game.

I'd like to see more attempts to take on his man, but maybe it'll come.

 

[kirk buttercup]

Watched the highlights. When he hits the post the pace to get into that position. Bloody hell

 

[Dante]

He plays like somebody raised through the United Academy.

Pace, strength, vision, mature decision making, a brilliant touch, great dribbling, good balance, hard working, quick passing.

If James can carry this through to the season proper, he'll be buy-of-the-season. I know I've said that before in this thread, but now I'm beginning to believe it.

 

[TwoSheds]

At this point he's in my starting XI first game of the season. Martial and Lingard need to do something.

 

[kirk buttercup]

At this point he's in my starting XI first game of the season. Martial and Lingard need to do something.

Competition is great . Now Martial will need to get his finger out

 

[3KDré]

That ball that Mata played on the outside of his boot I really did not expect him to get near let alone get to it and control it. His pace is genuinely frightening. I think he should start for us- his pace and workrate is unrivalled in this squad and will really scare the opposition.

 

[gza the genius]

Imagine him running at tired defenses

 

[WR10]

That would have gone in if we were playing Arsenal

 

[mariachi-19]

Seriously quick but his decision making and passing is a bit concerning.

He's 21. Not only that, he's played a total of 90 minutes on the pitch with this team.

It will take time, he will come good.

 

[Bwuk]

I like what I’ve seen so far of him but some of the comments on here are getting carried away.

 

[Raven]

He's been decent. I think he'll be a good player, but he's been pretty toothless so far, want to see him burn his man once or twice.

 

[Relevated]

He's super super fast so far and can beat his man easily but Aaron lennon and Walcott were fast too. We can't be hyped up by this dude yet. The season awaits, let's see what he brings to the table.

 

[Mingus]

I like how he's always on the front foot, snapping at defenders heels and giving them no rest.

He will get better too, he's certainly no Adama Traore type of speed merchant.