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Played well, didn't have much support or movement to work with though.
Played well, didn't have much support or movement to work with though.
Decline, he waa 3 classes higher under Moyes than this season.One of the biggest disappointments this season was his stagnation.
He has felt absolutely toothless the last 30 times I've seen him play. No threat whatsoever.
Showed promise but didn't provide one cross today.
Not true today though. Initiated two really good attacking opportunities with two great long range passes aswell as a few driving runs almost going through on goal. The lad's got all the tools to be an awesome player, great passing/vision aswell as pace and dribbling makes him a threat in any sort of scenario. Its just a matter of belief.
That's probably because he was almost only attacking from a central position. Played some really good passes to set up chances.
Showed promise but didn't provide one cross today.
It's not his forte. But the fact that he showed promise is in itself a good step forward given his confidence levels.Showed promise but didn't provide one cross today.
Yeah made a few bursting runs and then looked around to find no one was anywhere near him. Most of the team looked like they just cba today.
Yeah, I noticed this as well. Kid hasn't played for ages but showed up with good spirit and a will to make things happen in a dead rubber match. That's not for nothing.It's not his forte. But the fact that he showed promise is in itself a good step forward given his confidence levels.
He played this nice flicked lob pass to (I think) fellaini which was reminder of his eye and weight of pass when he's confident. It was one of the things that stood out about his last year. Despite his low confidence this season and hence over eagerness to dribble dribble dribble, the kid has got potentially got an excellent passing ability.Yeah, I noticed this as well. Kid hasn't played for ages but showed up with good spirit and a will to make things happen in a dead rubber match. That's not for nothing.
Funnily I was going give him stick for naively trying to dribble past 8 defenders which usually ends up in a soft free kick claim or a dive but deleted it. I hope he grows out of that habit, it might have worked in U18 but in the PL.He played this nice flicked lob pass to (I think) fellaini which was reminder of his eye and weight of pass when he's confident. It was one of the things that stood out about his last year. Despite his low confidence this season and hence over eagerness to dribble dribble dribble, the kid has got potentially got an excellent passing ability.
Well he's not a natural winger so not sure why you would highlight a lack of crossing.
Januzaj will be back to his best when he starts playing centrally and is able to better find pockets of space. He has good speed for a #10, a great first touch, and can pass. He also has more empty space to dribble in the middle of the pitch when the opportunity arises.
This. #10
Funny how he's gone from the next Ronaldo to Luke Chadwick circa 2001. Best not to hype the kids up next time ehh.
The hype surrounding Januzaj was and is justified, and comparisons with Luke Chadwick are inherently silly.
Injuring permitting, Januzaj will develop into one of the best forwards in the game over the coming years. Whether that is at United remains to be seen, but he's still as sure a thing you will see. He needs regular game time to do this, though. A good loan next season is of paramount importance.
His skill set is brilliantly unique, and I don't think there's a young player (20 and under) that is as well rounded, with as many strings to the bow, in the game today. Big calls, but I'm somewhat unshakeable in my belief on this one.
The key will be whether he has a football brain and an aptitude towards continuous self improvement. Personally I'm not yet sold on either.
He's already demonstrated a variety of passing and as a result, clever vision, which dictates that he does have a football brain capable of being aware of what is around him. Knowing when to shoot and when to pass has been lacking in his small amount of game time this season, but decision making was noticeably mature for such a young age the season prior, so I think confidence may be the bigger issue here.
As for the latter, his attitude, I have no idea. He appears to be fairly driven fella' to me, but that's just guesswork, I suppose.