Man Utd 0:2 Man City
Vidyoyo
The bad "V"
Thought he was quality today
Almost scored too
Almost scored too
What????? Utter rubbish. Doesn't even get into Norwich.Thought he was quality today
Only one of them who looked up to the task, but sure.What????? Utter rubbish. Doesn't even get into Norwich.
I don't understand what his strengths are? Passing no
Heading no
Defending no
Get this rabbit out
Refreshing self reflectionGeorgia -Sweden 2-0 after Sweden missed 200 good chances.
Lindelof great first half. Second half he was responsible for conceding the 0-2 goal when he 1v1 tried to chip the ball to win it back and start a counter instead of just tackle. Can understand the urgency to attack when down 1 goal but as he said him self in the post match interview: “I fecked up”
the 3rd goal is a recent proof of this statement. It’s as if he wasn’t thereSilent nothingness, atypical of Lindelof.
Of course it does not help that Maguire is playing like a 50 Yo beside him but Lindelof is just such a nothing player, forwards have such a comfortable job against him.
In the background watching the goal go in, but he didn't make the noticeable mistake and he actually looks like a footballer unlike AWB and fat-ass Maguire and Shaw. Fraud of a defender.the 3rd goal is a recent proof of this statement. It’s as if he wasn’t there
you must be kidding. He's a horrific player with one of his best skills - staying out of criticism no matter for what. He was horrific throughout again, just Maguires brainfart made him somewhat look better, whereas he was bullied by CHampionship level attack again. BUt I keep thinking that people in this & Maguire's thread are just lIndelofs friends, brothers, family who just keep his image high.Ridiculous comments above. one eyed blind people!
One of the best united players today. VDB was possible better when he came on.
He alone kept it at 2-1 for a long time. How can you possibly fail to see this, it is obvious.
No need to argue with people here, they will blame Maguire for everything who until the mistake had a decent game, pretty much covering that central defence alone because Lindelof was just hiding again and he tried to defend and went toe to toe, he was, surprisingly, like 1000 times before, bullied again. Waste of times to fight in this thread, especially today, when an obviously horrible mistake by Maguire stole the show.So the 3rd goal should be dealt with at the near post by De Gea. Thats his mistake.
However
It is also a perfect example of Lindelof. The art of defending by not defending.
He puts his arms behind his back so it looks like hes doing something and the end result is a shot towards the near post which is not the worst outcome. But when you have a defender 1 vs 1 with an attacker in the box what you really want is your defender to take responsibility and block or win the ball. And Lindelof doesn't even try. He'll gamble on leaving the responsibility to his goalkeeper and De Gea messed it up.
He was bad and gets away with it because Maguire was horrendous. But that goal is proper defending, he's covering the dangerous area which is a short pass and trust De Gea to cover the goal. That was De Geas mistake mostly.the 3rd goal is a recent proof of this statement. It’s as if he wasn’t there
should’ve closed in. Agree DDG’s fault tooHe was bad and gets away with it because Maguire was horrendous. But that goal is proper defending, he's covering the dangerous area which is a short pass and trust De Gea to cover the goal. That was De Geas mistake mostly.
The only thing he does is set his hair when it covers his eyes.
No he hasnt. He's been below average for a CB at a club that hopes to be in the top 4, but some nightmare performances from Maguire, Shaw, at times AWB and individual errors from De Gea have stood out more and taken the attention away from him. He's still not doing well enough himself, but on those days where his teammates have done things particularly stupid and had a shocker he's gone under the radar. That and Varane's signing means hes a backup, but because we signed a player who can't stay fit at the moment Lindelof is still playing as much football as a starter. So he kinda gets marked on being a backup, but he's starting all the time like he used to.He made a mistake. So what? He's been decent all season unlike the calamities he's playing with. Was much better than those other 3 this game as well. Cut him some slack. He's not starting material but as a 3rd CB I'm a-okay with Lindelof.
We should replace Maguire with a professional that can partner Varane as first choice.
I’ve concluded you just don’t watch us play. None of our defence have been decent, just some parts have been particularly horrendous.He made a mistake. So what? He's been decent all season unlike the calamities he's playing with. Was much better than those other 3 this game as well. Cut him some slack. He's not starting material but as a 3rd CB I'm a-okay with Lindelof.
We should replace Maguire with a professional that can partner Varane as first choice.
The hate he gets on here is amazining. Hes been our best defender this season (outside Varane who brings calmness). Our best CB pairing is him and Varane.With the rest of the defensive unit falling apart around him, I thought he was relatively good for most of the match. Had a shit end to the match though.
Spot on. I hate that whole arms behind the back defending. It's not natural and puts the defender at a disadvantage.So the 3rd goal should be dealt with at the near post by De Gea. Thats his mistake.
However
It is also a perfect example of Lindelof. The art of defending by not defending.
He puts his arms behind his back so it looks like hes doing something and the end result is a shot towards the near post which is not the worst outcome. But when you have a defender 1 vs 1 with an attacker in the box what you really want is your defender to take responsibility and block or win the ball. And Lindelof doesn't even try. He'll gamble on leaving the responsibility to his goalkeeper and De Gea messed it up.
What do you expect him to do? If he has his arms out and if the ball gets stuck on his arm it is a penalty. It is stupid but it is the law.Spot on. I hate that whole arms behind the back defending. It's not natural and puts the defender at a disadvantage.
This doesn’t hold up. I am Swedish and I think he was dogshit today. You simply can’t defend like he did today.The usual hate Lindelof-mob always shows up. He plays in a back 4 with Maguire and Shaw who has been so poor this season they should be loaned out to a championship side.
The ONLY reason they still play for united is that they are English! Foreign players in uk have a MUCH harder time with media and fans.
Lindelof has managed to (individually) have a decent season in a team that is underperforming and he plays along side Harry Maguire!
If all of you complaining about Lindelof watch where 80% of uniteds goals come from its obviously the left side of defence (with plenty help from a non-existent midfield).
BUT its to easy to explain all of the unexplainable onesidedness on this forum (and in press) with a comment about nationality. So i will be kind.
MAYBE he doesnt suit some one who thinks a defender must be 6ft5in, has two wooden legs and shouts abuse at everyone AND where passing, reading the game and positioning are seen as optional extras (as in English football pre -00).
In that case you are just trying to make friends haha. Sorry.This doesn’t hold up. I am Swedish and I think he was dogshit today. You simply can’t defend like he did today.