Burnley 0:2 Manchester United

sammsky1 · Dec 28, 2019

Random Task said:
That's just silly

it might be, just throwing a hypothesis out there.

Ollie Derbyshire · Dec 28, 2019

Not worrying yet, if the front 3 turn up we will be fine. No issue with the full back rotation and midfield is what it is. Whoever works harder will win.

Deery · Dec 28, 2019

RedTiger said:
We'll play a full strength side against arsenal me thinks.

He needs minutes but, got a feeling something ain’t right here..

Canagel · Dec 28, 2019

What is that line up

mu4c_20le · Dec 28, 2019

prateik said:
Not a huge surprise if Pogba is out.
That midfield is fine.. not great.. but just about fine.

Matic in a double pivot is not fine

charlenefan · Dec 28, 2019

DomesticTadpole said:

Hhmm only way this doesn't backfire is with 3 points today

7even · Dec 28, 2019

I don’t like this line up. Magic and Pereira together in the middle is an accident waitening

Freak · Dec 28, 2019

mu4c_20le said:

What? He did not even play the full games in the last 2.

sammsky1 · Dec 28, 2019

DomesticTadpole said:

Actually, that also makes sense. Too many games in too little time post a lengthy injury. Makes sense to keep him fresh and recovered for arguable harder game vs Arsenal.

Ban · Dec 28, 2019

mu4c_20le said:

Wait, what?

Random Task · Dec 28, 2019

mu4c_20le said:

Not even on the bench?

That's odd.

Gasolin · Dec 28, 2019

sammsky1 said:
Perhaps he only played in recent games to prove to buyers that he had recovered?

Is that how it works? He asked to play before and got hurt even more and we ended up missing him for months. It's time we manage his condition better, so if doctors say it's too early, than we need to follow the orders.

Crashoutcassius · Dec 28, 2019

Tbf, if mctominay hadn't been injured he wouldn't have played pogba for as long thursday. If the experts that look at him every day say he can't play then who are the redcafe couch potatoes to disagrre, regardless of how the game goes

3KDré · Dec 28, 2019

PlayerOne said:
Greenwood not starting is stupid. You don't drop strikers that are scoring goals, you would think Ole would know that.

He’s an 18 year old who played 2 days ago. Pretty sure he played the full 90 as well. Relax.

Posh Red · Dec 28, 2019

sammsky1 said:
Perhaps he only played in recent games to prove to buyers that he had recovered?

Pogba detractors make this forum so much funnier with all the wild conspiracy theories

King Andow · Dec 28, 2019

Untd55 said:
We are playing Williams against Burnley? I have feeling that is not going to end well.

Shaw has been awful.

2 man midfield · Dec 28, 2019

Ban said:
Wait, what?

His match fitness is probably not up to it just yet. Makes sense.

Im red2 · Dec 28, 2019

Ole looking for the boot?

Crashoutcassius · Dec 28, 2019

Deery said:
He needs minutes but, got a feeling something ain’t right here..

How do you know that he needs minutes ?

2 man midfield · Dec 28, 2019

Not the worst lineup I’ve ever seen. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no reason that side shouldn’t be beating Burnley. Let’s not make excuses for them.

RedDevilRoshi · Dec 28, 2019

mu4c_20le said:

Why not have him on the bench then if he won’t be ready to start?

ColvaleGoa · Dec 28, 2019

We will be playing like an Oil Supertanker trying to cross the desert.

Ah well... Just go along with the ride. Any sort of result today bar a loss will be like winning the lottery.

red4ever 79 · Dec 28, 2019

2 man midfield said:
His match fitness is probably not up to it just yet. Makes sense.

You mean it makes sense to play him in the easier game (Newcastle) but not to have him for the more difficult away game. Shortsighted view from Ole

K_Ash · Dec 28, 2019

with the way Fred has been playing...that Fred-Matic does not look so bad...not at all actually

Dante · Dec 28, 2019

Random Task said:
Not even on the bench?

That's odd.

If it was a managerial decision to leave out Pogba, he'd be on the bench as an option.

But if it was a doctor's decision to rest Pogba, that explains why he's not involved at all.

Untd55 · Dec 28, 2019

King Andow said:
Shaw has been awful.

Has he really been worse than Williams? I know people want youth to succeed, but he had two awful games against Premier League sides.

Sheffield toyed with him last time.

fergosaurus · Dec 28, 2019

If he wanted to keep Pogba fresh for Arsenal he at least should have gave him a spot on the bench tonight in case things don't go to plan.

redshaw · Dec 28, 2019

Matic better not do his backtracking antics inviting players to run in and shot low in the corner past De Gea.

Paul_Scholes18 · Dec 28, 2019

sammsky1 said:
Actually, that also makes sense. Too many games in too little time post a lengthy injury. Makes sense to keep him fresh and recovered for arguable harder game vs Arsenal.

Why not on the bench at least? Why sub him on last game when we had the win.

Nou_Camp99 · Dec 28, 2019

2 man midfield said:
Not the worst lineup I’ve ever seen. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no reason that side shouldn’t be beating Burnley. Let’s not make excuses for them.

Come back to this in a few hours.

Ban · Dec 28, 2019

2 man midfield said:
His match fitness is probably not up to it just yet. Makes sense.

But not even on the bench?

Random Task · Dec 28, 2019

2 man midfield said:
Not the worst lineup I’ve ever seen. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no reason that side shouldn’t be beating Burnley. Let’s not make excuses for them.

More concerned about Pogba's omission from the squad. Even if he wasn't 100% fit, surely he could have been given a spot on the bench.

AlexUTD · Dec 28, 2019

DomesticTadpole said:

Smells like bullshit to me,he could be on the bench..

Mcking · Dec 28, 2019

Williams disasterclass would be no suprise.

Deery · Dec 28, 2019

Crashoutcassius said:
How do you know that he needs minutes ?

How does he not? Played 45mins the other day looked class surely he needs to get up to speed not rested

prateik · Dec 28, 2019

Do people really think Pogba is fit and ready and Ole is holding him back to make some point?

If he isnt playing, its because he isnt ready.

If he isnt fully fit, his recovery time will be longer than others too..

He probably wasnt supposed to play the last game at all and only came on because McT got injured.

He isnt ready. McT is injured. full backs rested..

other than that, that's our strongest XI..

That does further emphasise how much we need and Woody cant keep failing to deliver.

Ban · Dec 28, 2019

Im red2 said:
Ole looking for the boot?

Definitely. He's practically asking Ed to fire him.

Im red2 · Dec 28, 2019

Pogba out because only 48 hours since last match? I need to call to work some Tuesday and ask for free time as it has only been 16 hours since I finished last shift. See you Thursday boss.

Gasolin · Dec 28, 2019

RedDevilRoshi said:
Why not have him on the bench then if he won’t be ready to start?

Maybe 45mn was too much for Paul in the last game. Scott should have stayed longer so his injury is messing with the whole squad management I think.

SirAnderson · Dec 28, 2019

Much as I would like him to play, I think it makes sense to rest and not rush him. He can start next game.

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