In terms of a partnership, without a doubt. Him and Blind provided so much awareness and energy in midfield, it was so refreshing to see. The polar opposite of what we've had recently.
Very promising start.
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In terms of a partnership, without a doubt. Him and Blind provided so much awareness and energy in midfield, it was so refreshing to see. The polar opposite of what we've had recently.
Very promising start.
What I liked most about his peformance other than his technical quality which is superb, was that he never stopped moving. After years of midfielders that barely budge, it's great to see someone who is always busy, always looking to do something positive.
Oozes class. Really does seem to have everything in his locker and never afraid to ask for the ball (Scholesy style).
Ray Wilkins called him average after today's game.Im not so sure it's that. He was very positive about everything else related to us today. Strange assessment to say the least.
I heard that
Also before kick off, he said we essentially wasted the money on AdM as our team needed investment elsewhere, not in attack....mind boggling.
I take it he didn't watch the creativity of our wingers & lack of CM's set all the last couple years???? AdM essentially covers 2 of our most troublesome areas - both at a world class level.
Be great if we could get a video of his highlights today. Any around yet?
OK this isant a ray Wilkins thread but I must disagree with your disagreement . Didn't see him today but he's on talksport a couple of morning a week and he's most often very negative about United.
Hands off! Ander is mine!
Ah I didn't watch the prematch coverage. Seems like another Paul Parker.I heard that
Also before kick off, he said we essentially wasted the money on AdM as our team needed investment elsewhere, not in attack....mind boggling.
I take it he didn't watch the creativity of our wingers & lack of CM's set all the last couple years???? AdM essentially covers 2 of our most troublesome areas - both at a world class level.
Was very sceptical about him, he was just amazing today.
Alright. Haven't seen much of him. You're probably right.
That's absolutely ridiculous.
Was a decent performance, but quality of opposition, especially in 2nd half was way too poor to make a real judgement.
I cant wait to see how he fares against top quality midfields like City or Chelsea.
I think a Herrera - Blind - Carrick threesome could be a very good battle with the best in the PL.
I cant wait to see how he fares against top quality midfields like City or Chelsea.
I think a Herrera - Blind - Carrick threesome could be a very good battle with the best in the PL.
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Carrick will struggle to get into this side now IMO. Especially if he doesn't improve on last seasons horrendous form.
Yeah people are getting a bit ahead of themselves but I already have a man crush on Ander. Such a combative bastard, an all-rounder and a leader. Everything we ever wanted in a CM.
He wasn't actually ABU or anything. Just some weird assessments, that's all.
"He's not seen much of Herrera, but in his mind, he's average"....like wtf?
I hope not. He is a massive link between past and present and once fit, will become one of the most senior and influential members of the dressing room.
Im a huge fan of his. I think LVG is too. He has another season or 2 in his locker.
Carrick will certainly thrive in this team configuration. Midfielders are only as good as the options that present themselves. I can't see Carrick having problems if players are constantly showing for balls.
Impossible to call how much Carrick still has to offer until we see him after his recovery.
Good stuff.
So am I right in thinking Herrera (and Di Maria in fact) already have more assists this season than the entire United midfield had during the entirety of last season?
he misplaced some passes but had 91% passing accuracy at the same time. He tried some riskier at times which is good because we looked very tidy as we wanted to dominate possesion rather than make risky passes, so I'm glad that there are players who try those passes. I think dimaria misplaced twice the passes and was MOTM, best plyer on the pitch..
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And as for his tackling I think he was very tidy and cautious as well today, he didn't give away silly fouls and some of Phil Dowd's fouls were not fouls at all, he pressed very very well without giving away fouls like he did that in preseason. He was everywhere on the pitch and I am very happy for him as he will definitely love it here and will be fans favourite. Future star of the league, he could end up with two goals today and 3 assists while being amazing defensively. I love him and only pray for him to stay fit as his style of play is very demanding on his body. he might struggle with his ankles with his tyle of play. I wish he could stay fit
When we was signed someone said "He's the Spanish Tom Cleverly".
Today was the complete midfield package. Goal, clever assist, all action performance and some amazing through balls to go with those crunchy tackles.
He was liberated with Blind playing such a diciplined and intelligent game anchoring our midfield.
He was liberated with Blind playing such a diciplined and intelligent game anchoring our midfield.
He was excellent. In all fairness I think he was wasted on the right today. I'd like to see him more central alongside Blind anchoring the midfield. I think they can work very well with Mata just ahead of them.
Wasted? He's the perfect player as a shuttler.
He didn't play wide, he played on the right of a midfield diamond with liberty to move where it pleased him.
You couldn't really ask for more in terms of an allround CM performance than today, so how excactly was he wasted?
Without jumping the turtle too early now, he does kinda remind me a little of a young Roy Keane. Good work rate, agressive as feck, good passer, and can score goals.
He's like a hybrid of Keane and Scholes, but I don't mean that in a way where he is better than either, just shares a bit of both in terms of style. i hope he can be our spanish Robson.
He's my new favourite player. Just pure class.
He is "harder" on the tackle than I ever thought. His baby face certainly helps hide the nasty side to his game. A bit like Alonso in the tackle but different players obviously.
Fantastic performance. What we have missed for years. Over the moon to see him grab a goal too.
He's got the balance of being generally very good at a bit of everything. He's got legs, he can pass and move, he can slot a ball through, great ability to carry it and he gets stuck in. We've lacked a properly well rounded midfielder for too long. In an older system under Fergie, that would've been ideal alongside a Carrick at his best.
Not only does he contribute all over the pitch he plays with passion to. Something we have been missing for a while.
Funnily enough I was thinking earlier that he's pretty much the player I'd hoped Cleverley could have become. It never quite happened for him obviously but still, we have Herrera...
Whoscored rated his performance today at 9.9......di Maria was 8.9.
He's the sort of player I most enjoy watching.
overall his performance was better, i mean 8 tackles and 4 chances created. Herrera, Di Maria and Blind were outstanding. Hard to pick a MOTM.
Finally we got a midfielder that covers every blades of the grass on the pitch. Lovely goal from him.
Rafael too.
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