Suv666
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Great second half by Rice. He isnt poor on the ball where is that coming from? I'd say his passing and ball control is on par with Kante and a bit better than Matic.
Yeah I'm soldHis positioning is incredible.
He doesn't have a fancy name and has been lumped in with Dier - based on nothing other than they are English.Great second half by Rice. He isnt poor on the ball where is that coming from? I'd say his passing and ball control is on par with Kante and a bit better than Matic.
Just can’t see it with Rice, unfortunately. I’d prefer to see Meunier over WB at RB. Other than that, love it.DDG
Wan Bissaka
Alderweireld
Lindelof
Shaw
Rice
Neves
Pogba
Martial
Rashford
Sancho
That's my pick for a United first eleven next season.
Some bitterness on here since he decided to play for England too.He doesn't have a fancy name and has been lumped in with Dier - based on nothing other than they are English.
He's going to be quality.
I'd like to know how he is limited. You try to diminish him as much as you could, but then paint Ndidi as the kind of midfielder we should be signing. Why?He’s limited like Dier. The rest have far more to their game....
I don’t think we should sign either. If we had to sign one it would be Ndidi as I think he’s better. Not sure what’s so confusing.I'd like to know how he is limited. You try to diminish him as much as you could, but then paint Ndidi as the kind of midfielder we should be signing. Why?
He’s big in ChinaHe doesn't have a fancy name and has been lumped in with Dier - based on nothing other than they are English.
He's going to be quality.
He is the kind of defensive midfielder that would allow us to play two attack-oriented midfielders. He is strong in the air and on the ground.His positioning is incredible.
It's what allowed Carrick to control games so well. Rice would be the first signing Fergie would make this summer if he were in charge.His positioning is incredible.
We would compete for the PL with that team, but it'd cost around £300m to acquire so it won't happen.DDG
Wan Bissaka
Alderweireld
Lindelof
Shaw
Rice
Neves
Pogba
Martial
Rashford
Sancho
That's my pick for a United first eleven next season.
I really doubt we would, it still looks ridiculously light up top and the midfield is completely untested.We would compete for the PL with that team, but it'd cost around £300m to acquire so it won't happen.
City spent £250m in Pep's second summer, that's the sort of thing we need to aim for.
You did say that Ndidi, Rodri and Ndombele are the exact style of players we need when in reality Ndidi is another pure defensive midfielder that is even more erratic and worse on the ball. Rice is closer to Rodri than Ndidi is.I don’t think we should sign either. If we had to sign one it would be Ndidi as I think he’s better. Not sure what’s so confusing.
Current version of Matic probably but peak Matic was quite superior on ball compared to Kante if Rice could replicate that then I am all for his signing.Great second half by Rice. He isnt poor on the ball where is that coming from? I'd say his passing and ball control is on par with Kante and a bit better than Matic.
Also allow us to play two attacking full backs.He is the kind of defensive midfielder that would allow us to play two attack-oriented midfielders. He is strong in the air and on the ground.
This.He is the kind of defensive midfielder that would allow us to play two attack-oriented midfielders. He is strong in the air and on the ground.
Where is this coming from out of curiosity? I mean did he actually say he wanted more British players or something?Ole wants more English players. Rice is still young.
He would allow us to be a more possession oriented team and for two more attack-minded players in front of him.
My trident would be
Van de Beek———Fernandes
——————Rice——————-
There have been "reports" but no quotes as far as I knowWhere is this coming from out of curiosity? I mean did he actually say he wanted more British players or something?
I think a lot of people do understand what Rice would be brought in for, they just don't want that type of player.This.
People talking about these creative midfielders aren't understanding why Rice is being bought for.
He literally guards the CB's playing as a defender whilst having a movement and positional ability to play as a CDM or vice versa.
Neves or whoever can't do that for us. Ole wants to play a level of counter in our team and for that he needs a player like rice whilst the creativity needs to come in front of him.
Yeah I was comparing him to the slow immobile Matic we have in our midfield right now.Current version of Matic probably but peak Matic was quite superior on ball compared to Kante if Rice could replicate that then I am all for his signing.
To be fair then that's against the tactics more so than the player.I think a lot of people do understand what Rice would be brought in for, they just don't want that type of player.
Yeah people want us to emulate CityI think a lot of people do understand what Rice would be brought in for, they just don't want that type of player.
He's not a manager who's know for counter attacking play, if anything his game is more akin to Klopp, lots of pressing and running.This.
People talking about these creative midfielders aren't understanding why Rice is being bought for.
He literally guards the CB's playing as a defender whilst having a movement and positional ability to play as a CDM or vice versa.
Neves or whoever can't do that for us. Ole wants to play a level of counter in our team and for that he needs a player like rice whilst the creativity needs to come in front of him.
I reckon Rice would be a great fit in Klopp's system. He does the running, wins the ball back a lot and would provide a great rearguard for the front five to run riot.He's not a manager who's know for counter attacking play, if anything his game is more akin to Klopp, lots of pressing and running.
I didn't say he wouldn't I was simply replying to OP saying Ole wanted to counter attack, when it's really not what his teams are about.I reckon Rice would be a great fit in Klopp's system. He does the running, wins the ball back a lot and would provide a great rearguard for the front five to run riot.
I know. Just trying to explain why he could be a good fit even in a Klopp-style system.I didn't say he wouldn't I was simply replying to OP saying Ole wanted to counter attack, when it's really not what his teams are about.
Because posters dont rate players who work hard and win the ball back. They want players who only give a shit when we have the ball and then do a stepover or two.Still don't understand why some slated him when he played against us. He played well and broke down most of our attacks. He was giving me Kante flashbacks.
Seems a solid player but do we really have time for more 'projects'?A lot better in the 2nd half. He's good on ball, he just doesn't seem very interested in getting on the ball which will be a problem in build up for us. But think this can be developed especially for a player learning the role.
Get it right. They have to be able to do 25 keepy uppies, nutmegs at least 21 times a season and a Cryuff turn twice a game. Pfffft, you think we only want stepovers, shame on you.They want players who only give a shit when we have the ball and then do a stepover or two.
Are you sure? There was more hype over Dier at 20, but he never lived up to itHe’s better than Dier
At Sporting?Are you sure? There was more hype over Dier at 20, but he never lived up to it
I did. Looked a decent young CB. Not more hyped up than Rice, barely anyone in England talked about himAt Sporting?
Can't imagine many had seen him tbh.
I thought we needed a midfielder to help us dictate the game when in possession?This.
People talking about these creative midfielders aren't understanding why Rice is being bought for.
He literally guards the CB's playing as a defender whilst having a movement and positional ability to play as a CDM or vice versa.
Neves or whoever can't do that for us. Ole wants to play a level of counter in our team and for that he needs a player like rice whilst the creativity needs to come in front of him.