Adnan Januzaj

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You just know that quote is going to come back some day in a bad way. Like Fergie's "We wouldn't sell Madrid a virus" or Alan Smith's "I would never play for Man United"
 
People are so negative!

He could have had his pick of other elite clubs this summer for free if he wanted to. And would have probably taken a huge signing on bonus too. Just like when he signed for us from Anderlecht there were lots of top clubs that wanted his signature, but the lad just wants to be here at United.

What is most striking at the moment is that in a team full of experienced serial champions, Januzaj is completely fearless whilst most of the team play as though they're frightened to receive the ball or make a mistake.

He's a breath of fresh air and a massive positive on what has otherwise been a disappointing start to the season so far.
 
People are so negative!

He could have had his pick of other elite clubs this summer for free if he wanted to. And would have probably taken a huge signing on bonus too. Just like when he signed for us from Anderlecht there were lots of top clubs that wanted his signature, but the lad just wants to be here at United.

What is most striking at the moment is that in a team full of experienced serial champions, Januzaj is completely fearless whilst most of the team play as though they're frightened to receive the ball or make a mistake.

He's a breath of fresh air and a massive positive on what has otherwise been a disappointing start to the season so far.


Very true. Some of us would be entertaining suicidal thoughts if not for Adnan. I, for one, am grateful
 
Wayne Rooney has got the 'number 10' nailed down at Old Trafford and the likes of Shinji Kagawa have had a frustrating time waiting for an opportunity to deputise for the England attacker this season.
But Januzaj is convinced that his future does not lie on the wing, where he has played most of his football under David Moyes this season, and instead he hopes to take Rooney's spot at some point in the future.
He said: "My best position will be behind the striker as a number 10.
"I always used to play there when I was really young. I can also play on the wings and I always do my best. I would do that even if it was at left-back. It is my job.
"But number 10 is the position I always wanted to play."
And it seems that he hopes to achieve his wish of playing in his preferred position at Old Trafford after suggesting he could see himself staying at the Red Devils for the duration of his career.
United had to act quickly to tie Januzaj to a new five-year deal after he burst onto the scene and attracted interest from around Europe earlier this year, but the youngster now says he wants to emulate Ryan Giggs by becoming an increasingly-rare one-club-man.
He told MUTV: "My first opinion was to sign for Manchester United. It was my first choice and I have signed for them."
"I am happy here. If I could play all my life at Manchester United I would do it for the club."
But Januzaj appreciates that he cannot take his emergence for granted and will now look to build on his exciting start.
He said: "My parents always told me to stay on my feet and keep working for myself and, if I can, try to be the best player in the world.
"Football is not about age. If you are good enough to play, you have to play.
"The boss gave me a chance and I couldn't have asked for more than to score two goals on my debut.
"I was really happy with those goals. Now I have to continue and score more if I can because I have to prove I can play at first-team level."

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...for-Wayne-Rooney-s-place-at-Manchester-United
 
He's having to pick the ball up in very deep areas and he's also supplying the best passes.. I don't think we'll see consistent goal-scoring until this side is fixed.

I didn't mean like it was a disappointment to not see him score. I expressed what I felt badly, I'd love for him to be more decisive as if he is one of the rare players who is willing to try something out of the ordinary. I have no doubt he will, he's too good this kid.
 
If Rooney leaves this summer, which is quite likely, we should be move him to the number 10 position.
 
If Rooney leaves this summer, which is quite likely, we should be move him to the number 10 position.


Naah, Kagawa looks much better as a no 10 than on the left while Januzaj looks comfortable everywhere. I'd keep Kagawa behind RVP and play Januzaj out wide.
 
Naah, Kagawa looks much better as a no 10 than on the left while Januzaj looks comfortable everywhere. I'd keep Kagawa behind RVP and play Januzaj out wide.

If that's how it works out, with Kagawa staying and Rooney going, then you're probably right. But in time I reckon Januzaj will become too good to keep out wide.
 
