Andreas Pereira | 2014/15 Performances

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We dont give him enough chances? Wait till the very very end to offer him a new contract? Dont play Valencia in midfield if we have injury problems to our first team CMs?

We've given others chances, including people like Januzaj playing in his position. If he isn't impressing the manager more than Januzaj who's fault is that? Thats not what happened with Pogba. And just because he might be our most talented CM in the reserves doesn't mean that if he is let go, he'll find a new club and become one of the best midfielders in the world like Pogba. Its far more likely that Pogba is a one off.
 
if we had the same midfield as we did last year, this is a guy who'd be getting far more chances ahead of the likes of fletcher and cleverley. however with the addition of herrera it's been tougher.

i really hope he stays too. i go to sleep every night holding my blankey tight dreaming of wilson, januzaj and pereira playing for us in the future. my wife isn't aware of this, but it doesn't concern her.
 
if we had the same midfield as we did last year, this is a guy who'd be getting far more chances ahead of the likes of fletcher and cleverley. however with the addition of herrera it's been tougher.

i really hope he stays too. i go to sleep every night holding my blankey tight dreaming of wilson, januzaj and pereira playing for us in the future. my wife isn't aware of this, but it doesn't concern her.

Against Liverpool he played on the wing and I believe that it's where Van gaal sees him play, so no he wouldn't have had more playing time because he isn't in competition with the CMs.
 
His recent performances have started to remind me of Thiago, he still does a lot of flicks and tricks but now theres a lot more purpose to them rather than just for the sake of it. He's also keeping the ball a lot better and raised the tempo of his passing and his all round game. He's developed and matured quite a bit this season
This is very true and stuff what van Gaal would really like, he seems to do for under-21 more of what Herrera does for senior team. I am very pleased with his progress this season. Let's hope we give him chance in the last games of the season and convince him to stay. Still feel he's thinking of moving elsewhere to have more gametime..
 
I dont like him playing off the forwards as a no.10, particuarly since he's stepped up a level from our youth teams to the reserves, I think he's better playing a little deeper, he's so inconsistent minute to minute playing higher.
If I were him I would actually leave United and try to get regular games to develop, unless he's specifically been told he can go on loan next year.

as Casienma says, I'm another who would love to see Januzaj, Wilson and Pereira as the corner stones of our side for the next decade.
 
Against Liverpool he played on the wing and I believe that it's where Van gaal sees him play, so no he wouldn't have had more playing time because he isn't in competition with the CMs.
Just because he played like 15 minutes on the right against Liverpool doesn't mean he isn't viewed as a CM. He played the MK Dons match centrally so he is obviously seen as being able to play centrally and he usually plays centrally for the u21s. Young players often play multiple positions and are usually thrown out wide when breaking into the first team. Him playing wide against Liverpool really has no indication on what position he is viewed at by van Gaal.
 
Just because he played like 15 minutes on the right against Liverpool doesn't mean he isn't viewed as a CM. He played the MK Dons match centrally so he is obviously seen as being able to play centrally and he usually plays centrally for the u21s. Young players often play multiple positions and are usually thrown out wide when breaking into the first team. Him playing wide against Liverpool really has no indication on what position he is viewed at by van Gaal.

He said that he sees himself as a wide attacking midfielder, though.
 
He's not half bad defensively, I think he can be a better CM than an AMC or a playmaker playing on the wings
 
He's definitely a cm. He's only playing out wide because players in the youth team tend to play a lot of positions sometimes depending on which players are available to play.
 


I bet everyone on here would want us to sign him after watching that video if he was playing for another club. :smirk:
 


I bet everyone on here would want us to sign him after watching that video if he was playing for another club. :smirk:

0:48. That passed was weighed to perfection.

What player would you compare Andreas to? Which player does he have a similar playing style to him?
 
0:48. That passed was weighed to perfection.

What player would you compare Andreas to? Which player does he have a similar playing style to him?
To be honest with you, up until last season I thought he didn't have a future here. He was being shoved out wide and I always thought he didn't have the pace or the trickery to be really dangerous and he faded away in matches but then come up with a brilliant goal. But this past year under van Gaal he's progressed so much, his passing, the way he utilities the ball, decision making and his all round game has really improved and now he participates much more in everything our side does even when he's being played as a wide attacking midfielder. If I were to compare him to one of our current players I think it would be Mata, but much stronger and energetic.
 
Glad that's sorted out! Looking forward to watching to break into the first team next season
 
I'll be honest, before this season it looked like his development is stagnating and I certainly didn't expect to see him around the 1st team.
But LVG saw his quality and brought him in the first team squad and since then he has improved a lot. I honestly think he's one of the our most improved players this year. Hopefully he keeps it up in the future, he will become a great player if he does.

Great to see him sign a new contract!
 
