[Android1974]

Since CSKA play so asymmetrically with their wingbacks, Fernandes on the right very high up the pitch and Schennikov on the left much more restrained, I wonder if Mourinho could try to explore that unbalance, probably with Young as our leftwingback, or, on the contrary, with Darmian to keep Fernandes always in check?

 

[Frank Grimes]

Yeah. CP is very beatable now and with TFM not playing they are even more vulnerable than ever. It's better to get them out of the way now than having this away game at the second half of the season when they're cornered.

 

[AgentP]

Anyone who can predict our line up for this game is a genius or has inside info. Unless, Jose reveals the whole team in the pre-match conference. I'm going with this for now

DDG
Darmian Smalling Lindelof Blind
Matic Herrera
Lingard Mkhi Martial
Lukaku​

 

[Canagel]

Fellaini out is not good news. Thank god for the international break. It's coming at the right time for once. Why no Carrick though I don't understand?

 

[Kapardin]

We should be able to handle Moscow and Palace without Pogba and Fellaini. Hopefully atleast one of them returns after the break.

I think Jose wants to start Carrick against Palace, if he feels Matic needs a rest, which is why Carrick hasn't travelled. I really think Carrick-Herrera should be enough for Palace, let's see. First Moscow.

 

[ivaldo]

I reckon Jose will play.

DDG
Young Lindelof Smalling Blind
Herrera Matic
Lingaard Mkhi Martial
Lukaku

Going 3-1 Utd

is he even registered?

 

[jetlee]

I am almost 100% sure that this gonna be a 3-5-2 with a lot of defending. This way Jose can utilize Lindelof easier and give him the sufficient game time as well.
It being an away game is also a valid excuse for using it. Would be happy with a hard-fought 1-0.

 

[AgentP]

I am almost 100% sure that this gonna be a 3-5-2 with a lot of defending. This way Jose can utilize Lindelof easier and give him the sufficient game time as well.
It being an away game is also a valid excuse for using it. Would be happy with a hard-fought 1-0.

Quite possible as Pogba and Fellaini are injured. A back three of Smalling, Lindelof and Bailly is pretty strong.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

Anyone who can predict our line up for this game is a genius or has inside info.

DanNistelrooy will probably get 11/11.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

I have a feeling that - maybe subconsciously - Jose laid out his stall for this game against Southampton. Try and nick one, and then choke it out.

Yes I'm expecting a real fecking grind. I wouldn't rule out 3 at the back and soaking up some real grief in the second half.

 

[Home&Away]

is he even registered?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

When? How? Damn...

Saturday, Southampton, Shane Long.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Have a feeling this will be a really shit game.

Can definitely see Lingard starting, Martial too. Darmian and Blind might both come in at full back as well.

 

[RB7N]

It's like when Christopher Lee couldn't travel to New Zealand to film the Hobbit. Old people are usually wary about travelling long distances.

LOL!

 

[izec]

Have a feeling this will be a really shit game.

Can definitely see Lingard starting, Martial too. Darmian and Blind might both come in at full back as well.

Cant remember any exciting games in Russia in the CL. It is really all about getting a result and return as fast as possible

 

[AgentP]

DanNistelrooy will probably get 11/11.

Wouldn't expect anything less from him.

 

[Android1974]

Fellaini out is not good news. Thank god for the international break. It's coming at the right time for once. Why no Carrick though I don't understand?

Injury is the only explanation, I suppose.

 

[Android1974]

I am almost 100% sure that this gonna be a 3-5-2 with a lot of defending. This way Jose can utilize Lindelof easier and give him the sufficient game time as well.
It being an away game is also a valid excuse for using it. Would be happy with a hard-fought 1-0.

I'm pretty sure too, but I'm expecting Lindelöf to perhaps feature in midfield.

 

[Sassy Colin]

http://thepeoplesperson.com/2017/09...ni-and-michael-carrick-vs-cska-moscow-189255/



Interestingly enough, I had none of them in my initial prediction

 

[KN5]

is he even registered?

Youth product doesn't need to be

 

[Android1974]

http://thepeoplesperson.com/2017/09...ni-and-michael-carrick-vs-cska-moscow-189255/



Interestingly enough, I had none of them in my initial prediction

Wow, allowing A.Pereira to go on loan looks dumber and dumber by the minute.

And he lost his place in Valencia to Guedes in the last two games and they're performing well.

