[carlosp]

Was Rashford not injured against Arsenal? I thought he came off injured. Certainly looked injured just before he came off.

 

[peridigm]

Was Rashford not injured against Arsenal? I thought he came off injured. Certainly looked injured just before he came off.

He was knackered.

 

[carlosp]

A more complete video. 9 minutes.

 

[carlosp]

He was knackered.

Hmm, he was stretching his one leg, looked like hamstring to me. When he started running after stretching he still didn't look well.

 

[NJM78]

I think we will see the same team except for Smalling replacing Carrick, Darmian and Martial to come off the bench.

Going with a 2 nil or 2-1 win. Rashford and Depay.

 

[AltiUn]

Think it'd be cruel to drop Lingard for Martial, he and Varela are a very good combination, both of Rashford's goals came from the right with the pair getting an assist. Lingard's defensive work rate is excellent too.

 

[Sandikan]

Think it'd be cruel to drop Lingard for Martial, he and Varela are a very good combination, both of Rashford's goals came from the right with the pair getting an assist. Lingard's defensive work rate is excellent too.

When Martial is available you play him. We shouldn't forget he's been one of the few positives for a fair while.
Have to bear in mind a lot of players have played 2 games in 4 days already, so another 3 days on, with another at the weekend is a jammed programme.

Darmian being back is an unexpected bonus. Just hope he can refind the early season form.

 

[SalfordRed1960]

Think it'd be cruel to drop Lingard for Martial, he and Varela are a very good combination, both of Rashford's goals came from the right with the pair getting an assist. Lingard's defensive work rate is excellent too.

I only see Carrick being replaced by Smalling. Martial maybe come off the bench if needed. May as well give him a further rest.

 

[Devil may care]

I only see Carrick being replaced by Smalling. Martial maybe come off the bench if needed. May as well give him a further rest.

I think it depends o how tired Rashford was after the Arsenal game, he looked out on his feet when he came off, for him to play 3 games in less than a week at 18 with no senior football to his name until last Thursday is a big ask.

 

[SalfordRed1960]

I think it depends o how tired Rashford was after the Arsenal game, he looked out on his feet when he came off, for him to play 3 games in less than a week at 18 with no senior football to his name until last Thursday is a big ask.

Totally agree. It is a double edged sword. Replace him, may knock him as he is young. Play him, he may get an injury, or be ineffective through tiredness, again knocking him. If he plays, hope he has a blinder.

 

[AltiUn]

When Martial is available you play him. We shouldn't forget he's been one of the few positives for a fair while.
Have to bear in mind a lot of players have played 2 games in 4 days already, so another 3 days on, with another at the weekend is a jammed programme.

Darmian being back is an unexpected bonus. Just hope he can refind the early season form.

Didn't say Martial shouldn't get back in the squad, just that Martial shouldn't replace Lingard. I fully agree, Martial needs to start, not sure who should be dropped though, our front 4 these last two games has been another level to what we've been for the rest of the season! Maybe Rashford/Mata should have a rest, Rashford's (although dropping him in this form would be mad) only a kid and Mata's played basically every game he's been fit this season.

 

[charlenefan]

I like Darmian but if he comes back into the team I hope it's at LB, Varela gotsa stay

 

[Hed Zitin]

de Gea
Varela - Smalling - Blind - Rojo
Herrera - Schneiderlin
Lingard - Martial - Memphis
Rashford​

Harsh on Mata, but I'd love to see all that pace.

 

[LuisNaniencia]

When Martial is available you play him. We shouldn't forget he's been one of the few positives for a fair while.
Have to bear in mind a lot of players have played 2 games in 4 days already, so another 3 days on, with another at the weekend is a jammed programme.

Darmian being back is an unexpected bonus. Just hope he can refind the early season form.

Agreed on Martial, he's gotta play if he's fit.

But I'd rather see Varela carry on over Darmian. He's made our right sided attack come alive with his contribution.

