He looks like he's been here for time.
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Said it in the match thread, his ability to read the game is a joy. Keeps things nice and simple also.
Indeed. Didn't really look like he is out of place. I guess the experiences really counts. Experiences being a PL player, being the champions, twice! as well as being Mourinho player before.
Looks like he's exactly what we needed.
Said it earlier in the year. We needed a functional player in that position and we'd improve drastically.
Not even sure why people are surprised. He's always been a fantastic player, defensively and on the ball. Not too many DM's have that.
Don't want to go overboard but he just oozes a lot of class. Notice how he is directing people around him too.
I noticed at one point Matic received the ball from one of our defender and Pogba was near him, Matic directed him to run forward and occupy the space in the front. Pogba did so and Matic gave him a simple pass forward after that. Looks like Matic is going to be one of the leader we require so badly. Everything feels so assured around Matic. I also feel that the players are more assured now because of him. Will be an amazing signing for us.
He looked brilliant fairplay.
We did only sign him a few days ago, right? Just slotted in so well, and looks like he's been here for years.
I was against signing him but he's made so many tackles in this first half already, I know its preseason and Sampdoria but he's looking great in front the defence.
He's a class player. Really going to give us balance and steel in midfield we've not had in god knows how long.
Very impressive (no hyperbole).
Thrilled with him.
Thrilled with him.
Someone in the Matchday thread said he was injured. Surely not?
I know it's rumoured that he pushed for the move.
But Chelsea have sold a player in his prime who is perhaps the most perfect fit for the position one of their rivals are desperate to fill to that rival. For £35m plus addons too.
It's baffling.
But Chelsea have sold a player in his prime who is perhaps the most perfect fit for the position one of their rivals are desperate to fill to that rival. For £35m plus addons too.
It's baffling.
cool, calm, physically imposing, quick, read the game well, good passing
only 45 mins but a very promising 45 all the same
only 45 mins but a very promising 45 all the same
For all the players we'd been linked to at the beginning of the summer, he was the last player I was expecting to get.
It's hard to understand of why Chelsea was willing to sell him to United.
It was just a preseason game but looked impressive for his first outing.
Might sound weird but I like his left-footedness.
He goes off and Sampdoria get a free shot on the edge of our box.
The missing link!
He was immense in the 2nd half of 13/14 when he returned to Chelsea in January. He went toe-to-toe with Toure in peak form I remember. I do think he has regressed since the 14/15 title winning season.
Apparently he's 29 so that means he's passed it. Or something like that. Heard it from a FM legend.
That was @Ban. He was joking though.
He looked quite comfortable on the pitch which is promising. Just keep it going Nemanja!
My friend from university who is a massive Chelsea fan had put up half a page of abuse to the Chelsea management on facebook, when they sold him to us.
I payed my dues.
Very tidy, pretty much what I expected from him, I'm glad he's with us. Huge plus for that situation with the fan too, he seems a very modest if not shy guy.
I'm hoping that where he played tonight is where he'll play long term; sat infront of the defence by himself, with players ahead of him. Chelsea supporters seem to indicate that's his best position by far, one he didn't get to play last season.
Shame he's retiring next season.
Has he got his freedom pass yet?
All we can hope for is a Robbie Fowler type thing. Get a few months out of him before he goes to Sydney to live out his final days in the game.
seems a very humble and quiet guy. refreshing with all those twats around in football these days
Very impressed with Matic tonight some great interceptions and positionally very good.
Good to see him make his debut tonight, I was expecting only 45 minutes from him. He looked very comfortable and looks like he's been wearing a United shirt for some time. I liked his interview at the end too, he looks really pleased to be here and comes across as a great guy.
Time after time
Just watched the game. The guy absolutely bossed that half, sampdoria couldn't even get out their half, and when they did he was there disrupting everything.
Must admit I wasn't hugely excited but he's going to be a solid addition.
Must admit I wasn't hugely excited but he's going to be a solid addition.
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