Judging from the start of the season, not a chance.
Anderson | 2013/14 Performances (on loan at Fiorentina)
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Judging from the start of the season, not a chance.
I think the next time we want to play him as a CM we shouldn't and instead play Valencia there in his place. I honestly think he'd look more comfortable there than I've seen Anderson look for the past 3 seasons.
Hope he'll be gone as soon as possible.
Sell him to some Portugese or Brazilian team and get Witsel or Matic as a replacement.
Sell him to some Portugese or Brazilian team and get Witsel or Matic as a replacement.
Seemed to be trying his best to hide behind the Crystal Palace players today. Poor performance.
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He's lucky we were only playing Palace. Dread to think how bad he'd have looked if we played someone half decent.
One pass in 65min vs a terrible side is hardly what we expect from a starting midfielder at United?
I have been saying this for years he hasnt got what it takes to become a United player.. His mother told him he needed to work harder because he didnt kook like a footballer(athlete) as he looked a bit chubby! Even with "all" the running he still looks overweight.. His boat has sailed time to move on and find someone who's capable!
Crazy to think he was one of the hottest properties in world football 6 years ago. Now he strikes me as bang average. Hope he improves with match fitness, but he's just not good enough.
Won't be see the pitch much with Afro boy on board... who looked much more composed than Ando did (aside from that ball to Young)
His pace has little to do with the criticism he has warranted. And as for waiting a few more games before jumping to conclusions... Well, he's over five years at the club and has yet to deliver. Anderson's an okay midfielder don't get me wrong, but games against Palace are one's he should be performing in, especially when you consider they're the type of games we're going to utilise him in as he's nothing more than a squad player.
He's a likable character but I'd be amazed if we kept him on after this season, assuming we'll bring in more midfielders.
First game of the season and I didn't think he was that bad. I know he's had a million chances but I believe if he stays fit he will prove his worth. It's a shame that he didn't become the world beater his talent suggested he would become but he can still become a good squad player. Last chance for him this season.
Ar some of you'll insane? He is definitely not and should not be ahead of Cleverley. Atleast Cleverley gets the basics right.
probably been posted but
. Hilarious.How can you not love him he's such a character.
I wouldn't even hold onto him with the intention of using him squad player now. Since he arrived 5 or 6 years ago he's had chance after chance and it just hasn't worked out. There's still to many if's buts about him for me and it's time to cut him loose now.
The only reason we still have him is because we're still a player short in midfield. Once we get another midfielder or 2 in, im pretty sure he'll be gone.
Disagreed.
probably been posted but
How can you not love him he's such a character.
Characters do not help towards the team cause or win trophies. He simply isn't good enough and the fact that he is Brazilian doesn't cut it anymore. If he had been from either Scotland, Wales, the Sudan or Iran, we would have got rid a long time ago but because he is Brazilian changes everything. Personally, if Moyes decides to get rid of Anderson, I will be happy, because he is at least Stoke level at best.
I don't necessarily disagree with this. What I do disagree with is a lot of people coming up with some ridiculous statements about Anderson being too slow and what not - he's probably amongst the top five fastest central midfielders in the league. His physical presence is what can still set him apart from players like Cleverley, who is also quick but not able to run past midfielders like Ando can.
I agree that he should perform better than what he did against Palace, but I think some judgements on here are too clouded based on a couple of funny looking stumbles and unnecessary losing the ball on a couple of occasions. He looked rusty to me, and he tried to play it too safe, for me. He did have some sublime passes though - that one cross to Young where he had to twist his body and then was able to pin post a 40 yard pass with pace to Young was incredible, as was his should-have-been assist. He wasn't good, but he wasn't rubbish either. He looked like someone who hasn't played much lately, and he hasn't played much lately.
If he remained constantly fit then he might get regular games. If he cannot keep himself fit and prefers to sit on a bench and take the money then, it is time for him to leave. Offering a couple of decent passes in 65+ minutes means feck all in todays game. If you cannot do it on a regular basis, then just go and join a club at your level i.e. Stoke City.
Nothing to disagree with there. What I disagree with is the silly comments and unnecessarily negative comments that offer about f*** all in any discussion, which on top are misguiding.
Well they do. To be honest for morale and everything. But I didn't say 'how can you not love him and see that he's going to win us trophies'. I said how can you not love him. He's a crack up.
I don't really care if he isn't good enough to be a worldie in midfield to win us everything on his own. As long as when he steps on the park for United and gives 300% for the cause I am sure Moyes and fans like myself are happy. He hasn't said a peep about wanting to leave and moaned and whinged like a twat and has had some trouble coming back from injuries. While I suppose they don't 'win trophies' but they contribute in their own way and it is important. I don't really care where he is from. He gives us a dynamic ball mover in the middle of the park and if he can get himself fit enough to come in and play well enough to support the squad then good on him.
Embarrassing that this guy gets any game time at United
His level is not United, I think that's fairly clear now. Even when you look at a player like Park and the job he did for us as a squad player, Anderson falls short IMO.
Quite sad really, during his first three seasons alot of people, including me, was still holding out hope for this beast potential that he's supposed to have had (when we signed him he came with amazing praise from brazilian football insiders, forums and posters who knew what they were talking about... plus portuguese media, ex-brazil players etc all praising his potential... and think back to that 8 minute youtube compilation where he just raced past everyone. lulz) to burst out...
Now he's looking at Adnan and co instilling the same hope to the United crowd, people buzzing with the ball at his feet... while he watches on from the bench, having had yet another embarrassing performance... world cup year coming too, it's just sad for the fans and the player himself.
Now he's looking at Adnan and co instilling the same hope to the United crowd, people buzzing with the ball at his feet... while he watches on from the bench, having had yet another embarrassing performance... world cup year coming too, it's just sad for the fans and the player himself.
We need to be fair to Anderson here. Yes, he didn't play particularly well, but this was his first action of the season. He needs to be afforded the same patience as plenty of other players who haven't really found form this season either (and some of them have had far more chances). Looking at his body, he seems to have made an effort to get trim over the summer, so let's give him a chance.
Yeah we have no option but to, really. We didn't sign another midfielder and we let no one go so Anderson has one more season to prove himself. I'm expecting nothing but more of the same. After so many years of defending him and hanging on to hope of him coming good, I'm spent with regards to that.
Anderson is what he is, a decent squad player.
He will never be a world beater, and when the time comes to replace him with a better player it will happen.
He will never be a world beater, and when the time comes to replace him with a better player it will happen.
He's not a decent squad player though.
I mean, when you look at what a decent midfield squad player should do for a team, as in score a goal here and there, make the odd assist and make an impact off the bench regularly, is Anderson even that?
A decent squad player at Man Utd should be a player who can come in to the team and deliver good performances when required, and play 25-30 games a season in order to compensate for possible injuries to others. You can't say that about Anderson.
Honestly, I'm not sure at this stage what he brings to this team that's of any use.
Honestly, I'm not sure at this stage what he brings to this team that's of any use.
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Oh but he's a character..........
Oh but he's a character..........
That's exactly what Anderson has been doing for the last 4 years?. Sure he rarely has a MOTM performance, but usually he is solid and works hard.
I wouldn't say the team is anymore solid when he does plays in a 2 man midfield....that's when he is actually is fit and available for selection and lasts 90 minutes.
Should have been sold. Had his chance I'm afraid.
Oh wow, he had a bad game and slipped during it, first time this has happened to a CM
Can we call him Fred the Red yet?
Oh wow, he had a bad game and slipped during it, first time this has happened to a CM
Indeed you're right. Maybe Madrid might come calling.
£80 million wasted by Real Madrid if you ask me
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