[Ole90+3]

I'd be interested to see him playing RW

He's got the build of an attacking FB in my opinion.

Can see him performing much like Evra did when played further forward as the main attacking threat on his side - very ineffective.

I think it's his bursting overlaps and whipping crosses - which when played at full back, you tend to have much more time and space to deliver - are his most effective and useful traits going forward.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

He was a Jim Lawlor signing. He came on trial in May 2013 and United were in negotiations with his club from then

If he is good enough for Jerry 'The King' Lawler, Then he is good enough for me.

 

[Mark_GrumpyLion]

If he is good enough for Jerry 'The King' Lawler, Then he is good enough for me.

OT: he's been looking good lately. Exciting prospect!

 

[SoCross]

He's got the build of an attacking FB in my opinion.

Can see him performing much like Evra did when played further forward as the main attacking threat on his side - very ineffective.

I think it's his bursting overlaps and whipping crosses - which when played at full back, you tend to have much more time and space to deliver - are his most effective and useful traits going forward.

Agreed. Think he's more effective when he has space to run into.

 

[Adisa]

Would be madness if he's sold.

 

[SSSSnake]

Much better crossing then Darmian and he seems to have a good engine. Against Arsenal he was up and down that wing for the full 90 and even in the last few minutes showed no signs of tiring. Loving the progress with our youngsters. It's made the second half of the season more bearable.

 

[December_16]

His face reminds me a bit of Brendan Dassey.

On a more serious note, why did it take us so long to give him a chance if he's this bloody good? Even Real didn't find his prospects at all interesting? I wonder what happened.

 

[harms]

His face reminds me a bit of Brendan Dassey.

He really looks like a Russian lumpen, the resemblance is uncanny

 

[C'est Moi Cantona]

Surely he keeps Darmian out of the team for the foreseeable.

 

[Scorpy]

Van Gaal said Darmian should be able to play tomorrow. It'd be idiotic to drop Varela.

 

[sincher]

Van Gaal said Darmian should be able to play tomorrow. It'd be idiotic to drop Varela.

Darmo might well play at LB. Rojo probably out, Darmo could be preferred to CBJ.

Agree Varela should not be dropped, was terrific in last two games.

 

[Damien]

Podcast team discuss Varela: https://audioboom.com/boos/4245110-united-hour-e19-guillermo-varela

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[limerickcitykid]

Who made that shit joke at the start? Fecking embarassing

 

[Damien]

Who made that shit joke at the start? Fecking embarassing

@Alock1 agreed.

 

[Alock1]

 

[roykeane19]

Been very impressed with him, from the fist time I seen him playing, he has that aggressiveness, desire, and will to win, against midgetland, he made runs at times from the middle of the park, and on left, just to bring the ball to the box

 

[Scorpy]

Darmo might well play at LB. Rojo probably out, Darmo could be preferred to CBJ.

Agree Varela should not be dropped, was terrific in last two games.

Yeah, Darmian is a good option for the left back position right now. He also showed more attacking intent before suffering another injury, so I'd be curious to see him link up with Memphis.

 

[Americano]

Van Gaal said Darmian should be able to play tomorrow. It'd be idiotic to drop Varela.

So he'll be dropped then?

 

[Scorpy]

So he'll be dropped then?

I guess Darmian could start on the left (if he starts at all). The Varela being dropped bit was just me being worried, nothing more.

 

[ivaldo]

So he'll be dropped then?

Well Darmian can play any position along the back 4 so chances are he's accommodated elsewhere

 

[Americano]

Good to hear, I would like to see him play. I haven't much confidence in the manager's ability to stay with what's working.

 

[Kevin]

Darmian has disappointed me. He was underwhelming in attack but he started off as this slick and smooth type of graceful Italian defender who nobody could get past, so nobody cared. After PSV away he's started to make quite a few mistakes and if his defending fails him there's not much left.

Keep Varela as a starter and see what he's about long term.

 

[NotQuiteManc]

Darmian could probably start at CB no one knows, but most probably at LB if Varela stays at RB for the next game. Carrick probably couldn't and shouldn't be starting every week, let alone few days in between two games. Not because he is useless but fitness wise.

 

[Loublaze]

I'll be pissed if he gets dropped for Darmian

 

[suheilsworld]

I too hope he does not get dropped but we also have to think from a point of view that he needs rest too. He has played 90 mins of the last 3 games in 10 days. Plus with 6 games in the next 18 days means we will have to rotate and rest our full backs. Just hope Love is not injured for long and we can use him too.

 

[limerickcitykid]

I too hope he does not get dropped but we also have to think from a point of view that he needs rest too. He has played 90 mins of the last 3 games in 10 days. Plus with 6 games in the next 18 days means we will have to rotate and rest our full backs. Just hope Love is not injured for long and we can use him too.

Darmian and Valencia are back so we shouldn't really need Love.

 

[December_16]

Plus McNair can also play RB if necessary. I actually think he should play there before Darmian and Valencia. Match fitness/match rhythm is more important methinks.

 

[RDCR07]

I think he needs to start against Watford. Both him and Rashford both are high on confidence and it wont be right to bench them. Its a home game and against a lesser opposition. So start them both.

 

[khoazany]

Darmian should fight for his place.Performance-wise currently he should be below Varela for RB and below everyone and his dogs for LB position.

 

[kafta]

Hope he isn't dropped for tonight, would be really disappointing and daft.

 

[Pexbo]

Hope he isn't dropped for tonight, would be really disappointing and daft.

If Martial is back it would be sensible to not play Rashford for a third time in under a week. To call that daft is myopic. He's still a kid and should be protected as such.

 

[Globule]

Darmian and Valencia are back so we shouldn't really need Love.

Everybody needs Love.

 

[Swaters16]

If Martial is back it would be sensible to not play Rashford for a third time in under a week. To call that daft is myopic. He's still a kid and should be protected as such.

Varela thread *cough*

 

[kafta]

If Martial is back it would be sensible to not play Rashford for a third time in under a week. To call that daft is myopic. He's still a kid and should be protected as such.

Wrong thread?

 

[Pexbo]

Varela thread *cough*

Wrong thread?

Oops

 

[dcullivanio]

His face reminds me a bit of Brendan Dassey.

I'll be pissed if he gets dropped for Darmian

Hope he isn't dropped for tonight, would be really disappointing and daft.

Yeah I agree he deserves his place tonight regardless of who else is back fit.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

This is the sort of game Varela should be getting under his belt, home game against Watford. Bring Darmian back for West Brom away and Liverpool away, but Varela should lets lots of attacking opportunities tonight. Let him run at them.

I'm not sold on him as a pure defender yet, as his positioning is very poor, but when we have the ball, he is awesome to watch. South American attacking fullback still being a distance off mastering the art of defending is par for the course though.

 

[Scrumpet]

...less of that.

 

[Devil may care]

The whole back 4 was wobbly in the first half but I thought he was really good in the second, made some important tackles and brought the ball out well.

 

[settembrini]

I thought he was outstanding second half. His energy levels are insane, imagine him and Shaw rampaging up and down the flanks non-stop for 90 minutes.