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He's been a breath of fresh air but he had a stinker today. His decision making was really poor, and he should have been subbed off first instead of Mazraoui.
He tries to dribble when the pass is on, he tries to pass when he needs to dribble. I think he's trying too hard and just needs to keep it simple.
His poor first touch also meant we lost possession in promising positions a lot of times.
He hasn't had much criticism, let's be honest. He hasn't been any better than Garnacho was for us last season for example. He's escaping as much criticism because he only joined in the summer, and that's fine.Threads are always far busier when player x has had a bad game.
The Amorim thread was so quiet during that 3 game winning run.
You really have to resist the urge to complain about every single player in the squad, they will all have good games and bad games.
Cunha has been a great addition and has had some real standout performances.
I’m not saying Sesko can’t be move aggressive but we created almost nothing with Cunha up top. He’s certainly not bullying any centre backs, and his best asset of running with the ball is taken away in that position. Yet Sesko’s flick on and movement got him in good positions twice in 20 minutes.Mbeuno and Cunha are more aggressive attackers than what we had with Rashford/Antony and Garnacho. Seems like youre missing the point, considering Amorim has often spoke of physicality and aggression being an asset in this league a few times.
For whats it worth, I didnt even see the game yesterday. I saw the highlights, I agree with Shearer, he should be fighting to get a shot away there.
I like him, just feel he needs to man up a bit and that's a general opinion on watching him this season, not one game. He's got the size to bully defenders.
Btw, ask strikers like Diego costa or Drogba what that aggression led to in this league, more goals!
Anyway, thats why for me, Cunha starts up front, ahead of Sesko, for now.
Personally I’ve been pretty baffled by the seeming universal praise he’s been getting when people talk about him & Mbeumo being such good signings. Mbeumo yes, but Cunha has very underwhelming so far.
Yes he’s fun to watch at times but 1 goal & 0 assists in 10 games is absolutely nowhere near good enough. You can look pretty and have good moments all you like, but until you start directly effecting games then it’s all a bit pointless.
My realistic expectation for him is that he does roughly as well as his underlying statistics suggest his level is, in league terms about 12-15 G/A a season. I think at that level we've overpaid for him, but it is what it is.
In terms of failing, I think there's a whole range of answers, but the most obvious ones are
1) That he fails to adapt to a team that has the majority of possession and struggles to get involved in games where he doesn't have empty space to run into. His slightly suspect close control and dribbling in tight spaces leaves him a weak link on the ball and his creative game isn't consistent enough to play in the 10 role.
2) He does alright to begin with, but the manager leaves and we don't play with 2 10's anymore. Cunha is then left without a role because he can't play up front and he's not effective as a wide player.
He's supposed to hit the ground running. He's supposed to be instantly doing more than Garnacho when that's not happened. He's 26 and supposed to be in his prime.It’s not the worst thing these players showing they aren’t the real deal yet and people putting unrealistic expectations on them. After the Brighton game you’d have thought he was the second coming of Cantona. I still see a lot of potential there.
He's supposed to hit the ground running. He's supposed to be instantly doing more than Garnacho when that's not happened. He's 26 and supposed to be in his prime.
When it works, yeah it's fantastic. When it doesn't like the last 2 games and outside of a few moments here and there this season he's more annoying to watch then anything.He is a fantastic player, a maverick. Players like him make football enjoyable to watch, especially in this era where stats and constant analysis and moaning rules. Football needs more players like that to keep the the beautiful game alive.
Last 2 games? He was was among our highest rated players against Forrest for creativity in dribbles/chances created/key passes etc. Not his fault the team falls apart defensively and can't defend a cross.When it works, yeah it's fantastic. When it doesn't like the last 2 games and outside of a few moments here and there this season he's more annoying to watch then anything.
The 2 players that held his position prior would be rightly crucified for putting in performances like we saw at the weekend and last week. He ran into players constanstly killing any attacks we had, rarely passed when he had the option and shot whenever he could. That's not being a "maverick" that's just selfish and to the detriment of the team.
