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MaybeMeunier ?
I even think that Rafael might also be an option.
MaybeMeunier ?
Signed a new contract at Lyon.Maybe
I even think that Rafael might also be an option.
Wasn't he injured for the majority of the season? I think that probably was a factor. Lee O'Connor also didn't travel even though he had a full season and is equally talented imo.Anyone know any reason why e hasn't travelled for pre season?
Shame I thought he was meant to be one of the most talented lads coming throughHe’s going to have to go the loan route now for a few years isn’t he?
He's 17 and didn't play last year because of injury. People are just getting ahead of themselves. He's plenty of time to impress. I imagine it will be 6-12months of U23s and then another 6-12 months of loan for him before he gets a serious look in at first team level.Shame I thought he was meant to be one of the most talented lads coming through
Because he's not part of the first team squad.Anyone know any reason why e hasn't travelled for pre season?
A lot of folks here are bi-polar.Because he's not part of the first team squad.
Laird is a decent prospect but has a long way to go. It was shocking to me in the summer how many people said we shouldn't sign Wan-Bissaka because of Laird.
He's really not, he's got 1 outstanding quality with his strength which gives him a huge advantage over 18 year olds, his technique isn't good enough to hide the other deficiencies in his game, especially when he eventually gets to senior level.Traore is another to watch.
Tbh he is a very big talent, it's pretty evident in his level of performance especially at such a young age. I reckon a full season at u23 level wouldn't do him any harm as he only turns 18 next month.Shame I thought he was meant to be one of the most talented lads coming through
Yeah Laird has been injured & only played his first game in months last week. O'Connor is captaining Ireland at the u19 Euros.Wasn't he injured for the majority of the season? I think that probably was a factor. Lee O'Connor also didn't travel even though he had a full season and is equally talented imo.
Apparently can play anywhere across the back 4Tough route to first team behind AWB and Dalit. Could he play Lb? Good finish for his goal.
I actually think he'll beat out AWB from the RB position due to him being superior in attack and he can defend.Tough route to first team behind AWB and Dalit. Could he play Lb? Good finish for his goal.
I rate him very highly and have predicted that he will make the RB slot his own within 2 years.How much do you guys rate him?
The best prospect we have, along with Greenwood. I actually think he has world class potential.How much do you guys rate him?
Sounds good. Can I ask what his strenght's are?I rate him very highly and have predicted that he will make the RB slot his own within 2 years.
Oh wow. So he's a RB but can play across the back for? How about right wing?The best prospect we have, along with Greenwood. I actually think he has world class potential.
I think he is a RB and we shouldn't shoehorn him anywhere else. I've been a huge advocate of him in this thread and on twitter and I've said we are creating a problem by signing AWB when this lad will be ready in a year or two.Oh wow. So he's a RB but can play across the back for? How about right wing?
His strengths at fullback are his pace and the ability to get forward and link up with the attackers in a very Patrice Evra esque fashion at times. He loves to bomb forward but his defensive game is also coming along very nicely. He's also physically developed quite considerably in the last 2 years and looks a real powerhouse. He can play all across the back 4 which is a strength of his, but longterm I see him as the RB.Sounds good. Can I ask what his strenght's are?
Still to be convinced that Dalot is good enough defensively for United. Seems very good offensively though. Something our coaches will have to work on with him, he has plenty of time to develop. I did think that he looked better at LB than RB in the couple of games he played there though. Would have no hesitation in giving Laird a run out now and again, and looks like he could become a very good utility defender, both full back positions, and possibly CB or DM. Think he has a big future at OT.To my mind, with Wan Bissaka and Dalot now both in the first team frame at right back we need to be thinking about where we can develop this guy so as to fit in best in the first team picture when the chance arrives. I would have thought that is either LB or CB so I'd like him to be working on that left foot, playing LB ideally. Williams can definitely play right back so I'd swap them over for now. Not that we shouldn't be ready to give Williams himself a chance of course, he has ability too and a lot of character. Tough one for the coaches for sure. Maybe Mengi could play RB from time to time and we stick Laird in the middle.
I've been sold since seeing him put in a motm display in an u18's game aged 15. I remember thinking he could genuinely do a better job than Valencia at the time. His decision making for such a young player is fantastic.Looks so comfortable in possession and almost like he's only currently playing in 3rd gear. Bright future.
I think he'll have overtaken Dalot by the end of the season, personally.Tough route to first team behind AWB and Dalit. Could he play Lb? Good finish for his goal.
Aye, I raved about him last season. Looks quality. If he can play left back then surely we should focus him on that position because he's not going to get ahead of Wan Bissaka to be honest.This kid is fantastic isn't he? He defended so well, attacks brilliantly and his all round game is very good too. Seems to have immense stamina to go with being strong and quick.
Apparently he can play left back just as well as the right side, so i'd love to see him getting some first team chances covering for Shaw in cup matches.
It's almost a shame he wasn't a year or 2 older as he could have been our first choice, but having him battle Wan Bissaka for the next few years can only be a good thing.
There's a reason you haven't seen him. Laird was injured before Solskjaer took over, returned from injury for about 2 games, then spent the rest of the season injured. He's not long turned 18 either.A while back I read an article about this team being very careful about buying new players so they won't stall the development and break-through of promising youngsters; Now we've had many talented youngsters not make it and I've not seen Laird play, however we've been so poor over the past few years and having to buy ready-made players that I fear it will impact on the promising youths. Unless this also explains why Ole has been reluctant to buy in some areas.
I guess time will tell.