Think he was only on the sidelines for the charity game and did not actually play.
Come the Euros in the summer he will be fit and firing there is no doubt about that.
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Come the Euros in the summer he will be fit and firing there is no doubt about that.
This is the moment for Garner to get some minutes. If something happens to Fred, Garner ought to get those minutes. If he opts for Jones, or a non-CM in midfield over Garner I will be mightily unimpressed.
We might as well play Garner and Levitt next to Fred at this point, because the season is done and Matic is finished as a player at the top level.
Because it speaks to the lack of depth of the squad. McTominay has come on well but this is his first proper season of first-team football - he was barely on the fringes a year ago.
Just in time for the Transfer Window to close.
Was hoping Matic would be sold in January, instead he will be starting most (if not all) games the next months. The end result of incredible recruitment over several years by Woodward.
Reasonably likely we go out of two cups this month, and fall behind in the league, yet we still won't sign anyone to fix the issues.
Who told you that he played in a charity game? Has it been reported by anyone that he did? Because he didn't.
McTominay being injured is a massive blow.
He didnt play, but he was certainly moving freely on the touchline without any kind of brace/cast or support
Both being injured is a blow of course, but it highlights a few things. McTominay is a growing influence on the team, and is now more confident as a Prem player. He'll be missed, but, but.. probably will benefit from a rest. He's carried our midfield this season.
I'm my opinion, Pogba is managing his last season here. He wanted out last season and nothing has changed my mind. A shame, but also a reality.
I'm my opinion, Pogba is managing his last season here. He wanted out last season and nothing has changed my mind. A shame, but also a reality.
Most predicted this would happen at the start of the season.
Solskjaer should make the board an ultimatum this month. If Woodward wants to save face then he’ll have to back him. Not backing him is the same as sacking him this month.
Solskjaer should make the board an ultimatum this month. If Woodward wants to save face then he’ll have to back him. Not backing him is the same as sacking him this month.
None of these mean something though, not everything requires a brace or support and we don't even know what the issue is. It could easily be pain after intensive activities. Doctors don't do what you are trying to do and I don't think that it's a good idea to even try.
Whatever the question, Jones in midfield is never the answer. In defense either tbh.
Are you nut ?
He’ll end up getting an extension now.
Not that I expect it to happen, but I'd love to see Galbraith and/or Puigmal make the match day squads as a result.
Pure speculation on my part, but I get the feeling Ole is reluctant to sign any midfield reinforcements as he thinks these two will be ready for next season. Unfortunately they’re not ready yet. I’m fine with that if they end up as good as the other academy products we’ve brought through like Williams, Greenwood and McTominay, but we should try and pick up a loaner or two to see us through to the end of the season.
Still no.midfield signing. Rotten club.
After watching his post match interviews it seems United are looking at “1 or 2” midfielders to buy in this window we have our 2 main midfield options injured (again) i will be mazes if we dont buy in January with the state of our squad.
This is literally a disaster. It is going to be a horrendous month.
We're only just looking at options. Not sure how we weren't before these injuries. Jokers.
Hopefully it's only for a month but I have a feeling it may be longer. Hopefully we are still close to Chelsea when he comes back and that he plays amazing and helps us get into Champions League next season
He's a good lad, but needs to be in a midfield with two better midfielders, not that he is the best of the three.
Nothing against Fred and I always kept believing that he will become useful for us but that he suddenly became absolute key to our season after not having been on the bench for long spells tells you all you need to know.
It would be pure crazy if we don't sign at least 2 players, ASAP.
Totally agree with you on this. We still have a chance of 4th and winning Europa League. As our squad is so thin if we suffer a few more injuries we will be fecked and may be lucky to qualify for Europa next season.
More bothered about Scott being out for longer than expected, a good little player who gives his all. Dont really care about Pog as i dont think he cares at all.
Luckily Fred picked the right time to step up to the plate.
Luckily Fred picked the right time to step up to the plate.
Fosu-Mensah turning 22 years old today, maybe he will be the answer to our midfield prayers.
It is only 2nd January in fairness
Not sure why people think he could even be a likely answer. He's a headless chicken, much better trusting someone like Garner there, than Fosu Mensah
The amount of people pretending Pogba played a charity game to fit there hate narrative.
He was MANAGING the charity game which would have no affect on his ankle more than him doing anything in Manchester on his day off.
He was MANAGING the charity game which would have no affect on his ankle more than him doing anything in Manchester on his day off.
Half of the Caf knew this before the season started. Instead of buying a CM or a right winger we got a marginal upgrade on Smalling for 80 mil.
Fosu Mensah and Bailly are like new signings. They will solve all our problems. The two princes that were promised.
Wow, that'll be quite a load to put on Fred's shoulders.
We made a huge mistake by not signing a midfielder last summer,cause losing Pogba and Mctominay for a significant chunk of time could really derail our season.We have to try to bring someone in this month,even if it’s only on loan until the end of the season...If we are stuck with Fred,Matic and pereira for the next 7-8 games,then our season could go into a tailspin....
Garner and Fosu Mensah need to step up now, until we get some work done in the market and find two quality midfielders. One pure destroyer and one playmaker type.
Clearly need to sign a CM in Jan if we're serious about 4th
Agree. It was crazy that we didn't recruit in midfield. But Woodward can hide behind the excuse that the right players are not available if he has no intention of signing players that are clearly needed in certain areas.