Lindelof - new DM?

[Caesar2290]

Johnsen played there, O'Shea played there, even Jones played as a DM. But for some reason trying Lindelof is taboo by caf logic.

Nobody says we have to permanently convert him, but no harm in trying him there especially with the way McTomminay is playing.

 

[Hughie77]

Now there's the question, my Grandson who's 11 asked me Sunday morning why they don't play lindelof as DM, has a great pass off both feet and can get about that area. This is a fair shout.

 

[SadlerMUFC]

He's comfortable on the ball, can pick a pass, good defensively. I would loove to see him played as a DM. Wouldn't hurt to try...

 

[lex talionis]

No. If we're decimated by injury Lindelof could do a job there but The Iceman is a CB, not a DM.

 

[K Stand Knut]

Jesus. No!!!!!!!!

 

[Vidyoyo]

Why not. We all dream of a team of Victor Lindelofs.

 

[Foxbatt]

I have only one issue with Lindelof as a DM. His lack of tackling.
But with a fit Varane and Maguire as CBs it's worth a try.
I don't like him playing on the right in a back three with Maguire and Varane.

 

[Macern]

I think he'd be a great CDM. He's better on the ball and more creative than Fred and McSauce.

 

[Dan_F]

Clearly bumped after his burst forward yesterday for the goal. McTominay is well capable of that and does it regularly.

Being able to receive the ball facing your own goal, turning and finding a man while under pressure is a skill that I don’t remember him ever showing. It’s kinda crucial for a defensive midfielder.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

I feel he'd be Daley Blind in midfield, he's too good of a CB to move him about. Keep him there, is it so bad having at least one CB who can help our transition to midfield?

 

[romufc]

One good run from CB and everyone gets excited. I mean a DM is more than just a CB who can pass.

I hope Ralf is not looking at the caf.

 

[Abraxas]

I think he'd be a great CDM. He's better on the ball and more creative than Fred and McSauce.

He's really not.

 

[SalfordRed18]

Tbh I always thought he'd make a good defensive midfielder.

 

[André Dominguez]

He was actually a RB before being place as CB at Benfica youth team. Never saw him play at midfield, but I think is a very difficult transition.
Defenders need to keep shape, block and line in order not to loose position and not leave gaps between each others and have a good anticipation to predict where will the possible through ball go (It's easier than it sounds if you have the right personality, of course).
Defensive midfielders need to be more dynamic to cover passing lanes at all times and more proactive on pressing because they have to cover the space in front of the defenders actively in order to cover the defenders front.

In the old times the defensive midfielder was basically a destroyer, now he's required to do much more.

 

[ManchesterManchester]

He couldn’t possibly be any worst then Mctominay

 

[Pickle85]

Lord no. He's good on the ball for a CB but I don't think he's quick thinking enough in possession, or mobile enough, to make this a goer. If he was up against a midfield that pressed and harried i think he'd struggle and would wind up losing the ball a lot. Could probably do a job in a pinch but wouldn't want him there regularly.

 

[Mike Smalling]

It’s a Caf guarantee that this will get bumbed after a game where Lindelof does something positive with the ball.

 

[horsechoker]

It’s a Caf guarantee that this will get bumbed after a game where Lindelof does something positive with the ball.

The caf really is anal

 

[Andre Kagawa]

This whole conversion nonsense needs to stop. He's a modern CB.

 

[Mike Smalling]

The caf really is anal

It’s a reminder that maybe the people in charge actually do know more about football than the average fan.

 

[horsechoker]

This whole conversion nonsense needs to stop. He's a modern CB.

It’s a reminder that maybe the people in charge actually do know more about football than the average fan.

In general this desire to convert established professionals to different positions needs to stop. I blame Pep!

 

[Jericho]

I presume some people are high on him because of his forward bursts against Leeds, but he won't be afforded that kind of space as a midfielder.

This kind of reminds me of when people see an mma fighter that's good with his hands and presume that he'd be good at boxing.

