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I think so, we are in dire need of that direct advancing threat on the right. Mata just isn't that, a shame but we move on.
True. But his technique, decision making and vision is actually far superior to many of our other players. I think at times he can keep us ticking over much like Carrick did. An unsung hero. Problem is he cannot defend well at all and is a little inconsistent, so he feels like a luxury player in Jose's system.
Really, is that how you see it?
Considering he's been pretty good recently and started however many games in a row where we've mostly been winning, then yeah that's how I see it.
It's not just the match against Yeovil though, is it? It's the theme of his season so far. He's done nothing worse or better today than he's been doing lately. Which quite frankly is not quite enough to keep him in the starting XI after Sanchez's arrival.
I thought his link play with Sanchez was really good - almost instantly had a connection. For all the shit about his strength (which is non-existent), he managed to hold up the ball and turn for the second and killer goal.
He's never been a constant in the starting 11 though. Recently he has been starting most games, as his performances have warranted that, but he pretty much gets rotated as much as all of our other attackers bar the main players, with the exception that he never gets considered in the big games. And he's delighted to be here. People saying he should be sold are fecking crazy because you need to have a large squad filled with quality and he's exactly that. A squad player with loads of quality who pushes to start often like you would hope. Also offers something way different then most others in our squad with his composure on the ball and preciseness with his passing.
I didn't say he needs to be sold. I'm happy to have him in the squad. He's been in the starting XI because he deserved the starts ahead of Mkhi and Rashford who have been very poor. But that doesn't mean he's been good himself. For an attacking midfielder playing for Man Utd, he's offering very little threat and almost no end product. In fact it's amazing that despite him and Mkhi having seasons so below par, we managed to be 2nd to this point.
hopefully to secure a few pounds in summer when we bin him.
If Mata's the worst player at a club then that club is pretty fecking incredible.
How the feck is Juan Mata our worst player? clueless.
Awful post, lost a bit of pace but offers so much as a squad player. Criminally underrated, he's such a good player live. He's got great experience and still has much to offer.
*throws brick*
Aye, We must be one amazing team.
To be fair, that’s far from a compelling case you put forward there!
He isn’t as effective as he once was granted, but he is a useful attacking option and good depth. He can play centrally and he does a good job at RW even though he is far from being a winger. He’s also our best free kick taker. Happy to sit on the bench when required and generally a nice bloke. If you think that about Mata, I’d love to know what you think about the likes of Blind, Darmian, Fellaini etc.
Good thing you don't post that often. I mean really, why do you think he's the worst player at the club right now?