Yes last 2. He was doing the exact same thing he did at the weekend against Forest also bit ironic when he was the one that probably should have done more to stop their 1st goal.Last 2 games? He was was among our highest rated players against Forrest for creativity in dribbles/chances created/key passes etc. Not his fault the team falls apart defensively and can't defend a cross.
Vs Spurs he was played as a #9 and no, Garnacho would not be getting crucified if he was played at #9 and performed like that.
The reason his numbers are lower is down to poor performances for whoever plays at left wing back, he doesn't have Amad supporting him in every attack and United deliberately using an overload to Isolate tactic on the left in order to launch quick transitions to the other flank with Mbeumo.
Go look up the stats on United's build up and it's clear as day.
This is really a weak point. Loses the ball far too often.I wish he wouldn't try to dribble past 4 players every time he has the ball. Particularly, if there is an easy pass on to a team mate.
His defending was fine vs Forrest for the first goal, he sprints out to help Dalot making sure he's not left 1V1 which is clearly an instruction since there's plenty of times we're happy to leave Dalot 1v1. It's not ironic when United have 8 players in the penalty area and Forrest have 5, if Mogan Gibbs White is getting a free header 6 yards out in the middle of the 6 yard box then that's on the defence.Yes last 2. He was doing the exact same thing he did at the weekend against Forest also bit ironic when he was the one that probably should have done more to stop their 1st goal.
That's why I said the 2 players that previously held his spot. If Rashford had the exact same performance he'd be getting rinsed for it and rightly so.
I'm personally not too worried about his numbers if his all around game was good like in the Arsenal or Liverpool game but the last 2 games he's gone missing for chunks of the game, made bad calls in when to pass and shoot and his dribbling has been off.
Cunha, Mbeumo and Mount are better than any combination than involves Zirkzee.Never thought he was good when playing as a striker for Wolves, so never going to be surprised when he underwhelms while playing a striker for us.
But, with Sesko injured, we're probably better off fitting both Cunha & Mount into the team by playing Cunha at CF. As opposed to playing Zirkzee at CF, and only playing one of Cunha/Mount. Which based on form, should be Mount.
Again think if you change the name on the back of the shirt to a player who's not currently the flavour of the month and opinions would change on if he did enough to stop the cross coming in.His defending was fine vs Forrest for the first goal, he sprints out to help Dalot making sure he's not left 1V1 which is clearly an instruction since there's plenty of times we're happy to leave Dalot 1v1. It's not ironic when United have 8 players in the penalty area and Forrest have 5, if Mogan Gibbs White is getting a free header 6 yards out in the middle of the 6 yard box then that's on the defence.
Fotmob says 65 minsHow did he do today ?
Pretty good vs a senegal side that hadnt lost for like 2 years . Think its just a bit of luck with him right now , would be great if they start going in as soon as mbeumo heads of to AFCON , cause we ll need em to.Fotmob says 65 mins
Rating - 7.7
Shots - 0 on target /4
Woodwork - 2
Passes - 12/13
I don't like him as a CF, completely nullifies him, and I feel swapping him around all the time messes with his rhythm
Yep. He was a 9 at Atletico, and it didn't work out. He's better deeper where he can get on the ball and carry it, so I don't know why we limit him by asking him to play as a 9. If either of our 10s were required to, I'd rather it was Mbeumo.I don't like him as a CF, completely nullifies him, and I feel swapping him around all the time messes with his rhythm
Seemed to work against Liverpool.Same here. Pretty sure everyone saw his biggest strength is picking up the ball and driving forward with it. If hes playing as a CF he has to leave the position to even have a chance of doing it, then there's no CF. If he stays puts in the CF then he rarely can drive forward as he should be the furthest forward already.
Its one of those square pegs in round holes experiments that doesnt work or even make sense.