 

[ChaddyP]

de Gea
Varela - Smalling - Blind - Rojo
Herrera - Schneiderlin
Lingard - Martial - Memphis
Rashford​

Harsh on Mata, but I'd love to see all that pace.

Not sure if i would like to see Martial in that position personally. You think he has the skill set for that?

 

[Gerald G]

If Martial is fit I'm certain it will be Rashford getting dropped. He came of knackered towards the end of the match and LVG talks about wanting to rotate but not having the options.

 

[Sied]

For me:

de Gea
Varela - Smalling - Blind - Rojo
Carrick - Schneiderlin
Lingard - Mata - Memphis
Martial
​

Subs:
Rashford for Martial
Darmian for Rojo
Herrera or maybe Fellaini for whoever is struggling or needs a rest in the midfield 2.

 

[Organic Potatoes]

Martial must be close to being match fit if we're starting Janujaz and Pereira in the U-21's on Monday. Because otherwise we are quite short on options to sub anyone from the front four for any significant amount of minutes.

 

[RDCR07]

Rashford

Depay - Herrera - Mata

Morgan - Carrick

Rojo - Blind - Smalling - Varela

DDG​

Bring on Martial is we are having a problem of scoring.

 

[YzWayne]

Rashford

Depay - Herrera - Mata

Morgan - Carrick

Rojo - Blind - Smalling - Varela

DDG​

Bring on Martial is we are having a problem of scoring.

We are never going to see Mata on the right for a while now.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

We also don't want to rush Martial back in.

Hope Smalling, Martial and Darmian are fit. We need to rotate players with a lot of games coming up in a short period of time. Don't want Varela or Rashford to play 3 (almost) full games in 7 days.

De Gea
Darmian Smalling Blind Rojo
Schneiderlin Herrera
Januzaj Mata Depay
Martial
​

Lingard needs a rest too. Looked pretty spent the last game.

Will win this 2-1.[/QUOTE

 

[RDCR07]

For the first time in the past three to four months, I actually cant wait for this game to start.

 

[ivaldo]

For the first time in the past three to four months, I actually cant wait for this game to start.

It would be a little weird of you were so excited about this game 4 months ago...

 

[KM]

Its incredible how much excited I'm for this seemingly meaningless match.

Excited for Varela and Rashford to further solidify their first team statuses, for the potential debut for TFM, for Memphis to build on his good form.

Hopefully the team won't let down!

 

[Loon]

A couple of huge matches tonight, and this is not one of them.

 

[Loon]

Have a feeling Rashford will be benched.

 

[LawCharltonBest]

Have a feeling Rashford will be benched.

Was it Sir Alex who once said "a smart manager would never bench an in form striker"?

So yes, LvG will definitely bench him. Just for the sake of being LvG

 

[Thisistheone]

Hope to see the same team as Sunday (Although I wouldn't blame Louis for bringing Smalling back in for Carrick to deal with the direct threat of Deeney & Ighalo)

TFM in for Rojo if he's not fit.

No one deserves to be dropped after that performance.

Martial on for Rashford after an Hour. Adnan on for Lingard. Darmian on for Varela.

Hope Memphis can get a goal to help keep his confidence high.

 

[2 man midfield]

-----------De Gea------------
Varela--Smalling-Blind-CBJ
--------Morgan-Herrera------
-------------Mata-------------
----Depay----------Martial---
-----------Rashford----------

Not sure if we will start Rashford or not, but he clearly deserves it. I'd hope we give him the chance. Would prefer Martial over Lingard if he is fit to start, though I think we might see Depay on the left with Lingard on the right and Martial/Rashford up front.

