zub2007
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I cant see Obertan making the bench against Liverpool, but hopefully we will see more of him against Scunthorpe.
He won't be played as a striker for the first-team any time soon, that's for sure.Eh like lots of young lads being introduced slowly to the team SAF is avoiding playing him down the spine of the team (see also: Fletcher playing wide for a few years).
I do remember that when he came here last year he was touted as a striker and winger, but has only played on the wing for the first team.
isn't that in the hole?Obertan is playing in an Ozil type role tonight for the reserves. Through the middle, just behind the striker, Ajose. It is working very well for him.
Is it? I thought he's been pretty poor so far. The odd touch here and there but really he should look too good for this level and he doesn't as yet.Obertan is playing in an Ozil type role tonight for the reserves. Through the middle, just behind the striker, Ajose. It is working very well for him.
Is it? I thought he's been pretty poor so far. The odd touch here and there but really he should look too good for this level and he doesn't as yet.
To be fair Datura said he had been poor so far and most of Obertans best moments in the match and actual end product were after his comment so not much point quoting him.The best I've seen Obertan play.
There's simply too much competition in the middle. If he makes it at United, it will be out wide.Here are some interesting points from a poster pocco - who is in the newbies - after Obertan's performance in the front point of the midfield position in the last reserve's match.
"Most people say he's just a winger but the problem is that he has so many qualities that are hindered by him playing down the flanks. For example, his one-two's and through balls are far better utilised through the middle. He also seems capable of just dribbling through the middle of the opposition, which isn't something many midfielders can do. I think he could be the type of player that everybody thought Anderson would be. I go on and on about him down here because I genuinely think he could become a top player if all goes well."
If he offers us something more in the middle than the wing then i think he can make it there, tbh i would be pretty interested to see how he fairs as a AMF he played there for a pre-season game and i thought he looked pretty goodThere's simply too much competition in the middle. If he makes it at United, it will be out wide.
He has a chance to become a playmaker through the middle and it wuld be amazing if it happened and save us shit loads of cash too. But he has one glaring weakness to succeed in that role or any role in the team for that matter in that he doesnt seem to be able to find the back of the net too often! If he can improve his strike rate then he has a real chance!Here are some interesting points from a poster pocco - who is in the newbies - after Obertan's performance in the front point of the midfield position in the last reserve's match.
"Most people say he's just a winger but the problem is that he has so many qualities that are hindered by him playing down the flanks. For example, his one-two's and through balls are far better utilised through the middle. He also seems capable of just dribbling through the middle of the opposition, which isn't something many midfielders can do. I think he could be the type of player that everybody thought Anderson would be. I go on and on about him down here because I genuinely think he could become a top player if all goes well."
I didn't think Bebe was in the 25 man squad. Or was that just Hargreaves?Bebé has been picked ahead of him for the Champions League squad to face Valencia.
Where does Obertan go from here? He needs football imo.
Back to training at Carrington in readiness for our next domestic fixture.Bebé has been picked ahead of him for the Champions League squad to face Valencia.
Where does Obertan go from here?
The season is still very young. He will get plenty.He needs football imo.
Im honestly not convinced he will at this point in time.Back to training at Carrington in readiness for our next domestic fixture.
The season is still very young. He will get plenty.
I hope he doesn't get disilusioned and continues to work hard
The best I've seen Obertan play.
He most certainly will. Valencia is unlikely to feature porminently again before this season nears an end, despite SAF's claims, and Giggs is turning 37. Obertan & Bebe are certainly in poll position to help us out with wing duty.Im honestly not convinced he will at this point in time.
I think he will as this season is sink or swim for alot of the next gen. I think people might be supprised to see him thrown into some big fixtures this season.Im honestly not convinced he will at this point in time.