Herrera is a ball winner, a proactive one but he cant control the midfeild and Posession as he is a different type of player, big games is very much about midfeild control as we found out against madrid.
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We won't have the luxury or ability to control possession against a Real Madrid, and trying to 'do what they do' is an almost guaranteed way to confirm defeat. Carrick and Matic won't be controlling any midfield against Real.
I suspect we will set up to counter their style.
But , also we wont have to get dominated and try to absorb all the pressure, and wait for counters. If we cant dominate we need to actually kep it to a level where no one dominates the midfeild,
Fellani is a good target man up the pitch , but he can never be that midfeilder we would need to provide that quality in the midfield in possesion.
If you don't qualify for the euros or world cup then you're restricted to friendlies and qualifiers. Not a huge number of games to play in that event
He did refuse to play for them for about 9 months due to the manager not selecting him to start (though he was in the squads) for a period of time.
So thats probably cost him some appearances too
So thats probably cost him some appearances too
Swansea 0:4 Man Utd
Less of a highlight reel performance today, but it's his calm head and sensible yet dominant play that helped Pogba turn the game around, no doubt.
I know it's only 2 games in, but I really think Matic is the dream CM partner for Pogba.
Love this guy as a Utd player, hope the 2 of them stay fit all season - it'll basically define our season I think.
I know it's only 2 games in, but I really think Matic is the dream CM partner for Pogba.
Love this guy as a Utd player, hope the 2 of them stay fit all season - it'll basically define our season I think.
A Matic Pogba partnership is worthy of wining the CL.
Such an important signing. He completes our midfield.
Was very good but not on the level he was at against West Ham.
Crucial to our team.
IMO, his intent to always look forwards rather than passing it back contributes a lot to our attack. His confidence when he drives forward with the ball is amazing.
Of course, you can't expect worldies every game like the West Ham one. He was a solid 7/10 today.
Of course, you can't expect worldies every game like the West Ham one. He was a solid 7/10 today.
Picked up couple of slight knocks but kept it up.
Terminatić.
Terminatić.
Great signing. He understands the system and looks like hes been playing for us for years.
He reminds me of Patrick Vieira.
Thanks Chelsea. Round 2. 36 to go 
He's like a spider grabbing every ball, robbing players of possession left and right! Seriously his reading of the game is top notch, a la Carrick you might say because he's always in the right place in the right time without ever needing to make a sliding tackle.
Thought he was man of the match. Very good at mopping up the lose possession.
Excellent again. Rarely gets credit for his passing from deep but ala Carrick he's always trying to pass forward and start attacks.
Always keeps things ticking. A lot better offensively than I would have imagined too.
What the feck were they at selling him to us 
Solid solid solid.
I've always had a soft spot for Chelsea, even more so after gifting us this gem
Another Excellent performance from Nemanja.
I'm going against the grain but felt he wasn't as dominant as last week and struggled in parts. I thought both he and Pogba were 2nd best in large portions of the game and bringing Fellaini on helped (it hurts to even type that!)
But I for one am really glad they did!What the feck were they at selling him to us
He seems to be truly the "missing piece".
He is like an octopus - everywhere at any time to get a tackle in and win the ball back. Another great performance!
He is like an octopus - everywhere at any time to get a tackle in and win the ball back. Another great performance!
Great match again. Calm on the ball, cover the distance in front of the defense and pushing us forward. Pogba is the most one benefiting from having such a great DMF with him.
Awesome again today, strong, great positional sense, prefect partner for Pogba.
Thanks very much Chelski.
Thanks very much Chelski.
One of the best signings from us in recent seasons
Take Matic out today and Pogba would never have turned his performance (and the game) around.
It's Matic's calm head, sensible, yet dominant plays that free Pogba.
Without Matic today that Pogba performance would've spiraled, and I think we'd be looking at a very different game and result.
Solid as fook again
I lost count on how many times did won the ball back today. It feels so good to have a proper 'cleaning lady' as we call them in Sweden in midfield again.
Yup as I said, very good today.
Was a big supporter of getting him, but he's started even better than I thought he would. He's so what we have lacked.
Another top display. Conte must be livid seeing that!
Very classy player
Very classy player
I love that he's a mix of Carrick and Schweinsteiger. He's got the passing of Carrick and, like Bastian, he can withstand players pressing him very well with his shielding of the ball and close control, plus he isn't afraid of leaving his position to press/tackle or dribbling when he sees space.
Another good outing, he kept it simple and mopped up in front of the back 4 if Jonesy didn't beat him to it.
He doesn't just free up Pogba, he frees up everybody.
simply love him.. perfect signing for us.
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