He could, but he won't. I'd rather he was Wayne Rooney our record chasing striker.
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Good point about Mata, hopefully Herrera is a lock for a start on Tuesday at least. It's this need to play both Falcao and RvP that is hampering things.
A shame he isn't getting in the side. For the next match against Cambridge he should definitely play.
We should also drop one of our strikers for the away match against west ham and put Herrera in midfield to give us the numerical advantage.
We should also drop one of our strikers for the away match against west ham and put Herrera in midfield to give us the numerical advantage.
So it seems like he isn't competing with Fellaini. Who'd have thought?
I feel sorry for him
Bit annoyed with him being called the new Kagawa when he's shown a lot more than Kagawa so far.
Same here. The most bafling fact is that the team plays better with him on the pitch.
It's really annoying. You have to wonder whether these "United fans" have even watched him play.
He will get his chance. Hopefully a strong showing against Cambridge will see him showcase against west ham is some shape or form.
We're spoiling his career really. LvG for me is as bad as any bad manager I've had at work.
Maybe Ander is the easy going type that doesn't make a fuss, easier to drop then the big egos of Rooney and RvP. He will play against Cambridge and as you say a good showing will help him.
I liked Kagawa a lot but Herrera is considerably better. As you say, he's shown a lot more so far.
Yep. I loved Kagawa but he was pretty useless defensively, didn't get many assists, didn't score, and didn't try enough through passes. He had a lot of great touches that ultimately produced nothing though, if I'm being harsh. Pretty much the complete opposite of Herrera who is productive with goals and assists, works really hard, gets stuck in, and probably has the best eye for a through pass in the team
I just hope LVG has the balls to drop either Falcao or RVP so that we play a 3 man midfield away from home. We clearly need the protection for our back four and Herrera has been excellent in his workrate/tackling ever since joining. It really does baffle me as to why he doesn't get to play. Rooney in midfield is just not the long term answer.
Herrera should have partnered blind in the cm.
I think LVG' decision not to play him today has well been vindicated. We played really good today after we scored the first goal, albeit against the weakest team in the league. I thought Rooney made outstanding passes today. Herrera will start Tuesday for sure and his time will come but I don't feel he has done enough to merit a place in the first XI yet
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I don't think he is like Kagawa, he is much better but the whole melodramatic and over the top reaction by some on here is similar. You have to wonder at times if people support United or Ander/Kagawa.
I'd love to see him in the side though for van Persie or Falcao with Rooney being pushed forward.
He should be starting over Rooney in midfield.
Kagawa comparisons are annoying. This guy actually does well whenever he plays. He would add so much to our side.. I hope like Januzaj, he is slowly reintroduced back into the first XI.
I presume the manager has been talking to him and he is happy with the situation. If yes, then he must be happy getting his playing time.
It's obviously United, it's just people feel we would be so much better if that individual played actually. We look better as a team going forward whenever he's on the pitch and that's why everyone complains when he's not starting.
I agree with wanting him to play more, I do too. It is people saying if we aren't going to play him all the time then we should sell him that have me confused. I sure as hell would rather have him as a squad option than not have him at all. Why would you want to sell him just because he doesn't always play? What is that going to solve? That for me is clearly wanting the best for Ander, not United.
No way in hell they should sell him. He knows he is now a squad player, he has said as much. It is us I think has the problem, not him.
Oh, well yeah I agree with that. Never understood people saying stuff like that about herrera, mata or whoever else. Great having them in the squad if we aren't using them as starters, it's just annoying they aren't starting. Selling them would be stupidity.
How much longer are we going to persist with a world class striker in MF and a capable MF on the bench? I don't think I'm exaggerating in saying that Rooney's performance today was worthy of tears (okay maybe I am). He can offer so much more up front and here he is trying to play like Fabregas.
I mentioned in the match thread that as long as RVP and Falcao are scoring, LVG (if this is the lineup he prefers) feels justified in playing Rooney as a MF instead of sitting 1 or 2 of the 3 down and giving him a spot up top. So as long as there are goals going in, Herrera is kept out of the picture.
Very strange, because LVG called Herrera's goal against Yeovil 'class.' It was only one word in an interview, but it was a word he didn't have to use. Is LVG really not keen on Herrera or is the match fixing issue compromising his future prospects with the team?
I mentioned in the match thread that as long as RVP and Falcao are scoring, LVG (if this is the lineup he prefers) feels justified in playing Rooney as a MF instead of sitting 1 or 2 of the 3 down and giving him a spot up top. So as long as there are goals going in, Herrera is kept out of the picture.
Very strange, because LVG called Herrera's goal against Yeovil 'class.' It was only one word in an interview, but it was a word he didn't have to use. Is LVG really not keen on Herrera or is the match fixing issue compromising his future prospects with the team?
Who is actually comparing him to Kagawa apart from on here? Stupid comparison IMO.
Anyways, back to Herrera. Felt bad for him not even getting on the pitch today, should be starting in midfield ahead of Rooney in reality.
Anyways, back to Herrera. Felt bad for him not even getting on the pitch today, should be starting in midfield ahead of Rooney in reality.
Play him over Rooney, it's just so simple. Play Rooney as a striker or in the hole only.
The match fixing stuff shouldn't be coming into it. He should be playing him and worrying about that later. I think it is more as you say the playing two up front, now if one of RvP or Falcao aren't here next season, it might all change again.
That's more like exploiting a guy because of his personality rather than being fair if I look from that angle. I always hated seeing that in any club in any discipline. If a guy can provide something the other just can't, then let him play.
I hope he plays against Cambridge as well. Anyway, it's obvious that he's adding that "natural" bit of a modern midfielder that Rooney will never provide as a whole package in 20 years, and LVG will have to realize that soon enough for a more regular basis.
Rooney won't be chuffed if when he get called up for England they decide to play him in midfield. Not when that is another goal scoring record he is after.
It reflects in his play, he's always a little more reserved in midfield and less daring than he is as a striker. Whereas Herrera presses forward and moves quickly, which is exactly what we need. Saw it today with Blind playing that way
I like Blind. Moves the ball and is quicker than Carrick.
Agreed, just posted in the Blind thread that he should be starting most of our matches. Think he and Herrera could pair nicely. It might be a little light against the better midfields but you can add Carrick in for those matches. A player like Pogba with those 2 would be amazing
He didn't get on but his tweet made MOTD.
I personally haven't been all that impressed by him. Looked good at times and frustrating at other times. His lack of minutes though, I find it really confusing.
I see the Kagawa and Welbeck fanbois found their new favorite. 
Whats this about an interview?
He said his attitude hasn't been the best and that he needs to improve it.
I read it on FB and dunno if it's true.....If it is, top marks to the lad for being so open and honest
Reading fanzines, there were stories about him being late and not impressing in training. Just didn't believe it much until I this interview thing.
Anyone know if it's true?
He said his attitude hasn't been the best and that he needs to improve it.
I read it on FB and dunno if it's true.....If it is, top marks to the lad for being so open and honest
Reading fanzines, there were stories about him being late and not impressing in training. Just didn't believe it much until I this interview thing.
Anyone know if it's true?
I read on twitter that he has missed some team meetings and physio appointments etc. Dunno if it has been posted in here already though. Could all be complete lies too.
It was in fanzines for the last two months...I didn't believe it but, I don't know if this interview is true.
Apologies btw to anyone who reads this. I'm not trying to stir
what herrera needs to do is to commit himself into the team play, instead of pushing for his own game. i like the herrera in preseason but do not like the herrera after the 1st qpr game. this is already mid-season gone through and time could run out easily. he should have to learn from fellaini & januzaj, and not from mata.
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