As I see from the posts he was good?
Thats an understatement
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Thats an understatement
As I see from the posts he was good?
Yes, the star of the second half. Granted it was a poor half but he looked so comfortable and skilful on the ball, plus he got a goal.
Thanks guys for the replies.
So glad about him and about the praise he got from LVG. So what do we reckon, he'll be a deputy for Mata or Herrera at nr. 10?
So glad about him and about the praise he got from LVG. So what do we reckon, he'll be a deputy for Mata or Herrera at nr. 10?
I think he can get games as a #10 or on the left of the front 3, he looked equally at ease in either role and was the best attacker on the pitch in both positions.
If he continues to develop at this rate there will be no reason why he cannot make it here. I'd say at this point he has as good a chance as Januzaj if not better.
I share the sentiment. Never really got on the Januzaj bandwagon and although i do realise the legit concerns about rating/comparing players so young. Perriera > Januzaj
Pereira seems the real deal.
Good point and something we should take into consideration when assessing his performances.
I hope this will be the season in which LVG will give him chances to shine and step up.
This kid has clever off the ball movement and brilliant vision, haven't seen much of his technical game, but he definitely has something of Scholes/ Iniestas awareness in him, he looks built for the senior team
Whats his contract situation? Is he on a long term deal or are we in danger of being held to ransom again?
Believed he signed a 3 year deal this January right?
He just signed a new contract not long ago. Of course in typical Man Utd fashion his contract was running down but luckily he renewed.
Signed a new 3 year contract at the end of last season I believe after flirting with Juventus for a bit
I think he signed a new contract this year.
It seems like he's very much intent on forcing his way into the team this season.
Very good to see him play well, great goal too. No reason why he can't feature this season.
I very much see them in direct competition as there's no way they'll be room for both of them in the first eleven.
One of them has to go out on loan
Pereira is younger so in theory he should be the one going out on loan but then again Januzaj would probably be more likely to get minutes if he went somewhere now because of his extra experience and bigger name. I reckon Pereira could very well get 15-20 games under his belt if he stays and he's just 19 so it won't be a disaster if he doesn't play all that much this season.
he's got almost everything, good to see him getting on a score sheet with his header. He will get games next season no doubt about that as he's capable of playing several positions. But god please no more freekicks like that one
Sounds really promising. How annoying would it have been to see Juventus take Pogba and Perreira
Impressed with him. I won't go over the top until he performs in competitive matches though.
He's a lovely player to watch. Probably as technically gifted as Mata, but with more about him athletically. If the PL were a less physical league, I'd be tempted to throw him in at the deep end.
If he keeps playing like that on tour, he will start our first game in August I reckon. Just like Jesse did last year.
Probably been said numerous times already, but this kid has "it". He has so much confidence and creativity that whenever he gets the ball, you expect him to make something happen. When Januzaj broke through under Moyes, he was electric but he relied a lot on pace and beating defenders with his agility. Pereira is a different beast, I haven't seen such composure and attacking instinct from a young player in a long long time. Also very handy to have a player who looks comfortable on either side as well as up front behind the striker.
Im starting to think the 44 shirt has magic powers.
Yes agreed. He seems to have a football brain on him too, which leads me to suspect he will turn into a fantastic player for us.
Januzaj didn't rely on pace. Did you forget his passing ability, technique, and vision? All you have to do is look at Januzaj's pass against Southampton and Spurs and those are passes I have never seen Pereira do. I think some of you guys are going overboard. Pereira played behind the striker in 2013/14 and he didn't do well at all. Last season he played a bit deeper and it paid off big time as he did really well.
Pereira has excellent footwork which helps him shake off defenders and a good passer, although not too adventurous. I really like him as a cm, but I don't rate him higher than Adnan in the 10 position.
What has Januzaj done recently (as in over the past 18 months) that lead you to believe he is better than Perreira ?
Sweeeeet feck all mate
It's more that I believe in his ability as a 10 over Pereira. Pereira has been really great for the reserves, but so was Januzaj last season. It's only in the first team that he struggled and we have yet to see Pereira really kick on at that level. I think Pereira has great ability, but more towards a deeper position than the 10 position. I think rating Pereira over Januzaj at this stage is premature.
i agree with most of this, although to be clear, pereira has been miles better in this preseason than januzaj.
I really hope he makes it here and gets a real chance in the first team, especially if Di Maria does leave.
He does look rather special
I wasn't trashing Adnan, don't get me wrong, I'm still a huge fan of the boy. He has the talent but right now he will need to put his head down and keep working hard. Bad form, confidence, whatever issues he has, he needs to get over it because right now whenever he gets the ball, I tend to expect a brain fart, you can almost tell from his body language that he's panicking as the opposition closes down on him and he'll rush and make a bad decision. Pereira does not show these traits at all, he takes the pressure in stride because he plays like he is in complete control of his body. I know its just a friendly, but against San Jose there was a moment he was challenged by two players but he managed to flick the ball past them. That is not just skill but it requires a certain x-factor from the person to be able to pull off these moves with no time to think. Hopefully we will see Adnan at his best again this season.
Wasn't all that impressed. Looked good on the ball but had lots of time where he was invisible. Want to see him at CM as that's where I believe we'd get the best out of him. The talent is there though, that's always been clear for everyone to see.
Awful slide. Looked good otherwise.
I got to watch him at the recent U20 WC here in NZ. Thought he had a pretty mixed tournament with some great stuff and some poor stuff. He didnt start most games but to be honest I didnt think he deserved to.
Found this video from the U20 WC on youtube and like all YT video compilations you end up thinking he must have been the best player at the tournament. However what does stick out is his ability, its there to see. I especially love how he can use either foot for corners and free kicks. I just hope we let him develop at a pace that doesnt ruin him.
Found this video from the U20 WC on youtube and like all YT video compilations you end up thinking he must have been the best player at the tournament. However what does stick out is his ability, its there to see. I especially love how he can use either foot for corners and free kicks. I just hope we let him develop at a pace that doesnt ruin him.
agree with this stack....
I wonder if Januzaj's progress stalled in part by sticking him in the side on a regular basis too soon?
being shifted around last season and poor decision making on his part are obviously big factors too.
With midfielders like we have behind him there is no reason why Pereira can't get plenty of cameo's next season
I wonder if Januzaj's progress stalled in part by sticking him in the side on a regular basis too soon?
being shifted around last season and poor decision making on his part are obviously big factors too.
With midfielders like we have behind him there is no reason why Pereira can't get plenty of cameo's next season
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