Just posting my first thread ever here, so sorry if something like this already exists.
Also, sorry if it comes off a bit pointless to claim something like this in Manchester United forum. But I have a serious problem reading certain topics in terms of how we judge over players.
I've mentioned it in match day thread against Newcastle too, only couple of days ago in the race for top four thread, people actually claimed we have best or second best first eleven, and only at the squad level there is difference which makes our opponents that much stronger than us.
I tend to see myself as a bit more objective, because United is not the only team I support, and I usually don't have rose-tinted glasses when watching the games, but I may be wrong of course.
The thing is, I don't see our squad/first eleven as anything better than top four finish. De Gea, Maguire, Wan Bissaka/Dalot, McTominay, Fred, Rashford are really not top players, and they are first eleven. I won't get into judgement of others, possibly there are more than just them, but there is five positions that we should aim to fill with much better players.
Rashford was compared to Mbappe here few years ago. Of course, we are fans and there has to be some amount of whishful thinking. Also, it is easy for me to just act as a smartass in hindsight, but I don't think he ever warranted such comparisons.
Another one that isn't performing even close to the level that he is expected is Greenwood. Yes, he is great talent, but on this season's form and role, he may one day turn into new Rashford.
Third time sorry for posting this
May be just a post-match rant after watching that crap. But I really think we aren't judging them realistically which in turns creates incredible level of expectations, which these players simply can't meet.
Also, sorry if it comes off a bit pointless to claim something like this in Manchester United forum. But I have a serious problem reading certain topics in terms of how we judge over players.
I've mentioned it in match day thread against Newcastle too, only couple of days ago in the race for top four thread, people actually claimed we have best or second best first eleven, and only at the squad level there is difference which makes our opponents that much stronger than us.
I tend to see myself as a bit more objective, because United is not the only team I support, and I usually don't have rose-tinted glasses when watching the games, but I may be wrong of course.
The thing is, I don't see our squad/first eleven as anything better than top four finish. De Gea, Maguire, Wan Bissaka/Dalot, McTominay, Fred, Rashford are really not top players, and they are first eleven. I won't get into judgement of others, possibly there are more than just them, but there is five positions that we should aim to fill with much better players.
Rashford was compared to Mbappe here few years ago. Of course, we are fans and there has to be some amount of whishful thinking. Also, it is easy for me to just act as a smartass in hindsight, but I don't think he ever warranted such comparisons.
Another one that isn't performing even close to the level that he is expected is Greenwood. Yes, he is great talent, but on this season's form and role, he may one day turn into new Rashford.
Third time sorry for posting this
May be just a post-match rant after watching that crap. But I really think we aren't judging them realistically which in turns creates incredible level of expectations, which these players simply can't meet.