I'd pick you ahead of Lindelof.
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I'd pick you ahead of Lindelof.
The only thing he has going for him compared to the other CB's is that he is left-footed, which is enough for him to start imo. He will likely be injured after 3 games or so though.
He was our best during that period, but it was only for three months and it's the only decent period he's had in his entire time here. And even then he should have been sent off for two blatant red card tackles.
I hope he does come back well, but I do think some people over-rate his performances before the serious injury.
One thing you cannot complain about with Rojo is his mentality, and that's the biggest problem in our team. He is up for it every week and never lets his head drop. He's one of the few that would fit in a SAF team in that respect.
I would like to see a back 3 of:
Rojo - Smalling - Bailly
They're all strong physical defenders, Bailly and Rojo are fairly comfortable on the ball, and Smalling in between might be something of a calming influence.
Of course more likely they'll give away a penalty and at least one will get sent off.
I would like to see a back 3 of:
Rojo - Smalling - Bailly
They're all strong physical defenders, Bailly and Rojo are fairly comfortable on the ball, and Smalling in between might be something of a calming influence.
Of course more likely they'll give away a penalty and at least one will get sent off.
I thought he is being sold?
This guy surprised me at how well he played next to Bailly in partnership - both seemed to accommodate really well & was our best defensive partnership post the underutilised Smalling & Blind partnership.
I'd like to see Rojo back next to Bailly with Fellaini playing as a 3rd central CB who driftd in to CM occasionally. Play these guys in a 352.
Think that will be enough for half a season more than playing Lindelöf.
Is he injured currently or dropped?
I'd like to see Rojo back next to Bailly with Fellaini playing as a 3rd central CB who driftd in to CM occasionally. Play these guys in a 352.
Think that will be enough for half a season more than playing Lindelöf.
Is he injured currently or dropped?
Complete opposite to Lindelof but ultimately the same outcome....
They've played like 3 games together, how was that considered a defensive partnership?
Besides that, Rojo, Bailly & Fellaini at the back is a recipe for conceding a penalty and at least one red card.
I don't rate Rojo and would of been quite happy to see the back of him in the summer.
Still, I'd have him in the team over Lindelof because he looks a much more confident player.
Still, I'd have him in the team over Lindelof because he looks a much more confident player.
They played like half a season together when everyone was injured & they were good together in my opinion. In terms of a partnership - they played better together than anything else I have seen.
Bailly - Rojo definitely had chemistry. I still remember they way they dealt with Diego Costa in the 2-0 game at OT. They totally roughed him up and didn't give him an inch and their performances largely went unnoticed I thought because everyone was talking about Herrera. If we're going to play front foot and aggressive defending they are the best options. When we play deep and invite pressure they are prone to mistakes and lapses in concentration and that's where Smalling is more comfortable.
I think even the defensive stats showed that Rojo - Bailly conceded the fewest goals. Or am I wrong?
They played about 6 games together in April in 16/17, 3 wins, 3 draws.
I'm sure Bailly played with Blind more frequently than he did Rojo.
We would do well to get rid of him in Jan
Seems like ever since he got that big injury two seasons ago, he's never managed to remain consistently fit since. Such a shame.
It was hardly half a season. They had a relatively small run of games and did do well, but then Bailly got injured and Jones replaced him. Pretty sure the Jones-Rojo combo then lasted longer and actually did better than the Bailly-Rojo combo did. Maybe you are combining the two combos together.
I'd sell him for a bag of chips.
He's done here. Should of been done for a while actually.
Now, he's injured most of the time and when he's not injured he's a waste of time. Don't get me wrong. When it comes to passion, hard work and willingness to get angry and put in a monster tackle you cannot beat him. However, he's clearly the weakest of our CBs all things considered and that's saying something.
Now, he's injured most of the time and when he's not injured he's a waste of time. Don't get me wrong. When it comes to passion, hard work and willingness to get angry and put in a monster tackle you cannot beat him. However, he's clearly the weakest of our CBs all things considered and that's saying something.
Seems speculative from the journalist. I still remember that beastly half season at centre back. Let's see if he stays fit.
Was he this injury prone before he joined United?
He's our most injury prone centre back, which is really saying something when we have Jones & Bailly on the books too. He would be the first out the door if I was in charge.
It's imperative that we establish a Smalling & Lindelof partnership, for the sole reason that they are the only 2 ever fit.
It's imperative that we establish a Smalling & Lindelof partnership, for the sole reason that they are the only 2 ever fit.
Looks like it based on his yearly appearances at his old clubs.
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When he's fit he's either lucky to stay on the pitch or unable to make a tackle. Seemed perfect to sell him in last transfer window, now I doubt we'll get more than peanuts for him
Any update? Still injured?
The next time we see him will be on the side of a Milk carton.
the last time we had a defensive crisis it was he and Jones who came to the rescue....
That was an injury crisis
He is the quickest of the lot. I think he is quicker than even Bailly. He is the kind of guy who never pulls out of a tackle.
I know but the crazy two footed lunging bastard did sure things up for a period
They both did, yes
At this point he's our second best centre back purely by virtue of being injured all season and not having the opportunity to embarrass himself.
Not gonna lie, I am missing this guy. Hopefully he will get a chance in the coming weeks.
And ironically Jones and Rojo came out to cater an injury crisis
Just get rid.
This guy should be ahead of Lindelof, and he's not even that good. At least Rojo isn't afraid of the ball
By the way, what is his injury?
You say that but Rojo was beaten the most by opposition dribblers out of all CBs, while Lindelof has improved this season and makes the most tackles of our CBs currently.
Not that he's great but only 2 of our regular starters make more tackles than Lindelof this season. Valencia and Young.
Lindelof and Shaw have made the same amount in joint 3rd.
I wonder too.
Rojo's profile at Transfermarkt hasn't been updated either, displaying only his previous unknown injury—not his most recent unknown injury.
Have a look here: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcos-rojo/verletzungen/spieler/93176
Some classifications regarding which injury correlating to which season seem to be incorrect, but he's missed many matches since he joined us, that's for sure.
He is on the bench today ahead of Baily. Don't know why Mou seems to like him so much.
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