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Here's the #MUFC team to play Feyenoord... #UEL






8:47 am - 15 Sep 2016
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Really interested to see how Eric Bailly & Chris Smalling fare together.
 
RhQQ said:
Really interested to see how Eric Bailly & Chris Smalling fare together.
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Not that I know a great deal of Utd fans granted, but those few I either know personally or whenever I listen to any on anything locally; none of them really rates Chris 'always a catastrophe waiting to happen' Smalling. It was he and not Blind they all wanted replaced this summer which Mourinho seems to concur with.

The only place that he seems to be really rated is on these here boards. (And the media who are just desperate for anything English at a big club.).

Take all that FWIW.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Not that I know a great deal of Utd fans granted, but those few I either know personally or whenever I listen to any on anything locally; none of them really rates Chris 'always a catastrophe waiting to happen' Smalling. It was he and not Blind they all wanted replaced this summer which Mourinho seems to concur with.

The only place that he seems to be really rated is on these here boards. (And the media who are just desperate for anything English at a big club.).

Take all that FWIW.
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He was our best outfield player last season in my opinion, along with Martial, not that that's saying a whole pile. But I do rate him, gives 110%, superb in the air both defensively & offensively, reads the game well, no nonsense, quick across the ground... the only thing is, that's describing Eric Bailly too, which is why I'm interested to see how they'll fare together. Surprised to hear the people you know think that, but everyone's entitled to their opinion. I think his aggression can maybe leave that impression with some people.
 
Seeing the Feyenoord captain reminds me of how much I miss him. By no means the greatest footballer in the World. But man did he make the most of his limitations through sheer hard work and man did he score some majorly important goals.

I shall pay particular attention to Smalling RhQQ. Give me an interest.
 
Really cant wait to see this team play. If you swap Rojo and Rashford for Shaw/Zlatan I would say that would probably be my preferred lineup. I think these players will complement each other well and play more as a unit. If I were to change it further then maybe change Herrera for Pogba and put Mkhitaryan on the right with Mata at 10.

So many options with these players. If they put in a good performance tonight I can see a massive headache for Jose. Pick a TEAM not individuals on a team sheet.
 
Smalling made a huge progress last 2 years. He used to be an error waiting to happen, but LVG seems to have beat a lot tactical awerness into him. Still, Smallings biggest enemy is Bailey, who does everything Smalling does but better.
 
I'm really curious about this three-man midfield. Can't wait to see how Pogba wil perform. I've been really critical of Rooney and Fellaini, so i hope Schneiderlin and Herrera can seize the opportunity.
 
Anyone see that absolute beaut of a tackle from Schneiderlin? Superb
 
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Is it just me or has darmian's crossing improved? His crossing was always good even at Torino. Was good at the start last season, but then got injured and lost form. He was very good for Torino not only defensively but attacking also. Just needs games and confidence. Still a top FB for me.

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Well that was bitty. Groups are always a necessary Evil but a real chore to wade through. Bad miss Martial. Terrible effort from the Dutch lad when he blazed over from the right. And that was about that.

Point be a good result but that said I like Mike's attitude to bounce straight back after a defeat with a win.
 
Based on that first half, it's not been the reaction that we had hoped to see after the City defeat. I'd bring on Depay for Mata, move Martial through the middle & push Rashford out wide right (or visa versa with Martial/Rashford).

The opposition have set up well, and don't look at all intimidated, we need to take the game to them more in the second half, try and get Rashord & Martial running in behind.
 
Nothing of note, boring first half imo.

We play with a much slower tempo when we don't have those runs made by Shaw and Valencia. I think we should always try to play with one of them if possible. Tonight being an exception with Shaw's knock and Valencia most likely knackered after playing all united games, comes back from international duty on Friday plays City the next day.
 
Feel a little sorry for Rashford being so isolated but that's generally the lot of a forward in a Mourinho team. Not least away.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Well that was bitty. Groups are always a necessary Evil but a real chore to wade through. Bad miss Martial. Terrible effort from the Dutch lad when he blazed over from the right. And that was about that.

Point be a good result but that said I like Mike's attitude to bounce straight back after a defeat with a win.
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I know it was just an instinctive hit by him, but he had the entire left side of the goal to aim for haha
 
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