Manchester United 2:1 CSKA Moscow

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

It would be a first (except a friendly) for Mourinho to test Blind in midfield in serious game. Might be a good option for trying to deal with de Bruyne, Silva and Fernandinho.

Paul_Scholes18 · Dec 5, 2017

Valencia and Lukaku should rest I think. Stupid to play them. Also why does not Mkhitaryan play? Apart from that I like the team

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minoo-utd · Dec 5, 2017

Smores said:
Jose dropping Martial yet again after a good performance. Clearly hates him the young lad should leave for minutes....am i doing it right?

Yes it got me for a second. Good news is he almost going to start against City now.

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

Anyway, if it's Blind in midfield, it will be a 4-3-3.

Macern · Dec 5, 2017

What’s this about Blind in midfield? Is there anything to suggest he’s playing there? When was the last time he played in midfield?

NK86 · Dec 5, 2017

Hellboy said:
Think Darmian will play on Sunday

Not a chance in hell Mourinho plays Darmian ahead of Valencia against City.

Paul_Scholes18 · Dec 5, 2017

I don't really get our lack of rotation for the City game. We will need fresh legs for that one. There is no way we will be knocked out anyway.

The good thing though is the amount of time after this game to rest. We should not be tired for it even playing this game.

haram · Dec 5, 2017

Macern said:
What’s this about Blind in midfield? Is there anything to suggest he’s playing there? When was the last time he played in midfield?

Look at the official Man united tweet, Blind's name is in between Herrera and Mata, as if he is playing in midfield.

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

Macern said:
What’s this about Blind in midfield? Is there anything to suggest he’s playing there? When was the last time he played in midfield?

Just the club's site list of players puts him in midfield.

Alabaster Codify7 · Dec 5, 2017

Finally Blind at CDM?! Or a third CB, most likely. Be intereting to see how Shaw fares out there. Sticking with 1-0.

TMDaines · Dec 5, 2017

haram said:
Look at the official Man united tweet, Blind's name is in between Herrera and Mata, as if he is playing in midfield.

That tweet is regularly wrong.

Paul_Scholes18 · Dec 5, 2017

Alabaster Codify7 said:
Finally Blind at CDM?! Or a third CB, most likely. Be intereting to see how Shaw fares out there. Sticking with 1-0.

I am sure it will be 3-5-2 again right? Blind might play a bit more advanced though.

minoo-utd · Dec 5, 2017

The question remains why Valencia starts this while there are options? At his age, between 2 tough and important games!

Summit · Dec 5, 2017

minoo-utd said:
The question remains why Valencia starts this while there are options? At his age, between 2 tough and important games!

He is a machine, there is no doubt he can handle it.

Neuron · Dec 5, 2017

I'm pretty sure they just get the names of the players, why would they know how Mourinho is going to line them up?

There's nothing to suggest Blind is playing in midfield. It's obviously a back 3 with Smalling, Lindelof and Blind.

Catt · Dec 5, 2017

Viasat Norway has been blessed with the presence of Guillem Ballague.

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

Can't understand why people keep saying it's 3-5-2, as if any of Mata or Lingard or Mkhitaryan would feature in a central midfield three.

Barnslig · Dec 5, 2017

Red Katie said:
Viasat Norway has been blessed with the presence of Guillem Ballague.

"Blessed"

Being asked if he thought being late had some impact on the game for Atletico: "No, I think everyone laughed about it, but ofcourse there was some tension because the teams arrive 1h30m before kick off, but this was 1h, rushing.."

So it has an impact, but they were all laughing about it?

dichinero · Dec 5, 2017

Summit said:
He is a machine, there is no doubt he can handle it.

Even machines get old. Hence why there was never a RoboCop 5.

BeforeKeanetherewasRobson · Dec 5, 2017

Red Katie said:
Viasat Norway has been blessed with the presence of Guillem Ballague.

Try not to smash the tv

RDCR07 · Dec 5, 2017

Macern said:
What’s this about Blind in midfield? Is there anything to suggest he’s playing there? When was the last time he played in midfield?

His first couple of games under LVG.

