I thought so too. That'll stand him in good stead.
Andreas Pereira | 2014/15 Performances
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I thought so too. That'll stand him in good stead.
maybe it's about time to give him a chance
Yep can see him taking Fletcher's place in the squad now.
Couldn't have been worse than Fletcher today.
no, he's not going to replace fletcher, they are of different positions. whether if fletcher can start again or not has nothing to do with pereira, thing is not like that.
Never mind getting him a start, lets get him a new contract.
from what it seems, anybody could replace fletcher (football-wise) nevermind his position. As for Pereira he could end up anywhere in midfield, he can be profiled into b2b or CAM or even as DLP if he works on his defensive side. It is likely that he will end up further the pitch than fletch but he was several times on the bench to cover b2b positions van Gaal lacked. And B2b was the best position of Fletch's in his prime. But no he can't emulate him or replace him in what he does now. Sadly it's Darren's last season with us..
I would start Pereira tomorrow in place of Fletcher. He's not a DM, but he could play in the second CM-role next to Rooney. With Blind, Herrera and Fellaini out with injury/illness and Carrick likely to continue in defence, we are short on options, and he can't be worse than Fletcher last game.
-----------------De Gea---------------
------Jones---Carrick---Evans-------
Rafael---A.Pereira---Rooney---Young
--------------Di Maria-----------------
-------------RVP---Falcao-------------
-----------------De Gea---------------
------Jones---Carrick---Evans-------
Rafael---A.Pereira---Rooney---Young
--------------Di Maria-----------------
-------------RVP---Falcao-------------
The thinking behind Fletcher playing is obviously that as an experienced pro, he's going to track his midfield runners back towards his own goal and not let his team down. In practice it doesnt always happen, he's still been caught at times but he's far more likely to do the job than a kid who is primarily an attacking player. So thats why he's far more likely to play than Andreas in a team with players like Rooney in midfield
Shame Pearson's not been involved with the squad like Pereira, then, because none of those issues would apply to him. Something like this would surely be better than playing Fletcher again after his last performance:
All entirely academic of course, since Van Gaal hasn't paid much attention to either him or Rothwell yet for one reason or another.
DDG
Rafael Jones Smalling Young
Carrick
Pearson------------
----------Di Maria
Rooney
RVP Falcao
(Swap Rooney and Di Maria according to taste.)
He's energetic, committed, a superb tackler and loves a real battle in midfield. He knows how to prioritise his defensive duties and cover other players when they move forwards, and he always takes responsibility. Plus he knows how to keep it simple - surrounded by flair talents like Pereira, Daehli, Januzaj and Harrop throughout his youth team career, he's become very good at knowing when to leave the risky stuff to players ahead of him, despite being very technically capable in his own right.Rafael Jones Smalling Young
Carrick
Pearson------------
----------Di Maria
Rooney
RVP Falcao
(Swap Rooney and Di Maria according to taste.)
All entirely academic of course, since Van Gaal hasn't paid much attention to either him or Rothwell yet for one reason or another.
That's a good point, and I understand why Fletcher is chosen ahead of the youngsters, I just think that Fletchers performance against Villa was so bad that if it was up to me I would risk a little youthfull naivety for a little more tempo in our play.
I would play him if Carrick is in midfield. Someone to cover the young player's naivety. But if Carrick is in defence and Rooney is in midfield, its very gung ho and puts a lot of pressure on the defence
I think the diamond formation with Carrick as the DM would suit Andreas well, but with the 3-4-3 formation, I can't see him getting into the starting XI.
Was Rothwell in the training pics a couple weeks ago or am I remembering wrong? You're right though anyway, Pearson would be a great alternative to Fletcher in there and I think he needs to take a step forward from reserve football.
You just know that LVG won't play Pearson so I don't see the point discussing something that won't happen.
I'd much rather seem him play than Fletcher.
How does anyone know? Unless the question is raised with Van Gaal in person.
If the lad is good enough he'll come under consideration.
pereira has nothing to do with flecth. for the season up till now we are still yet to resolve our no 10 issue. now i'm really wanna giving pereira a shot
I hope he is on the bench hopefully.
Sadly it wil be like what you said but considering how poor fletcher is overall I wouldn't start him just because he is experienced, it was his foul who led to freekick and Benteke goal, just because he was too slow to catch the player he had to commit a foul and him and evans poor defending cost us the goal unfortunately. Hope he makes the bench at least, anyway diMaría might start as well as he looks like player who can get fit really quickly. Valencia in midfield and Rafael as RB/RWB another option
Think he could be involved today
On the bench!!!!!!!
Hope he will get in later, really rate him.
yeah I hope as well, the bench seems quite weak offensively, as the only two options to bolster the attack are Wilson and Andreas, of course Rafa can always go play rightback and valencia move to midfield.. Smalling and Blackett seems like subs ready to come on only when centrebacks get injured or having a really poor gave, hope Paddy will have a good game.. wonder what happened to Dimaria and Januzaj...
To rest Falcao, I hope he subs Pereira for him, gets Rooney in the attack and Pereira as CM.
Midfield was so open first half, would love to see him get a run out as he would have the space to get a few touches in and settle a bit
Why Fletcher came on instead of him, i will never understand.
why is this kid not being given game time - so frustrating!
Because Fletcher is a straight replacement for Carrick who need to be rested.Pereira not defensive enough to play that role.
Fletch has become very woeful, why not give this guy a chance?
On paper and experience you pick Fletcher because its a straight swap but his actual performances show pretty much any competent midfielder would be a better choice. Today was a perfect chance to give this guy 15 minutes, instead we got to watch Fletcher lose the ball under his own control and pass it out for throw ins.
He'll get his chance when LVG thinks he's ready.
Shame. He's been on the bench for a couple of matches when we've had big leads but still not got on the pitch.
It's very easy to say on here but let's say Pereira came on and lost his man that he's supposed to mark that led to a Newcastle's goal then I wouldn't want to imagine the reaction on the caf.
I would sub him on for Rooney or Mata but I guess LVG know better.
Wilson got his another 30 minutes of being invisible.
But Fletcher did exactly that and De Gea saved him. There isn't any point in talking about "ifs" when we haven't even seen this guy yet, Fletcher has looked really poor in every appearance recently and frankly its a matter of time at his current rate before he does cost us.
I agree though, Pereira should be getting swapped for someone higher up the pitch, even 3-0 up you wouldn't stick this guy that deep.......but Mata could have played the role Fletcher was, he practically was for the last 10 anyway.
I really wish he'd came on for the last 25 minutes or so, Wilson has had plenty of chances already.
Really pissed off Fletcher got a run ahead of him. Fletcher is finished and this guy is the future yet he is left on the bench!
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