 

[nemanja15]

de Gea

Young
Bailly
Smalling
Lindelof
Darmian

Matic
Herrera

Lingard
Martial
Lukaku

 

[Android1974]

The big issue for me is how defensive are we going, and I'm expecting a lot. I mean, we could even have a midfield three with Lindelöf, but I hope not.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

Wow, allowing A.Pereira to go on loan looks dumber and dumber by the minute.

And he lost his place in Valencia to Guedes in the last two games and they're performing well.

Let's ignore the fact that Pereira wanted to go out on loan.

 

[Android1974]

de Gea

Young
Bailly
Smalling
Lindelof
Darmian

Matic
Herrera

Lingard
Martial
Lukaku

Is that Lingard in a wing? Cause in 3-5-2, Mourinho or puts him in leftwingback (which would be very offensive against Fernandes) or as the most advanced midfielder (which would still be an offensive lineup).

 

[Android1974]

Let's ignore the fact that Pereira wanted to go out on loan.

Let's ignore the fact he has a contract and must be allowed to be able to go on loan.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

De Gea

Valencia Smalling Lindelof Darmian

Matic Herrera

Lingard Mkhitaryan Martial

Lukaku​

Alternatively if we do go 3-5-2, then I guess Lingard/Mkhitaryan will be on the bench.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Wow, allowing A.Pereira to go on loan looks dumber and dumber by the minute.

And he lost his place in Valencia to Guedes in the last two games and they're performing well.

Pereira's fault.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

Let's ignore the fact he has a contract and must be allowed to be able to go on loan.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

 

[Android1974]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Hindsight, predicting there will be injuries? When we have 5 midfield players and one is Carrick? Is this magic or football managing?

 

[DannyCAFC]

3-5-2 would seem pretty pointless to me, one you're playing in to CSKA's back-three by going two upfront and leaving them the spare man, and two United don't have anyone good enough to play at LWB to both provide attacking width and defensively keep Fernandes in check (as Android1974 mentioned, they play asymmetrical wing-backs and he typically sits very high up the pitch) - it's either one or the other these days (Young to bolster the attack, or Darmian to bolster the defense for example).

 

[whatwha]

De Gea

Valencia Smalling Lindelof Darmian

Matic Herrera

Lingard Mkhitaryan Martial

Lukaku​

Alternatively if we do go 3-5-2, then I guess Lingard/Mkhitaryan will be on the bench.

Someone said Valencia didn't travel

 

[Android1974]

3-5-2 would seem pretty pointless to me, one you're playing in to CSKA's back-three by going two upfront and leaving them the spare man, and two United don't have anyone good enough to play at LWB to both provide attacking width and defensively keep Fernandes in check (as Android1974 mentioned, they play asymmetrical wing-backs and he typically sits very high up the pitch).

Mourinho did say indeed 3 at the back is the best way to counter 3 at the back. I feel he's approaching this game very cautiously, like Rostov.

 

[JustAFan]

Wow, allowing A.Pereira to go on loan looks dumber and dumber by the minute.

And he lost his place in Valencia to Guedes in the last two games and they're performing well.

Wait so, first of all he wanted to leave, even with promises of more playing time, he still felt he needed more playing time. Now you are saying he has lost his place in Valencia. Sounds like maybe he might not have been much help to us then?

 

[Android1974]

Wait so, first of all he wanted to leave, even with promises of more playing time, he still felt he needed more playing time. Now you are saying he has lost his place in Valencia. Sounds like maybe he might not have been much help to us then?

He would have probably started the Burton game and would be now in the lineup for tomorrow, that's all I'm saying.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

He would have probably started the Burton game and would be now in the lineup for tomorrow, that's all I'm saying.

Yep and that's on Pereira. He pushed for this move to Valencia.

 

[VP89]

Let's ignore the fact he has a contract and must be allowed to be able to go on loan.

He was allowed because he wanted more minutes and we had to empathise with that.

5 fecking midfielders we have in the middle. I think wel be OK. 3 are out and we can still deploy a Matic Herrera combination. If anything it just points to our depth.

 

[Mibabalou]

Anyone have a list of the traveling squad?

 

[sglowrider]

Apparently, Jones is injured too.

 

[barmyarmy]

Anyone have a list of the traveling squad?

Source MEN:

David de Gea
Sergio Romero
Joel Pereira
Eric Bailly
Chris Smalling
Daley Blind
Victor Lindelof
Axel Tuanzebe
Matteo Darmian
Ander Herrera
Nemanja Matic
Scott McTominay
Jesse Lingard
Ashley Young
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Juan Mata
Romelu Lukaku