[m1y2]

He has been solid. But frankly he's gotten overpraised a bit as he's added little to nothing in attack so far in all games combined.

agreed

 

[Ace of Spades]

Had a poor game, can offer a lot more. No idea why his attacking game has been so poor, seems to do better for his national team and was even played as a wing back when he was at torino.

 

[Drifter]

Most difficult game for him so far.Couldn't get forward and was caught out at the back a few times.

 

[itso 7]

He was atrocious defensively and in attack he was a non factor but I think he might have been a bit overplayed in the last few weeks though. We really should manage the workload on our players more skilfully than we have thus far. Valencia should have played either the Liverpool match or last night.

 

[United again!]

Lol I though that little exchange a few games back "Darmian Wank-Goggles" was a bit of a laugh. It is a shame after his solid display.

 

[Sarni]

Had a poor game, can offer a lot more. No idea why his attacking game has been so poor, seems to do better for his national team and was even played as a wing back when he was at torino.

I was under impression that he's a very offensive full back from his time at Torino, he barely played full back there - was usually a wing back and a very offensive one at that (likewise for Italy). I don't understand why he's been so poor offensively here.

 

[Mark_GrumpyLion]

Bad day at the office. Time to forget about it and move on. Maybe rest him during the weekend, all though Valencia does not fill me with confidence.

 

[CG1010]

Hasn't played very well this half. Needs to get back to his early season form.

 

[Hed Zitin]

Part of being a fullback is to attack.

 

[iammemphis]

After a great start he's been less impressive. He has played alot for us (and italy?) so maybe he needs abit of a break?

 

[Ole's_toe_poke]

He's definitely looking a bit tired.

 

[Devil may care]

Needs to offer more in attack given we don't have a proper wide player on the right.

 

[Bojan11]

I don't think pairing him up with a slow player like Mata helps him. If he had someone a bit more explosive alongside him, so that space opens up for him.

Valencia did well when he came on. But how many attacks was he really involved in? Not many.

 

[ThanksBoss26]

A bit like Depay, who's also played very game in a new league and both internationals, Darmian is another who might benefit from a rest on Wednesday.

 

[Hamadovich86]

Think he needs to rest a bit hasn't been the same since the international break.

 

[Obiorahking_]

That guy is in dire need of some rest. I would rest him for the Wolfsburg game in ten days and let Valencia play the next two games against Ipswitch Town and Sunderland. Both him and Depay are not used to this level of intensity so it is best not to run these players to the ground.

 

[Raw]

LVG said he took him off as he gave too much space for Tadic, then praised Valencia as Tadic was nowhere to be seen in the 2nd half.

Could be seeing more of Valencia now, not particularly against it to be honest.

 

[bosnian_red]

Yeah, definitely looked a bit tired. Also think he would perform a lot better going forwards with somebody to overlap. But the way we play, Mata's like an additional #10 and Darmian has the right all to himself. Valencia was a beast when he came on so I'm not against rotating them for a bit as Valencia is more then capable.

 

[SirAF]

He was dogshit today, just needs a bit of a rest and he'll be back.

 

[Sied]

Way too many crosses were coming in from his side in that first half. Hopefully the combination of only playing a half today and getting a rest midweek (presumably) will make him fresh for next weekend.

 

[Acole9]

I think he needs a rest, he got done by Tadic (to be fair he is a good player) many times down that side. We looked much better in that area when Valencia came on at half time.

 

[DanNistelrooy]

Didn't think I would be saying this but I would like Valencia to get a couple of games at RB, especially in the next couple vs Ipswich and Sunderland when you can expect us to have 70+%. Darmian isn't providing anywhere near enough on the ball and is always too deep when we are in possession. His solid defending from the first few games seems to have disappeared too, shaky moments vs Swansea and really poor performances vs PSV & Southampton.

 

[Raw]

I really really like him at LB. Good to know we have a competent replacement for Shaw.

 

[Randall Flagg]

@AngeloHenriquez

Remember when you quoted a guy for the mental post thread when he dared to suggest darmian be played at left back

Heh

 

[Sigma]

Thought him and Valencia were as good as each other tbh. Both very good

 

[Devil may care]

As solid defensively at LB as he is at RB and actually looked better in attack today.

 

[togg]

Another brilliant signing by LVG. Solid, dependable and talented.

 

[Kill 'em all]

Darmian excellent in both fullback positions and also can do the job as a CB. Quite great that we can depend on such a talented and versatile player.

 

[Mark_GrumpyLion]

Leave him there and have Valencia on the RB spot. Good cover for Shaw.

 

[Isotope]

He's just immense. I think he could play for any big team in the world, and wouldn't look out of place.

 

[Godfather]

I love that cheeky fecker to bits.

 

[Varun]

Very good at LB too. Great to see.

 

[Amadaeus]

My man of the match. Looked solid defensively, and intelligent on the ball. I have not seen such a well putt together and balanced fullback like Darmien in awhile. With Shaw on the left, they are perhaps the best fullback pairing at United for a very long time.

 

[Adisa]

He's the kind of guy you'd want to go to war with.

 

[dasty]

Glad to see him back to his usual standards again after a minor hiccup. Looked as good playing LB as he was in RB. I love the versatility of the players in the team right now, everyone can play lots of positions and that helps us cope with injuries better.

 

[K2K]

He's just immense. I think he could play for any big team in the world, and wouldn't look out of place.

was linked to Bayern before joining us, and supposedly they balked a the price quoted..20 mil Euros is too much for a rb for most teams ..Its a bloody bargain for us.

 

[Jazz]

Can see LVG's logic in wanting players that are 'flexible' and can play multiple positions. Surprised how well he's played LB today. Hope he continues with those performances until Luke is back.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

I think this guy is our best defender. Solid at RB, as impressive at LB. Fast becoming one of my favourite players, along with Blind.

 

[RuudTom83]

I'd put him in the same category as Blind, both are good players with very consistent levels of performances, but you wouldn't claim either was world class.

I'm a big fan of both players!

 

[Sam]

Thought he was brilliant today, back to his early season form after a bit of a blip.