Manchester United 3:1 Crystal Palace (Tue 19th July, 11:10 UK time)

[FootyGirl88]

ETH kept talking of weakness (or at least lack of threat) from the left side. Possibly realized pasta belly was the root cause.

 

[hellhunter]

ETH kept talking of weakness (or at least lack of threat) from the left side. Possibly realized pasta belly was the root cause.

Yeah that's nonsense, Shaw is twice the player Malacia is at the moment

 

[gorky_utd]

Maguire/Lindeløf and McFred, i really do not hope we see these combos alot this season.

With Martinez in, I doubt we will.

 

[laughtersassassin]

Can't wait to go into yet another season with McFred as our starting midfield... nothing really changes does it?

And you already have people on here insisting that it's ok as well

 

[Adam-Utd]

Little bit disappointed to see the same old same old (with the exception of Malacia). He says that he will give some of the players 60 minutes. At least that must mean that some of the younger players will get some time with the first team.

sure I can’t believe martinez and eriksen aren’t starting

 

[laughtersassassin]

This is probably going to be his starting 11 so the more he plays them together the more they get up to speed with the system.

It's a good awful 11 that's for sure

 

[Trex]

ETH kept talking of weakness (or at least lack of threat) from the left side. Possibly realized pasta belly was the root cause.

Harsh.
But I love a demanding manager, he won't rest until there's perfection.

 

[RedSky]

And you already have people on here insisting that it's ok as well

They've been hit over the head so many times they're numb to it.

 

[Woodzy]

Interesting. ETH said he wasn't happy (not those words exactly) with the right side in the Liverpool game so put Dalot in, then said the same about the left side after the Melbourne game and now we see Malacia start. Seems like getting on top of our full back options is his priority atm.

 

[hellhunter]

sure I can’t believe martinez and eriksen aren’t staring

Think they can't handle the Australian summer

 

[bringbackbebe]

Yeah that's nonsense, Shaw is twice the player Malacia is at the moment

The goal against Melbourne Victory was triggered by Shaw doing his random walk down the ground. I'm not sure if that was part of the plan to press or not, but the way they cut us through was just too simple to be easily passed through. I'm sure he wants to see how Malacia will perform with the first team.

 

[RedPed]

And you already have people on here insisting that it's ok as well

We should be worrying more about Maguire making the starting XI than the likes of Fred.

 

[simmee]

The moaning over a line-up in preseason game... We know we have a top cb and midfielder coming in with, hopefully, a world-class CM joining as well.

 

[Plant0x84]

He was in training yesterday with Varane, it’s probably just precaution.

I expect you’ll see him 2nd half.

 

[harms]

I expect you’ll see him 2nd half.

He's not in the squad.

 

[Hoof the ball]

Yeah that's nonsense, Shaw is twice the player Malacia is at the moment

That's the issue. He's literally twice the player.

 

[Massive Spanner]

He's not in the squad.

Pft, semantics.

 

[hellhunter]

That's the issue. He's literally twice the player.

Unexpected and funny

 

[FiiiiveTenHaaags]

Realistically McFred are starting now lads but with Eriksen and possibly FDJ I doubt they will both be nailed on starters throughout the season.

I’d expect Fred, Eriksen, Bruno as things stand and then potentially FDJ, Eriksen, and Bruno if we get Frankie over the line.

 

[VP89]

Some of us wanted to see how Zidane and Savage would do with the big boys.

Thankfully the pre seasons isn't set to please what fans want to see

 

[SuperiorXI]

Want to see Garnacho today hopefully, the kid is magic.

 

[DJ_21]

If we rely on that team next season, we are screwed.

Well we won’t because we’ll have eriksen, martinez and hopefully de Jong to add to it. Possibly another attacking player but we shall see.

 

[Bondi77]

I want to see Hannibal!

 

[FiiiiveTenHaaags]

Thankfully the pre seasons isn't set to please what fans want to see

God forbid fans would want to see two exciting young players with the starters

 

[Trex]

Thankfully the pre seasons isn't set to please what fans want to see

Yea right, nothing wrong with being excited by two promising youngsters.

 

[VP89]

God forbid fans would want to see two exciting young players with the starters

Im not denying its exciting to see academy talent given a chance.

Im saying there are other more important considerations involved.

 

[VP89]

Yea right, nothing wrong with being excited by two promising youngsters.

Not sure you understood my post.

 

[DJ_21]

He has started this team 3 times now, it's most likely his starting line up, maybe Lisandro comes in but this is the 3rd manager that is using a very similar team.

With the same squad though… can’t use anyone els when we don’t have them. We’ve got 2 new signings waiting at home and possibly another 1/2 will come in.

 

[Red Company]

When you’re hoping to see Varane and Bailly but guess whose playing instead

I actually despise Lindelof and Maguire more than McFred.

 

[Trex]

Not sure you understood my post.

I did.

 

[Godfather]

Fred...

Yeah our best CM starts who would have thought.

 

[romufc]

With the same squad though… can’t use anyone els when we don’t have them. We’ve got 2 new signings waiting at home and possibly another 1/2 will come in.

Yes, but the players like Donny who everyone thought would walk in over Bruno hasn't happened.

 

[FiiiiveTenHaaags]

Omg that fan’s hairstyle on MUTV

 

[hellhunter]

Yes, but the players like Donny who everyone thought would walk in over Bruno hasn't happened.

Maybe because he isn't fit to lace Bruno's boots

 

[Godfather]

This is probably going to be his starting 11 so the more he plays them together the more they get up to speed with the system.

Still undecided on Shaw/Malacia. Also let's wait what the plan is for Martinez and Eriksen.

But yeah apart from that and with no further signings it won't be much different. Not good enough. Top 4 will be a huge challenge. ETH will have to be a magician to make these get into the CL places.

 

[pocco]

Anybody else slightly disappointed that we won't see certain youngsters again? Seems a bit harsh to take them and not give them a chance. How many players on tour haven't played a single minute yet?

 

[FiiiiveTenHaaags]

Still undecided on Shaw/Malacia. Also let's wait what the plan is for Martinez and Eriksen.

But yeah apart from that and with no further signings it won't be much different. Not good enough. Top 4 will be a huge challenge. ETH will have to be a magician to make these get into the CL places.

Nah we were on the verge of top 4 right up until the end last season.

Even the additions we’ve made + Ten Hag is enough to challenge for top 4 at this point.

 

[wormdoktor]

ETH kept talking of weakness (or at least lack of threat) from the left side. Possibly realized pasta belly was the root cause.

That's the issue. He's literally twice the player.

Seriously the fascination with an elite athlete's body type has to stop on here. This is the tone that's used all over this forum when Shaw is mentioned. The guy is widely regarded as one of the best LBs in the PL. Have you nothing more constructive to comment on?

 

[FiiiiveTenHaaags]

Anybody else slightly disappointed that we won't see certain youngsters again? Seems a bit harsh to take them and not give them a chance. How many players on tour haven't played a single minute yet?

Who specifically? Fish?

 

[Godfather]

Anybody else slightly disappointed that we won't see certain youngsters again? Seems a bit harsh to take them and not give them a chance. How many players on tour haven't played a single minute yet?

Nah. Those who have the slightest chance of making it here were given chances so far. And they did pretty well.