 

[bond19821982]

Not this fecking thing again. He is a brilliant CB and let it stay as is. Just because someone came from defence with ball ,doesn't mean he can be a good DM. Make no mistake when you say this - he is good on the ball for a defender and not a midfielder.

The same people who want to make AWB as a CB or CDM because he can tackle.

Seriously?

 

[MileStolar]

Why not. We all dream of a team of Victor Lindelofs.

Actually the plural spelling is Lindeloves

 

[hobbers]

Or just buy an actual DM.

SAF lost out on titles trying to turn Smith and Anderson into DMs. History repeated itself with Jones and then Pogba. Why can we never learn a lesson?

 

[Vidyoyo]

Actually the plural spelling is Lindeloves

I'm stealing that

 

[horsechoker]

Actually the plural spelling is Lindeloves

Lindelöfar if he's Swedish

 

[TheReligion]

How do you separate him playing at DM to CB in a three?

Surely he would be better in a 3 with a license to carry the ball with protection from Maguire and Varane rather than DM. Would mean a 5-2-3 or 3-5-2 though.

Could be considered in the CL or big games in the PL?

 

[PoTMS]

How do you separate him playing at DM to CB in a three?

Surely he would be better in a 3 with a license to carry the ball with protection from Maguire and Varane rather than DM. Would mean a 5-2-3 or 3-5-2 though.

Could be considered in the CL or big games in the PL?

When we've played 3-5-2 in the past this season, isn't it usually Varane that is down the middle?

 

[TheReligion]

When we've played 3-5-2 in the past this season, isn't it usually Varane that is down the middle?

I don’t know? Have we had all three on the pitch together in that set up?

Anyway I think it’s better to have Varane with Maguire as he can cover his lack of pace. Let Lindelof carry the ball forward or pick the passes out.

 

[BazzaBear]

What proportion of threads in the United forum are about whether we can shoehorn one of our players into a different position? I reckon it must be pretty high. I wonder what the underlying reason is. I suspect it's something about a desperation to redeem a player / position we're lacking in with what we've already got.
I wonder if it would have been different if transfer windows had never been introduced? Everyone would have been looking at a new player then rather than repurposing one of our own.

 

[11101]

No. He's not quick enough with his feet and he likes to sit off too much to be in the centre of midfield. A centre mid of any kind needs to be able to take the ball on the turn and a centre back never does that, and Lindelof doesn't look to me like he'd be any good at it.

 

[Andre Kagawa]

Lindelöfar if he's Swedish

Lindelöfinnor

 

[Dan_F]

In general this desire to convert established professionals to different positions needs to stop. I blame Pep!

At least Pep moved midfielders into defence to increase the ability to pass out from the back.

People here are asking for the opposite, to move out a defender who’s comfortable on the ball (somewhat), after spending years moaning that Smalling was bad with the ball at his feet

 

[talking robot]

Would rather him play with Varane and stick Maguire on the bench.

 

[El Zoido]

What proportion of threads in the United forum are about whether we can shoehorn one of our players into a different position? I reckon it must be pretty high. I wonder what the underlying reason is. I suspect it's something about a desperation to redeem a player / position we're lacking in with what we've already got.
I wonder if it would have been different if transfer windows had never been introduced? Everyone would have been looking at a new player then rather than repurposing one of our own.

Cause we need a good DMF like yesterday, we can’t wait til the summer. It’s always the same: we desperately need a player in a particular position, the transfer window opens and closes without us buying anyone, we STILL desperately need a player for that position. So that’s why we look around the squad.

If the club could effectively identify targets and bring them in with any level of efficiency we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

 

[MileStolar]

I'm stealing that

Happy to provide!

 

[Red Dreams]

I've said before Lindelof can play as a DM.
But we simply have to invest in a DM this summer.

Good option to have though.

 

[Leftback99]

Definitely, alongside AWB because he can slide tackle. Fred at left back, McTominay centre back. Lingard right wing back. Ashley Young up front.

 

[Todd]

We need to bring in a proper DM, but Lindelof should definitely be playing ahead of Maguire.