Brightonian
Full Member
Because it's one of those weird things where someone said it, everyone started repeating it and based on zero evidence it's somehow become an accepted fact. Which is irritating. Van Gaal once said he wasn't fully match fit, but no-one's ever actually said he was overweight, and photos have repeatedly disproven it.I think he looks bigger than he used to but he's a young player and will hopefully have many years at the club.
Why are people so defensive about his weight?
On a different note, I haven't read back through the thread but I thought he was really good against West Ham. Not much attacking but Mourinho seemed to have decided to keep him disciplined so that Martial could focus on attack and not do too much defensive work. Which was a good shout, with Martial running riot and Antonio getting no change whatsoever out of Shaw. Shame he had to be subbed, although Blind was typically excellent too.