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Mata getting on the bench ahead of Amad is a bit sad really, but it is what it is.
I think he simply considers this to be his best midfield. McT is becoming more of an offensive player now anyway, not really a DMF these days.Despite the ghosts of Burnley past, is McFred really needed for this opponent?
At least there's a whole week till our next game. I'd probably have had him on the bench to come on, but oh well.Much rather Rashford was rested for this or at least on the bench. I’ll assume the medical staff know how to manage him though.
We have no other option if we want Pogba to play in that front four.Despite the ghosts of Burnley past, is McFred really needed for this opponent?
A full week until our next game tbf.Much rather Rashford was rested for this or at least on the bench. I’ll assume the medical staff know how to manage him though.
He never was, really.I think he simply considers this to be his best midfield. McT is becoming more of an offensive player now anyway, not really a DMF these days.
How about McBeek or Freek?We have no other option if we want Pogba to play in that front four.
The manager probably see VDB as no 10. The player himself also see himself more a 10. Well, his best position at Ajax had been a 10.How about McBeek or Freek?
Because it was a big European Q/F?No Cavani i dont like, why play him in midweek if it was an either or situation
Good point!I like the lineup. Not because I believe without Cavani is our best XI but because I want to see whether we actually need a new no 9 or no. Whether we can trust Greenwood & Rashford next season.
Yeah think he will only make the Europa Squad now for rest of the season unless Mata picks up an injury, so only a maximum of 3 more games in my opinionMata getting on the bench ahead of Amad is a bit sad really, but it is what it is.
Two week rest in the international break, one week rest across this last week and another week rest coming up after this.Much rather Rashford was rested for this or at least on the bench. I’ll assume the medical staff know how to manage him though.
Not in a game like this. I wouldn't mind Mata's creativity and set-piecces if we need a goalMata getting on the bench ahead of Amad is a bit sad really, but it is what it is.
Completely forgot we hadn't beaten them at home since 14/15Fulham closing the gap
Dodgy line up from us
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Yeah i dont have a good feeling about this
Probably, but he played at CM in two consecutive games against Basaksehir and Southampton back in November, and those were imo his best games of the season. Today might have been a good game to play him there if we need a bit more creativity. McFred is the perfect pairing against big 6 teams, but I always maintain that they are just not creative enough against teams like Burnley.The manager probably see VDB as no 10. The player himself also see himself more a 10. Well, his best position at Ajax had been a 10.
I guess if we can only make 3 subs, Ole is unlikely to trust Amad at this stage ahead of other options. So if we have an experienced option like Mata who he does trust at this stage it makes sense to have him on the bench as a useable option.Mata getting on the bench ahead of Amad is a bit sad really, but it is what it is.
I agree it’s a very strong midfield that should smash Burnley and that’s my point. We should take advantage of our situation and start bedding in Van de Beek, or at least determining whether he’s really to PL football or not.I think he simply considers this to be his best midfield. McT is becoming more of an offensive player now anyway, not really a DMF these days.
how is it dodgy?Dodgy line up from us
Wow...must be first time this seasonA full week until our next game tbf.
Feck knowshow is it dodgy?
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No Cavanihow is it dodgy?
he's had a week off and will have a week off after this.Still starting Rash. It's crazy not to trust other players and rest him.
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