LVG has already shown he will stick with a working formula. He stuck with the 3-5-2 despite ugly play when we were grinding out results during a good period. And he stuck with Young on the left keeping out our record signing during that terrific run in the latter half of last season.
I know right? I mean I knew he was talented, but I didn't really see that much hype surrounding him apart from those who play FIFA
Nah I understand what you're saying - it's impossible to say which of the 2 will eventually turn out better - I'm just glad we have them both as wellI know right? I mean I knew he was talented, but I didn't really see that much hype surrounding him apart from those who play FIFA
Well yes, he has started off better than Memphis that's for sure, but in my opinion it's got more to do with chemistry etc. than pure footballing ability. This isn't me trying in any way shape or form to downplay Martial's ability, but more than anything trying to highlight the fact that Memphis also has that in abundance.
In my opinion Memphis will be just as good & important for United if not better (still probably leaning towards the latter), he's just gonna take a while longer to settle in.
On a side note, t's kind of funny because while I'm really trying to avoid comparisons between the 2 sets of players since they're not the same and we can't know how Memphis & Martial will turn out, but the similarities of certain circumstances are just too much to completely ignore when thinking back to Ronaldo & Rooney. One started off slow, and while showing a lot of potential it was clear that he's not the finished article, the other started off with a bang, the positions they play, the fact that both were brought in at (relatively) the same time (I know R&R didn't actually sign in the same window, but still close enough), both during times when United were in need of a rebuild, and both 2 of the world's most promissing young players at the time. I'm not saying either of M&M are going to reach either of R&R's level, but I for one am firmly on the hype train for these 2 and I honestly believe they can be world class (although Ronaldo's level is a class or 2 above that).
Christ, Memphis even had a "fight" with Van Persie, it just keeps getting weirder.
if they turn out anywhere near a prime Rooney - let alone Ronaldo, we'll have 2 fantastic footballers indeed.To be fair, if you look at the champions league knockout stages thread during the Monaco-valencia games, it was filled with "Martial
" or "wow martial is class" or "we need to sign him". And last season he was 18 years old at the start, so it's highly unlikely you'd see him play amazingly at that age. Players develop a lot in their early years.Yeah like I said, I didn't follow many of Monaco's matches, in fact, I think the Arsenal games were the only ones I did follow and even though Martial got some plaudits - iirc - most of them went to Kondogbia.To be fair, if you look at the champions league knockout stages thread during the Monaco-valencia games, it was filled with "Martial
Ah but this thread wasn't really made to see who's better right now, but who the caf thought would turn out to be the better player overall.
Not really. But fair enough if people get something from it. I have compared them I suppose in a fleeting glimpse on matchday, both young I wish both the best of luck.
