I don't think Januzaj is in competition with Valencia or Fellaini. I can only see them as part of the midfield 3 and Januzaj as one of the 3 attackers.
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I don't think Januzaj is in competition with Valencia or Fellaini. I can only see them as part of the midfield 3 and Januzaj as one of the 3 attackers.
Probably true. He only started against WBA because we went 4-3-3. He doesn't get a look-in when the diamond is played.
Guess he might start tomorrow if Falcao is out then.
Personally I think he's too weak to play against Chelsea but we're literally capable of any formation or personnel this season.
Do you mean u21 club matches? If so I don't think there will ever be club reserve matches during international break as the youth age groups take international break too. Other than possible bhc friendlies of course.
I feel, at least in this stage of his career, he needs to be played out wide, that is where he was thriving last season and even in the game against West Brom, when he was moved out wide was when he got into the match a little bit, that is where he can do most damage right now I think.
He was probably our best player when we played against Chelsea (the Eto'o hat-trick match) last season. It was just astonishing to watch him single-handedly try to get something out of that match, though we were missing Rooney I think. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing him start tomorrow and on his best, he is quite something but yeah, he needs to get a run of matches before he can be at his best. It might not be the best time to start him against Chelsea and him coming on in the 70 min mark against tired legs would perhaps be optimal.
You want another lose the ball 22 times performance again?
I've stated that I won't mind seeing him start tomorrow (given how RVP and Mata themselves are in a rut atm) and that he needs a run of games to get back to his best, thus clearly implying that he is not at his best. I've also stated that it might not be the best time to start him against Chelsea and a sub appearance against tired legs would be better.
World Game thinks that a 18 year old's performance against a big team will be the same exact performance until the day he retires. Do not doubt him, for he knows the future.
World Game needs to be demoted to the newbies.
Might be in for a start by default today? No Falcao and no Rooney. Not sure if Valencia is fit enough to play.
Very important for him to have some success vs Filipe Luis today. Zaha managed it last week
Good to see him given another chance! Hopefully he does well!
Needs a big game today or he could find himself out on loan in January.
Man Utd 1:1 Chelsea
Hasnt looked too bad today, definitely should have an assist!
No he doesn't actually. He just needs to contribute to our play.
Our most threat have come of him, his passes are very good, he seems to have loss some yards of pace, really developing into a #10.
Been pretty good today.
Amongst our best players. Has played some nice through balls as well and some good crosses driven. Seems to have beating of Ivanovic as well.
Amongst our best players. Has played some nice through balls as well and some good crosses driven. Seems to have beating of Ivanovic as well.
He's done well Ivanovic is scared.
The difference between playing him on the left instead of the right. Problem is that Di Maria is also better on the left.
He looks much better on the left but so does Di Maria. I'm not sure we should sacrificing our biggest threat for that.
I wasn't expecting him to play tonight but fair play to him, has done well so far.
Get out of my head.
He lacks a true turn of pace to be a proper world class winger imo. He can't get past Ivanovic for love nor money. He's having a good game despite that though.
I definalty think he'll end up as a #10.
I definalty think he'll end up as a #10.
Our best player.
Could dod with quickening the play a bit but so far has justified it with how well he's used the ball.
Could dod with quickening the play a bit but so far has justified it with how well he's used the ball.
Pretty much my thoughts.
Januzaj definitely looks happier on the left, but Di Maria is better there than him.
Looks really lively but it seems like he's a bit too eager to become the next Giggs - has forgotten that he has a right foot. I understand that he has probably been told to work Ivanovic and he's doing it superbly so far but several times he had space to cut in and he decided against it every time.
Ivanovic is fast, plus an excellent full back.
Januzaj of last season seems to be back in this game. He looks sharp and appears to be our most threating attacking player. Hopefully, he will not get benched next game so he can build upon this form.
He's 19.
The problem is all of our front four are left footed
Pretty good first half. Created our best chance for RVP and some nice skill at times.
Some of his passing, especially his through balls, remind me of Michael Laudrup.
Not sure you can come to that conclusion. I myself think it's due to finally starting back to back. A run of games always help.
He's not going to suddenly get faster as he gets older though is he?
That's more like it from him.
His age is relevant in terms of intelligence on the ball and strength but not pace.
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