If it was due to distribution, he should play Carrick who actually has played some very good games at cb. The left footed cb idea is stupid and I'm calling LVG on that one. The cb's preferred foot makes very little difference and certainly not enough to substitute quality.
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maybe Chris Smalling didnt take the Mike Smalling remark so well and has fallen out of LVG's favour
Yeah I know what you mean, course it could be justified but then again you'd find some weirdos on here that would justify playing Carrick in goal as he'd be able to dictate the game from there better or something like that. Many did the same when Van Gaal decided to play Rooney in midfield and Di Maria up front until it was painfully obvious LvG had lost it. I just think it's madness playing Blind there when we've got Smalling, an actual defender, who was unanimously voted on here as our best centre back.
Ok phew, hes not hurt. He will come on for Basti it seems. I do feel for Herrera though. I do expect he will get enough time / games through the season however.
Just said it, Blind starting at CB because of his distribution and that he can step into midfield. Exactly why we need a new CB.
As others have said, it's shocking to me that Jones is ahead of Smalling in the starting lineup!
Well Jones has outperformed Smalling in pre-season. LVG has made it clear he doesn't rely on past performances with his handling of RVP, di Maria, Valdes, etc. Apart from against Barca, Smalling hasn't been good enough. He only has himself to blame for that imo. Hopefully, he'll rediscover his end-of-season form once the season starts and gets back in the team.
I think Jones is ahead of Smalling because he compliments Blind much better. I understand the thinking in Blind at CB. His distribution / positioning is good and for games we dominate he can come forward.
My only worry is him against pace / quality on counter attacks.
My only worry is him against pace / quality on counter attacks.
Not sure about that, I just think van Gaal rates Jones more.
Interesting that LvG is only going to use 3 substitutions, it will really hurt the chances of the young players getting some game time.
Niall says, "don't ask for fecking streams!"
I think people are overcomplicating the Jones vs Smalling debate. I don't think Jones compliments Blind better and I don't think LVG considers Jones to be naturally better than Smalling. I'm pretty sure it is simply down to how they have performed in pre-season so far.
or maybe he layeth with louis van gaals daughter.
I dont know much about PSG, how close to full strength is their starting line up?
So Blind is being persisted with. Certainly didn't expect that.
Yes but I am the owner and boss.youre probably at work and have to sneak a stream
Anyone know what channel is showing the game in the UK?
What is their starting line up ?
Though on the other hand, the 11 that are going to start the season need playing time together. This is our last game before Spurs right?
MUTV only I think … may be on YouTube
Who's injured?
I think it's full strength apart from Cavani. T. Silva, Veratti and Ibra all playing. Moura is rotated I think. Oh and I don't think they're playing Marquinhos today. Luiz missing too
Two or three players away. Luiz instead of van der Wiel, someone instead of Stambouli and maybe Cavani instead of Augustin.
Whatever the case, its LVGs call. This is what he gets paid for. So as long as this all prepares us to win the first game against Spurs, nobody will complain then.
Macari being a bit one-eyed (no eye problem pun intended) there were plenty of PSG shirts there
No Schneiderlin? Disappointing.
Rojo among the substitutions.
Can't wait to see more from Schweiny
Haven't slept yet and don't think I will sleep today till tonight. 3am here.
Come on United
Come on United
English team vs a French team playing the American national anthem with a guy in the crowd wearing the NEW Man Utd shirt which ain't officially released... Good morning
Happy belated birthday Carrick (28th July). Never believe it's not Scholes
Edit: 10th season United player!!! Legend in my eyes
Edit: 10th season United player!!! Legend in my eyes
Thanks
He's coming on for Schweinsteiger at HT. Manager confirmed
Paris Saint-Germain: Trapp, Da Silva, Maxwell, Aurier, Van der Wiel, Stambouli, Matuidi, Verratti, Augustin, Ibrahimovic.
seriously?
Yeah.
Is Morgan among subs?
Ah, cheers!
Yep, it just showed his name among the subs.
Yeah, that rumour about him being injured must have been fake. It also showed him involved in the pre-match training.
They are only playing with ten men? Cocky bastards.