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Actually laughing at that tackle , sunday league.
It's worrying how uncomfortable Lindelof looks.No there isnt. But people make mistakes, including footballers. It's just a waiting game, to see how he beds in. I'll judge him in 18 months.
But if I was Jose I'd not sell Smalling or Jones now as they're better options right now.
Thank feck it wasn't tackling!It's a bit worrying that his standout quality was meant to be ability on the ball but he hasn't shown any of that at all.
Not at the minute he's not. Well he is, if he can play and those to can't but lets not get into technicalities.Not overly fussed about preseason performance. We've had average players look great during preseason and great players look average.
Hopefully he's an upgrade on the two sick notes.
Id rather have someone who is a natural CB rather than shoehorning other players in. Jose said he's a fan of specialists over utility players.
It's worrying how uncomfortable Lindelof looks.
Given how Mourinho has treated the likes of Shaw and Martial, I doubt Lindelof will get 18 months. Mind you because he's his signing, Jose will probably be more patient with him, not least for his ego.Not at the minute he's not. Well he is, if he can play and those to can't but lets not get into technicalities.
I think it's just nerves now. It's confidence. Some forget that United is a mega club and the pressure to perform is enormous.
Anyway, I'll give him 18 months before I'll start writing him off.
I know we signed Bailly and he settled straight away but football progression isn't linear so let's wait and see.
He made many mistake in pre season. Who cares?
Thank feck it wasn't tackling!
I can see him getting the Mhkitaryan treatment if he doesn't improve rapidly. If he takes this poor form into the season he'll be benched.Given how Mourinho has treated the likes of Shaw and Martial, I doubt Lindelof will get 18 months. Mind you because he's his signing, Jose will probably be more patient with him, not least for his ego.
It's natural to have concerns, and there's definitely some to be had. Im not at all pleased with his preseason performances either but I just think what he does in the league will be the true barometer of his progress and even then he deserves some time. Surely we can't judge on the success of his signing already?I really hope he improves but to me we've signed a dud here, put it this way if lindaloff was playing for city or Liverpool and playing like this then we'd all be laughing right now.
That says rojo was terrible when he first signed but he was arguably our best defender last season before his injury so he can improve...I think
Given how Mourinho has treated the likes of Shaw and Martial, I doubt Lindelof will get 18 months. Mind you because he's his signing, Jose will probably be more patient with him, not least for his ego.
Im happy to concede that footballers make mistakes, but that sentiment is only extended to some players. And the likes of Jones and Smalling aren't afforded that luxury anymore.No there isnt. But people make mistakes, including footballers. It's just a waiting game, to see how he beds in. I'll judge him in 18 months.
But if I was Jose I'd not sell Smalling or Jones now as they're better options right now.
It's not just one mistake but this mistake was attrocious for a pub team defender, let alone an international one. He has looked poor in every match so far. Rightfully people will question if he's any better than who we already have. I think Tuanzebe has earned the right to be higher in the pecking order. He really deserved a proper shot this season, instead of signing Lindelof imo.He made a mistake in pre season. Who cares?
Was thinking the same. He's the leading contender for this seasons Mkhitaryan/Salah/Cuadrado this season.I can see him getting the Mhkitaryan treatment if he doesn't improve rapidly. If he takes this poor form into the season he'll be benched.
Im happy to concede that footballers make mistakes, but that sentiment is only extended to some players. And the likes of Jones and Smalling aren't afforded that luxury anymore.
Plus 18 months is far too long a time to bed in, in my opinion.
Again, nothing to do with talent, all to do with attitude. Why is this so hard for folks here to get?Given how Mourinho has treated the likes of Shaw and Martial, I doubt Lindelof will get 18 months. Mind you because he's his signing, Jose will probably be more patient with him, not least for his ego.
Alright, but Fosu Mensah, Tuanzebe, Rojo, Smalling, Jones are well comfortable at CB. Blind has probably played more matches of high level as CB than Lindelof has.That's talking about skill set and not position. I'm aware Lindelof can also operate as a fullback, but I'm sure he was bought with the intention to play CB almost predominantly. He is meant to be good distributor of the ball which we arguably lack at the back apart from possibly Blind.
He wasnt signed to sit on the bench, so I was expecting him to be a starter by November.Well there is no right or wrong answer between us fans. Only the manager knows how much time he has to show that he deserves to be here.
How long do you think Lindelof should be given?
At 7.30 this morning whilst half asleep I wasn't wrong.
Utterly pointless signing and waste of money. Prepared to give him time but he looks very average to me
Doesn't sound like you are to me!At 7.30 this morning whilst half asleep I wasn't wrong.
Utterly pointless signing and waste of money. Prepared to give him time but he looks very average to me
It seems good on paper but last season towards the end we were desperate for any CB to fill in with Rojo, Bailly, Smalling and Jones all out at one point. Smalling and Jones are heavily unreliable.Alright, but Fosu Mensah, Tuanzebe, Rojo, Smalling, Jones are well comfortable at CB. Blind has probably played more matches of high level as CB than Lindelof has.
He wasnt signed to sit on the bench, so I was expecting him to be a starter by November.
He hasn't done anything to convince me that he's better than Smalling or Jones so far, but maybe he'll turn it around
Of course it means nothing, but if you look like a pub CB, it can only get better i guess. We were promised the Swedish Bonucci and got the Swedish Mangala (who also came from the Portuguese league as a talented CB and ended up being useless)Jones for the past two pre seasons has been garbage defensively yet still held his own when fit when the season actually started. Pre season for defenders mean nothing to be honest,