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The game has changed, unfortunately. We are seeing less and less technical players come through. The game is all about pace and athleticism now, what you can do with a ball at your feet comes second.
Think about it - how many purely technical footballers exist in the modern game? Modric is probably the last of a dying breed. Players in the mould of a Scholes, Xavi, Iniesta are a rarity now.
Scholes openly said he never considered himself an athlete. He confessed to eating chips all the time and he’s also asthmatic. He got by by being really really good at football. But sadly, the way the game has evolved, he probably wouldn’t get a look in in the modern game.
Also, didn’t Pirlo admit to smoking and playing PS2 all day before the World Cup final? And how good was he?!
I think we’ve just been spoiled with watching wonderful, naturally gifted footballers over the years, and not just at United. We have high expectations. But the game has changed - as infuriating as that is.
The fact of the matter is the likes of Rashford, Sterling will win the majority of sprints, Fred will outrun most for 90 mins and beyond, and that justifies their selection. And on the occasion that they do something good with a ball at their feet, it’s considered a bonus.
Think about it - how many purely technical footballers exist in the modern game? Modric is probably the last of a dying breed. Players in the mould of a Scholes, Xavi, Iniesta are a rarity now.
Scholes openly said he never considered himself an athlete. He confessed to eating chips all the time and he’s also asthmatic. He got by by being really really good at football. But sadly, the way the game has evolved, he probably wouldn’t get a look in in the modern game.
Also, didn’t Pirlo admit to smoking and playing PS2 all day before the World Cup final? And how good was he?!
I think we’ve just been spoiled with watching wonderful, naturally gifted footballers over the years, and not just at United. We have high expectations. But the game has changed - as infuriating as that is.
The fact of the matter is the likes of Rashford, Sterling will win the majority of sprints, Fred will outrun most for 90 mins and beyond, and that justifies their selection. And on the occasion that they do something good with a ball at their feet, it’s considered a bonus.