I'll be honest, before this season it looked like his development is stagnating and I certainly didn't expect to see him around the 1st team.
But LVG saw his quality and brought him in the first team squad and since then he has improved a lot. I honestly think he's one of the our most improved players this year. Hopefully he keeps it up in the future, he will become a great player if he does.

Great to see him sign a new contract!

Pereira was doing well since the absolute start of the season, before he got to play in the first team. A shift in position is what ultimately helped him. Last year he played as a 10 and this year he spent most of his time deeper in cm.

He's played consistently well this year as opposed to last year
 
He is a fantatsic player. I remember watching that youth indoor tournament in Zürich, he was techncially a joy to watch, one of the best players in the tournament. Glad he sidgned, now hopefully he can take the next steps.
 
0:48. That passed was weighed to perfection.

What player would you compare Andreas to? Which player does he have a similar playing style to him?
I'd probably say Thiago - in that he is capable of playing as a #8, #10 and could possibly even sit deeper as a #6. On top of that, he's got a great eye for a pass, is two-footed, is a great dribbler, plays with a lot of flair, scores a fair amount of goals and has even played out wide on occasions.
 
Looked to have quite a bit of quality when he came on vs MKDons its a shame he didn't get much more first team minutes, but hopefully he win next season.
 
I'd probably say Thiago - in that he is capable of playing as a #8, #10 and could possibly even sit deeper as a #6. On top of that, he's got a great eye for a pass, is two-footed, is a great dribbler, plays with a lot of flair, scores a fair amount of goals and has even played out wide on occasions.
if he gets his positioning better and overall defensive play he will be a complete midfielder. I'd like him to play deeper as his long range passing reminds of Scholes' but on the other hand he has great shot and eye for pass in the final third, maybe he can arrive in the box late..

well it will be interesting how van Gaal develops the lad, he has a big chance to make it here..

Januzaj, Pereira, Wilson, McNair, Pearson that sounds pretty good and I didn't even mention other players from the academy. Our u18 squad is full of great talents.. Would be fantastic to see the team being built around them one day..
 
Looked like he might be coming on before Smalling got injured, I wonder who he would have replaced.
 
Looked like he might be coming on before Smalling got injured, I wonder who he would have replaced.

I think he was going to warm up along with Wilson, then Smalling went down.

Hopefully if Chelsea sort it out tomorrow he will get some game time against Arsenal and Hull.
 
I think he was going to warm up along with Wilson, then Smalling went down.

Hopefully if Chelsea sort it out tomorrow he will get some game time against Arsenal and Hull.
Unlikely to be around for the Arsenal match and definitely wont be around for the Hull match. The Brazil under 20s fly out for the under 20 World Cup next Saturday
 
Unlikely to be around for the Arsenal match and definitely wont be around for the Hull match. The Brazil under 20s fly out for the under 20 World Cup next Saturday

Ah, didn't realise he was heading off for that.
 
Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira not fazed by first team competition

Andreas Pereira is ready to fight for a first team place at Manchester United after committing his future to the club.

The impending arrival of Memphis Depay only adds to the strong competition at Old Trafford, but the 19-year-old is confident in his own ability.

"I am not worried about that," he said.

"I like to have a challenge. I am not scared of the challenge. I know it will be hard. Some of the best players in the world are in the team.

"But I have confidence in myself and if I keep doing the things I am doing now, I think I will achieve it. I know there are world class players but I have faith in my ability."

The teenager is certainly not lacking in self-belief, and comes across well. Fluent in Flemish, Portuguese and French before arriving at United, Pereira has added English and Spanish to ease communications at United.

It is no surprise then to hear questions over his future - PSG and Juventus were among the clubs interested in the attacker before he signed a new deal with United in April - smartly sidestepped.

"I wasn’t busy with all the things that came on the news about me," he said. "I was just focussing on my football here.

"I knew I wanted to stay at Manchester United because United is the best football club in the world.

"I want the people around me to like me. If you feel confident and people show they like me and know I have potential. I am very happy to stay here."

While Pereira's contract situation dragged on parallels were made with Paul Pogba, a young United player frustrated by his lack of first-team chances who left for a nominal fee and is now one of the world's most coveted midfielders.

Yet as the teenager picked United Van Gaal spoke of his progress and development, and there are signs the player is embracing Van Gaal's philosophy.

He is delayed in getting to this interview because he had to eat lunch with the first team -the coach has fined players who do not follow this rule.

And as well as seeking out the manager for tips to improve, Pereira has enjoyed picking the brains of Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie.

"I am learning from them," he said. "They have been through everything.

"They are coming to play in the reserves. I just want to do well and win the game. I don’t think I have to do better than them. If Van Persie is there it is even better because we know the quality is there and we are likely to win the game more easily.

"They like to help the young players. They are open for everything. If you need anything you can speak to them."

Manchester Evening News
 
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