Matic is quality.
Day 4: Costa Rica vs Serbia, Germany vs Mexico , Brazil vs Switzerland
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I think Matic just needs a rest.
Or something like that.
Or something like that.
I think he only put the flag up after the keeper saved it, not sure though
Standard of crossing from full back has been dreadful in this WC, seems very few have that mastered in the modern game, all want to play shorter.
Dodged a bullet
Yep he contributes nothing going forward and is too safe. FFS you would think we were talking about somebody of Jordan Henderson quality here.
Matic is one of the defensive midfielders around and we would honestly struggle to replace him.But , what if gk doesn't try to save? He can say; flag was up.
Agreed, especially when you see the standard of crosses Ivanovix has made.
Enjoying the game. Needs a goal though.
Serbia could really kill them off, just seem a bit reserved when they get into attack.
Costa Rica look deadly on break though.
Serbian's like an -ic at the end of surnames. Almost as much as Iceland like -sson.
So Serbia winning this 0:0?
That kind of proves his point doesn't it? Matic has the ability to be much more aggressive with his passing choices, but settles for conservative options the vast majority of the time.
Yep he contributes nothing going forward
This is my first time watching M-Savic properly in a game. I am definitely impressed. Would definitely welcome him here
Basing it on this game is misleading though. Serbia are playing it too slow and don’t have the speedy outlet we have. He’s played it into good positions only for his team mates to slow it down.
We have Fred now and along with quicker players: Alexis, Rashford etc he could be devastating
I do think however that he and Pogba in the same side don’t really go.
Best win, i tell you the best
The young Serbian CB (Milinkovic?) looks good. Think the commentator said he's only 20 too.
Utd all over!
Serbia are painfully slow in moving the ball out out of their defence. Reminds me of a certain team.
Just say it, don't be shy. In any case we never see posts about how shite United is. It's welcomed.
The Croats use it too
Pretty sure it means "son of" too.
He was amazing in that game.
Yep he contributes nothing going forward and is too safe. FFS you would think we were talking about somebody of Jordan Henderson quality here.
Can't understand the criticism he's getting by United fans. Think he was excellent last season and was a midfielder that we much needed. His defensive qualities are great and he is one of the few players that is not afraid to move the ball forward. Sure his form dropped at times but he was still one of our most consistent players last season.
Oh yeah but I mean in terms of positioning and movement. Doesn't look like he would be any different to what we have. I'm sure he's a great player but the positions he's taking up and what's he's doing here is better served with other players in our side.
He's 29, so his legs are gone.Get it.He was amazing in that game.
Can't understand the criticism he's getting by United fans. Think he was excellent last season and was a midfielder that we much needed. His defensive qualities are great and he is one of the few players that is not afraid to move the ball forward. Sure his form dropped at times but he was still one of our most consistent players last season.
Evra saying Costa Rica look better?
Evra 
Patrice
Pat talking about playing for United.
I love how some people are coming (jumping?) to conclusions on SMS after one half of a group stage match. Go on Caf!
Serbia playing well, the game slowed down a bit as the half wore on though. l hope Serbia go onto win this one.
Serbia playing well, the game slowed down a bit as the half wore on though. l hope Serbia go onto win this one.
I can see why we're being linked with Savic and why Mourinho would love him.
He is like Fellaini, in the way that he is always in the box for a cross. He also has the ability to drop off and play in tight spaces, but also run in behind the striker.
He would certainly be the 'presence' Jose is talking about.
He is like Fellaini, in the way that he is always in the box for a cross. He also has the ability to drop off and play in tight spaces, but also run in behind the striker.
He would certainly be the 'presence' Jose is talking about.
Evra will always find time to show United love.
fecking legend.
fecking legend.
Evra <3
That's a proper United player talking there.
Matic is one of the top 5 players in the world in his position. We have bigger problems than replacing him.
Pat is a joker 
Love Evra
How do he and Pogba co-exist?
Evra Henrik was livid there.
Henrik was livid there.Can we sign Evra's this summer please.
Evra Can tell he would have retired at United if everything worked out that way.
Can tell he would have retired at United if everything worked out that way.