Its always nice to hear a young player committing his future like that, but I remember a while ago Rooney talking up staying for 10 years. Then it takes what a year or less to completely turn it around and demand to leave. You just dont know whats going to happen
 
Give him your soul while you're at it.

I've learnt not to trust footballers when they say these sorts of things. It's great to hear this obviously but things can change quickly.
 
Let Rooney, Kagawa and Januzaj play as a 'front' three and let the drift.
 
This isn't a criticism of Adnan, but I'm starting to get a bit annoyed with the modern obsession with playing as a no10. It's become the holy grail for talented footballers... I'm sure they never used to bang on about it like this.
 
This isn't a criticism of Adnan, but I'm starting to get a bit annoyed with the modern obsession with playing as a no10. It's become the holy grail for talented footballers... I'm sure they never used to bang on about it like this.

It's the best position for an attacking player I reckon, you get to pull all the strings, who wouldn't want to play there?
 
Give him your soul while you're at it.

I've learnt not to trust footballers when they say these sorts of things. It's great to hear this obviously but things can change quickly.

What would he need a soul for if he already wears the number 7?!
 
This isn't a criticism of Adnan, but I'm starting to get a bit annoyed with the modern obsession with playing as a no10. It's become the holy grail for talented footballers... I'm sure they never used to bang on about it like this.

welcome to modern football
 
This isn't a criticism of Adnan, but I'm starting to get a bit annoyed with the modern obsession with playing as a no10. It's become the holy grail for talented footballers... I'm sure they never used to bang on about it like this.
It's the most important position in the attack so obviously he's going to want to play there. You create everything, you can go deep to pick up the ball always, you can drift wide, you can score goals, it's basically a free role.
 
Had we not been desperate for wins this season, I think Moyes would have tried him in the false 9 position at some point, like he did in pre-season.
 
Why would he do that when we have a number of top strikers?

Van Persie's barely played this season. He would have tried it for sure against a lesser team. There's a number of ways we could play with more diverse players. I think Moyes will move to a more 4-3-3 shape when he has inserted some more of his own players and got rid of some of the unwanted ones.
 
Van Persie's barely played this season. He would have tried it for sure against a lesser team. There's a number of ways we could play with more diverse players. I think Moyes will move to a more 4-3-3 shape when he has inserted some more of his own players and got rid of some of the unwanted ones.


But we still have Rooney, Hernandez, Welbeck...Why would Januzaj play there?

I'd like to see him used more as a 10, his natural position.
 
But we still have Rooney, Hernandez, Welbeck...Why would Januzaj play there?

I'd like to see him used more as a 10, his natural position.


IMO Welbeck should never be anywhere near the number 9 position.

Why would he play him there? Well Moyes played him there pre-season as I said, so you'd have to ask him! I think Januzaj played well there.
 
IMO Welbeck should never be anywhere near the number 9 position.

Why would he play him there? Well Moyes played him there pre-season as I said, so you'd have to ask him! I think Januzaj played well there.


He was played there for the u21s to try and toughen him up, Moyes has said his best position will be at 10 so no reason at all to play him as a 9 with the other options.
 
He was played there for the u21s to try and toughen him up, Moyes has said his best position will be at 10 so no reason at all to play him as a 9 with the other options.

I'm starting to think that you don't want ADNAN JANUZAJ as a number 9
 
It's the most important position in the attack so obviously he's going to want to play there. You create everything, you can go deep to pick up the ball always, you can drift wide, you can score goals, it's basically a free role.
It's the best position for an attacking player I reckon, you get to pull all the strings, who wouldn't want to play there?

I get that, but you just never used to hear players banging on about it like they do now. I guess it's a combination of the increase in popularity of the position and an increase in player power, which means they feel more able to influence this sort of thing.
 
I think Januzaj is great, don't get me wrong. But have we not just become too used to 'journeymen' youth recently? I'm not saying that Januzaj wouldn't be considered an exciting prospect compared to anyone - of course he would. But maybe we've kind of forgotten that young players breaking into this level are supposed to be exciting and daring and showing what they can do long before the age of 20.

