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Will he play more this season than last?
his midfield partner (in a 442 midfield) was not up to it today, that would be suicidal against BarcaHe was bossing it for the first half an hour. Was pretty ropey after that. Especially in the 2nd half.
The errors he was accountable for today weren't Schneiderlin's fault though. He cheaply gave away the ball on a good few occasions whilst not really under much pressure.his midfield partner (in a 442 midfield) was not up to it today, that would be suicidal against Barca
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They didn't combine a great deal. The big problem was the lack of cover whenever PSG hit us on the break; either they were incorrectly positioned or they didn't have the legs, probably a combination of the two. Defensively they look a painfully slow combination.Didn't watch the game. How did he get on with Bastian?
Defensively, I think the bigger problem was the center back but they were a bit slow in terms of closing down between the two of them. Nothing wrong with either on the ball though IMO, and we looked a lot more threatening in the first half compared to the second.Didn't watch the game. How did he get on with Bastian?
They didn't combine a great deal. The big problem was the lack of cover whenever PSG hit us on the break; either they were incorrectly positioned or they didn't have the legs, probably a combination of the two. Defensively they look a painfully slow combination.
Thanks guys.Defensively, I think the bigger problem was the center back but they were a bit slow in terms of closing down between the two of them. Nothing wrong with either on the ball though IMO, and we looked a lot more threatening in the first half compared to the second.
With Schneiderlin next to Carrick, it's too defensive still. With Schweinsteiger at least we look pretty creative and can pass it around quickly, but that goes away with Schneiderlin. Herrera is the key one IMO that has to partner them for it to work. He offers the creative, forward thinking from midfield that none of the others have along with having more energy and being quicker then the others.Thanks guys.
Lack of dynamism was my worry when playing the both of them. I mean, when it comes to keeping the ball, theres not many better, but they wont give you a whole lot of energy, which is why Schneiderlin has to start next to one of them, in my opinion.
I agree, we should use Carrick/Herrera and Schneiderlin/Schweini as the partnerships if we want a good balance at the base of the midfield.With Schneiderlin next to Carrick, it's too defensive still. With Schweinsteiger at least we look pretty creative and can pass it around quickly, but that goes away with Schneiderlin. Herrera is the key one IMO that has to partner them for it to work. He offers the creative, forward thinking from midfield that none of the others have along with having more energy and being quicker then the others.
I'd be over the moon if Herrera was played as the 8, but with Van Gaal wanting two defensive mids in front of thr back four, that's looking unlikely.With Schneiderlin next to Carrick, it's too defensive still. With Schweinsteiger at least we look pretty creative and can pass it around quickly, but that goes away with Schneiderlin. Herrera is the key one IMO that has to partner them for it to work. He offers the creative, forward thinking from midfield that none of the others have along with having more energy and being quicker then the others.
Even if he's dropped, I still think he'll see plenty of playing time this season. There'll be teams when we probably do go Schneiderlin/Schweinsteiger/Carrick, and even if we don't, Carrick will get some game time since it's unlikely that Schweinsteiger will manage to play every game - he'll feature regularly, but probably miss plenty.might be dropped if the coach persists with 4-3-3 point forward. he is the best as the lone pivote, but that may not be used much this season
won't be, ever. surely LvG wants to experiment, he knows where the limit is thoughThere'll be teams when we probably do go Schneiderlin/Schweinsteiger/Carrick,
It'll be very rare, but I do think it's possible that we'll see that combo every so often, even if it's just when LVG wants us to comfortably control/see out a game.won't be, ever. surely LvG wants to experiment, he knows where the limit is though
the classic Alonso - Bastian which the whole world has warned about
twitching arse predicted if so. teams can easily bombard that midfield and create chancesIt'll be very rare, but I do think it's possible that we'll see that combo every so often, even if it's just when LVG wants us to comfortably control/see out a game.
yeah. his freshness's the thing we need, plan ahead for the UCL game. also have Bastian now so it's easier to pull him out when suitableClass as usual. Looked a bit leggy in the second half, which I guess is why Van Gaal replaced him.
it's a double pivot, so players take turn to advanceSurprised that he was advancing beyond Schneiderlin in the first half, solid tidy start.
yes when fit, I don't see problems with itIt will be interesting to see if he can remain our no 1 choice.
Thought the same. I'd like to see how many he made in the 1st half: seemed like several.Made some great interceptions, I was thinking it well done Schneiderlin but then saw multiple times it was Carrick. It will be interesting to see if he can remain our no 1 choice.
Carrick made 4 interceptions, all in the first half. Schneiderlin made 3, one of which was in the first half.Thought the same. I'd like to see how many he made in the 1st half: seemed like several.
I think we'll eventually see sense and revert to 433 with Carrick deepest.Played well, but I don't like the way LVG is using him.
At his age, he should be able to sit back and control the game, with two runners proving the 'legs'. Not having to charge around in a 2 man midfield.