 

[wiz4231]

What I think

De Gea
Darmian - Smalling - Blind - Rojo*
Herrera - Schneiderlin
Lingard* - Mata - Memphis
Martial*

Subs: Romero, Carrick, Verela, Mensah*, Pereira, Januzaj*, Rashford*

Wound like to see

De Gea
Darmian...Smalling....Blind...Rojo
Herrera....Schneiderlin
Januzaj........Pereira.........Martial
Memphis

Subs: Romero, Carrick, Verela, Mensah, Mata, Lingard, Rashford​

 

[Fully Fledged]

He was knackered.

Exactly. He took a kick to the stones. That is gonna make you walk funny.

 

[Lennon7]

What I think

De Gea
Darmian - Smalling - Blind - Rojo*
Herrera - Schneiderlin
Lingard* - Mata - Memphis
Martial*

Subs: Romero, Carrick, Verela, Mensah*, Pereira, Januzaj*, Rashford*

Wound like to see

De Gea
Darmian...Smalling....Blind...Rojo
Herrera....Schneiderlin
Januzaj........Pereira.........Martial
Memphis

Subs: Romero, Carrick, Verela, Mensah, Mata, Lingard, Rashford​

Why would you not like to see Mata, Varela or Rashford start?

 

[MadDogg]

Was it Sir Alex who once said "a smart manager would never bench an in form striker"?

So yes, LvG will definitely bench him. Just for the sake of being LvG

The problem is how tired he looked when he came off against Arsenal. With his youth and inexperience, it's such a huge step up from what he's used to. Will he be able to stay at the same level for the third game in one week, or does he need an extra few days? I'm guessing the latter.

 

[Bwuk]

Rashford has to start.

I wouldn't drop Valera for Darmian either. If Rojo isn't fit Darmian can play left back.

 

[BarstoolProphet]

Hoping for:

DdG

Varela
TFM
Blind
Riley

Pereira
Herrera
Mata

Martial
Rashford
Memphis


Kids.

 

[sammsky1]

Although that's the team everyone wants to see, If Martial is fit, I'd personally bench Rashford for tonight and maybe give him the final 25 mins..

He does not need this level of exposure and also has already played 2 games in very few days.

-----------De Gea------------
Varela--Smalling-Blind-CBJ
--------Morgan-Herrera------
-------------Mata-------------
----Depay----------Martial---
-----------Rashford----------

Not sure if we will start Rashford or not, but he clearly deserves it. I'd hope we give him the chance. Would prefer Martial over Lingard if he is fit to start, though I think we might see Depay on the left with Lingard on the right and Martial/Rashford up front.

 

[ottosec]

Was it Sir Alex who once said "a smart manager would never bench an in form striker"?

So yes, LvG will definitely bench him. Just for the sake of being LvG

I agree that players should be allowed to continue their good form, but I don't think this kid can play 3 games in 6 days yet. He looked very tired before he was subbed in the Arsenal game.

Anyway, I am hoping for a TFM start, why else would he be left out of the u21 squad completely?

 

[Scorpy]

I agree that players should be allowed to continue their good form, but I don't think this kid can play 3 games in 6 days yet. He looked very tired before he was subbed in the Arsenal game.

Anyway, I am hoping for a TFM start, why else would he be left out of the u21 squad completely?

Yeah, I think he'll start as well. Can see Darmian being on the bench with Varela and Fosu-Mensah both starting. It'd be very exciting.

 

[Devil may care]

Totally agree. It is a double edged sword. Replace him, may knock him as he is young. Play him, he may get an injury, or be ineffective through tiredness, again knocking him. If he plays, hope he has a blinder.

From what has been said he's a level headed young man, but of course this last week would be unlike anything he's experienced before. Hopefully he understands being benched is for his own good and dare I say it part of the process of development. I imagine LvG will still try to get him 25 minutes.

 

[Leftback99]

Carrick, Smalling and CBJ not in squad. From MEN:

United squad: De Gea, Romero, Darmian, Varela, Poole, Blind, Riley, Rojo, Fosu-Mensah, Rothwell, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Mata, Lingard, Memphis, Weir, Rashford, Martial