TMDaines · Dec 5, 2017

Blind is almost certainly playing in a 4-3-3 tonight, though it could be a 3-4-1-2 with him as a half-back between midfield and defence. He’s been warming up with the other midfielders and forwards during the shooting exercise with Herrera and Pogba ahead of him and the other three working the goalkeeper.

Peanut Butter · Dec 5, 2017

Android1974 said:
Anyway, if it's Blind in midfield, it will be a 4-3-3.

It's 3-4-3. Blind is left sided CB.

peridigm · Dec 5, 2017

minoo-utd said:
The question remains why Valencia starts this while there are options? At his age, between 2 tough and important games!

We still need to win this match. He is the captain and will add much needed stability. If we get to a point where we're cruising, he'll be subbed. I imagine Young is on the bench in case things derail with Shaw.

Catt · Dec 5, 2017

BeforeKeanetherewasRobson said:
Try not to smash the tv

Love my tv too much for that to happen.

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

Peanut Butter said:
It's 3-4-3. Blind is left sided CB.

My opinion also, was just saying it would never be a 4-2-3-1 with him in midfield.

TMDaines · Dec 5, 2017

TMDaines said:
Blind is almost certainly playing in a 4-3-3 tonight, though it could be a 3-4-1-2 with him as a half-back between midfield and defence. He’s been warming up with the other midfielders and forwards during the shooting exercise with Herrera and Pogba ahead of him and the other three working the goalkeeper.

Wouldn’t put it past Mou to do this to mislead the opposition, but probably not worth the faff tonight!

Android1974 · Dec 5, 2017

peridigm said:
We still need to win this match. He is the captain and will add much needed stability. If we get to a point where we're cruising, he'll be subbed. I imagine Young is on the bench in case things derail with Shaw.

No, we don't need.

TMDaines · Dec 5, 2017

Peanut Butter said:
It's 3-4-3. Blind is left sided CB.

See my post. I’d be surprised given the warm up. Our midfielders and forwards always do a separate exercise at the end (whilst the defenders seem to amble about) and Blind is with them.

Catt · Dec 5, 2017

Rune Bratseth never seem to fancy United much.

Turamb · Dec 5, 2017

Yeah, I assume it's three at the back, with Blind as the left CB.
Puts less pressure on Shaw defensively to have him play as a wingback.

Jim Beam · Dec 5, 2017

Paul_Scholes18 said:
I don't really get our lack of rotation for the City game. We will need fresh legs for that one. There is no way we will be knocked out anyway.

The good thing though is the amount of time after this game to rest. We should not be tired for it even playing this game.

For defenders fatigue isn't such a big problem, Herrera actually needs game time, so it's logical for him to play and get some rhythm.

We are resting Rojo, De Gea, Young, Matic, Lingard and Martial. The only questionable ones would be Lukaku and Valencia.

minoo-utd · Dec 5, 2017

Summit said:
He is a machine, there is no doubt he can handle it.

Don't like the idea of risking him, even if he is fit or a machine, if he picks a knock or something with the derby coming next and there's no proper replacement things will not look good then. Hope he plays for sometime only not the whole game.

Macern · Dec 5, 2017

Red Katie said:
Rune Bratseth never seem to fancy United much.

Yeah, probably a Liverpool supporter

VanGaalyTime · Dec 5, 2017

Trying to find this on Canadian tv. Any ideas? Hopefully not yet another BEIN sports issue.

mu4c_20le · Dec 5, 2017

Mmm suddenly i want a pie.

stu_1992 · Dec 5, 2017

Thought Valencia would get a rest here, and maybe Lukaku too. Shaw from the start is interesting. I still get the feeling that regardless of why's he does here, it's too late for him.

Should be more than enough to get the job done in this anyway.

Macern · Dec 5, 2017

TMDaines said:
Blind is almost certainly playing in a 4-3-3 tonight, though it could be a 3-4-1-2 with him as a half-back between midfield and defence. He’s been warming up with the other midfielders and forwards during the shooting exercise with Herrera and Pogba ahead of him and the other three working the goalkeeper.

Interesting. I think Blind is best as a CDM, though it’s years since he played there so it’s hard to know for sure.

Borden · Dec 5, 2017

Anyone have a good English river? Much appreciated.

Zoo · Dec 5, 2017

A bit embarrassing.

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