Maybe that'swhy Januzaj is such a shock to the system as of late we're kind of used to young players struggling with looking competent at lot of the time. Januzaj is the standard of young player we should be, if not expecting, at least hoping for. Not everyone will be of his standard but if you compare him to others, even here at the club, the gulf is ridiculous. He's a player who even now with a handful of senior games, you can tell he'll be a hell of a player.

As opposed to those who have played two, three or four full seasons and are still at the "will come good" stage
 
I think Januzaj is great, don't get me wrong. But have we not just become too used to 'journeymen' youth recently? I'm not saying that Januzaj wouldn't be considered an exciting prospect compared to anyone - of course he would. But maybe we've kind of forgotten that young players breaking into this level are supposed to be exciting and daring and showing what they can do long before the age of 20.

Maybe that'swhy Januzaj is such a shock to the system as of late we're kind of used to young players struggling with looking competent at lot of the time. Januzaj is the standard of young player we should be, if not expecting, at least hoping for. Not everyone will be of his standard but if you compare him to others, even here at the club, the gulf is ridiculous. He's a player who even now with a handful of senior games, you can tell he'll be a hell of a player.

As opposed to those who have played two, three or four full seasons and are still at the "will come good" stage

You can't expect the standard to be Januzaj's level, he's clearly a special case and all teams in the world are interested in him, and all fans recognize that he's a very special talent, it's not just our lack of quality highlighting his. He'd stand out as a youngster in any team IMO.

I agree with the rest, our youth products since the class of 92 haven't been that good really. When you look at the players who have come through and been part of the first team, Brown, O'Shea, Fletcher, Evans, Welbeck, Cleverley, none of those are special or anything more then squad players, or will ever be anything more then that (other then Evans now, who is probably our second best center back, he's still far away from the likes of Rio, Vidic, Stam in their prime). We've developed good youngsters that we bought from other clubs, like Januzaj, Pogba, Ronaldo, Rooney, Rafael and Fabio, etc., but the homegrown players have been mostly disappointing. You look at the other biggest clubs in their respective countries, and they've all got consistently a few top class homegrown players. Bayern right now has Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Kroos, Muller, Badstuber who are all starters when fit (maybe not Badstuber anymore since he's been out for forever).
 
I think Januzaj is great, don't get me wrong. But have we not just become too used to 'journeymen' youth recently? I'm not saying that Januzaj wouldn't be considered an exciting prospect compared to anyone - of course he would. But maybe we've kind of forgotten that young players breaking into this level are supposed to be exciting and daring and showing what they can do long before the age of 20.

Really? There are some special players who look world beaters from 18 onwards but the majority take their own time in maturing and developing. The likes of Beckham, Scholes, Nevilles etc.. didn't become regulars until they were 20 and nor were they tearing it up in the few appearances they had before that.

Januzaj looks special because he really is special. That and the fact that he's one of those modern number 10's that everyone is in love with nowadays and likes of which United have never had.
 
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Really? There are some special players who look world beaters from 18 onwards but the majority take their own time in maturing and developing. The likes of Beckham, Scholes, Nevilles etc.. didn't become regulars until they were 20 and nor were they tearing it up in the few appearances they had before that.

Januzaj looks special because he really is special. That and the fact that he's one of those modern number 10's that everyone is in love with nowadays and likes of which United have never had.

Beckham, Scholes, Neville as you mentioned were regulars by the time they were about 20. That's still fairly young in my book. And looked as if they belonged at this level from that first season and never looked back. I'm referring to players who are deeper into their 20s, have a few years of senior football experience behind them and look absolutely nowhere near being 'first XI' standard any time soon.

I'm not saying it's usual for players to burst on the scene and look amazing from the age of 12, or however old Januzaj is, but it's also not really that usual for young players at this level who stick around to really completely flatline, if not decline, in their development once they get into their early to mid 20s and getting first team football.
 
Januzaj is easily the best young player we have ever had. Absolutely brilliant and to have so many players marking him or surrounding him at his age is testament to his ability and the threat he poses.

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