What a sensible post.I've watched most games this season. He really doesn't do enough. You're a moron if you think otherwise.
What a sensible post.I've watched most games this season. He really doesn't do enough. You're a moron if you think otherwise.
That is one way to end the discussionYou're a moron if you think otherwise
AgreedLast match everyone was praising his understanding with Sanchez and now he is the one who have been sacrificed. I think he should have started in place of Lingard.
True. He definitely deserves to be ahead of Lingard. But Jose loves Jesse for some extrange reason.Last match everyone was praising his understanding with Sanchez and now he is the one who have been sacrificed. I think he should have started in place of Lingard.
Lingard is more likely to score than Mata. What is the use of lovely play if he doesn't score much himself? Never expected him to dislodge Lingard, atleast not yet while the latter's purple patch is still ongoing.Last match everyone was praising his understanding with Sanchez and now he is the one who have been sacrificed. I think he should have started in place of Lingard.
I mean our biggest problem in attack is we dont create chances for Lukaku and Mata was the only player who created him a chance the other week so thats a good argument for him playing.Lingard is more likely to score than Mata. What is the use of lovely play if he doesn't score much himself? Never expected him to dislodge Lingard, atleast not yet while the latter's purple patch is still ongoing.
I don't think it will be a physical game. Newcastle will keep all players behind ball and we need someone to provide a pass that can open them. Apart from Mata, I don't see anyone with that quality.It's going to be a physical game that will probably involve lots of running. Can see why he's not starting.
I'd say this is part his fault but part we have a real lack of movement ahead of him.Came on and always passed backwards as hes been doing for months now. Really poor. He is incredibly risk averse in his passing.
Im not just talking about this game but hes been risk averse in passing for over 6 months now. Hes probably our most technically gifted player in the team. He can easily do it. He can play passes through the middle. But hes been choosing the easier pass back or wide to the wing. Something that herrera can be criticised for too.I'd say this is part his fault but part we have a real lack of movement ahead of him.
Yes but Mourinho doesn't trust him in any game he expects to be physical because physicality is everything in his opinion.Didn't Mata start the first few games of the season when United was winning with 4-0 left and right ?
Maybe because there is nothing on. Perhaps he's been instructed to be less risk averse so we aren't turned over.Im not just talking about this game but hes been risk averse in passing for over 6 months now. Hes probably our most technically gifted player in the team. He can easily do it. He can play passes through the middle. But hes been choosing the easier pass back or wide to the wing. Something that herrera can be criticised for too.
But how often do we actually counter attack away from home when it's 0-0 ... even with fast players (like yesterday for example)?He' just too slow for away matches. Can't counter attack, can't dribble an opponent.
Yes he can pass/move well but it's just not enough.
And you've not noticed other players in the team backpassing??Came on and always passed backwards as hes been doing for months now. Really poor. He is incredibly risk averse in his passing.
Martial has been our most productive attacking player all season with 11 goals and 10 assists. He should be starting ahead of MataIn the spirt of everyone wanting a three man midfield and a three man attack, I think Mata is definitely deserving of the spot on the right hand side of the attack.
He works plenty hard enough, has good ball retention, can move into the middle or even deeper into midfield to provide more energy etc.
Plus most importantly his link up with Sanchez and Lukaku is already really good. It's a shame for martial, Rashford and Jesse but they should be waiting for a dip in form for a chance now I think.