I'd only start him if Mata's going straight down the tunnel was a sign of anything other than tight muscles, but hopefully that won't be necessary.
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Was Mata injured? Apparently went straight down the tunnel. If not, then Di Maria should sit the next game out too.
As we have witnessed in the first half of the Arsenal game and the game today - its not the players, its the style of play, in the game today we penetrated Spurs through the middle which is arguably Di Maria's best way to penetrate - The other 3 games we went through the middle were against Everton,QPR and West Ham which were Di Maria's best games of the season.
Not saying he deserves to start though, but Mata reportedly had a knock.
I agree that he ought to play, just not at the expense of anyone from today's line up. Style or players, I'd rather not take any risks and stick with what's working. Plus, all of the lads today deserved their place for next week.
That is fair, we were brilliant as a team today, but Spurs were also trash
Is it possible that we made them look trash?
It is, but i don't think Liverpool's defenders will fail to make a single successful tackle as Spurs did today
Should be on the bennch vs the scousers, but he will probably start.
Dare I say it, but having him out meant we didn't force everything today. Much more controlled and measured game.
A lot less chucking balls in.
A lot less chucking balls in.
I'd start him against the scousers, his pace on the counter will be a great threat to have and we're not exactly blessed with pacey player options.
You'd fancy him to do some damage running at Liverpool's defence, so I would start him next Sunday. But I wouldn't hesitate to substitute him off should he not perform well.
Well the thing is when Di Maria plays on the right he more often than not tries to cut in on his favored left foot which means we lose width. Especially with Young also cutting in from the other end.
Thing I liked today was that we really stretched Spurs with our wide play. If he plays he has to play either in midfield or out on the left.
In terms of performances, it doesn't feel right dropping anyone from today's team as they really did get the balance perfect. However, Liverpool at Anfield will play the pressing game until we're on our knees so we need to have pace when we break. ADM and Young out wide with Rooney up top gives us a really threat on the counter which will keep their fullbacks a bit deeper.
I suppose it logically means Mata drops out for ADM and everything else remains the same.
I suppose it logically means Mata drops out for ADM and everything else remains the same.
I'd rather he start against Liverpool then Mata. United could do with his pace and dribbling ability on the counter.
Liverpool play Lovren on the left of their 3 man backline, right? That's a good matchup for Di Maria to just play on the right and look to streth play.
I would keep Mata in personally. Might do di Maria some good. Mata too. Can always sub him on if we need to change it.
Big decision whether or not to play him. I can see both sides to the argument. If he does play then he has to put in a good performance. If he gives the ball away as casually as he can do, Liverpool's pace will kill us on the counter.
I am very sad. Our best technical player by far, yet we looked so much better without him in the side. I am very sad.
Please di maria, show us what you really are capable of. I still have high hopes of seeing you tearing defenders right left and center.
Please di maria, show us what you really are capable of. I still have high hopes of seeing you tearing defenders right left and center.
Nah, I see us targeting Can. With Fellaini obviously going to be the main threat on that side.
Like I said in another thread, there is no need for us to change it. Di Maria has done nothing to warrant a place in the team and he gives the ball away for fun.
I think Mata has earned his start next week. Di Maria is going through a testing period, his next start should be at Old Trafford not away at Anfield in a huge game.
He should be a super sub, Mata deserves to start vs Liverpool.
btw anyone mentioned this here:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...nces-over-angel-di-maria-at-manchester-united
btw anyone mentioned this here:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...nces-over-angel-di-maria-at-manchester-united
I'd put Di Maria in over Young and maybe Shaw over Blind for Liverpool and leave the rest as is.
Then perhaps bring on Januzaj, Falcao as needed.
Then perhaps bring on Januzaj, Falcao as needed.
I wouldn't play him against Liverpool. We've just had our best performance of the season, it'd be harsh on players who did so well yesterday to replace them.
Why would you want to change that left side after yesterday?
I think it's unfair to say we're better without a player of his ability and class, or if us playing more as a collective team yesterday is down to him not playing. People always seem to look for someone to blame for something. I'd definitely start him at Anfield.
I don't think that he is a Van Gaal type player. Too erratic and unconsidered with the ball, always trying the spectacular.
That would be the plan for me.
di Maria has no confidence as it is it seems, how is this gonna help him?
Assuming it's a confidence issue rather than a motivation issue. Either way picking people based on form can never be a bad idea for me.
Who cares right now? How is dropping Mata for him going to help us?
If he needs to play his way back into confidence, then he can start the Villa game. We can't be using the vital and challenging Liverpool fixture as a training session for Di Maria.
Di Maria also looked good agsinst Arsenal in the league, and in the FA Cup game until his red card and until LvG lost us the game with his subs he wasn't doing badly either.
Spurs like Arsenal also play an open game. I personally wouldn't start him as noone deserves to be dropped currently but wouldn't be surprised at all if we need to bring him on against Liverpool.
Oh and wait until we play a tight defence again where we'll struggle to create anything until the 76th minute when we go behind. Ppl will then post again stuff like "play him, he has his flaws but at least he is the only one trying something and our only attacking threat."
Spurs like Arsenal also play an open game. I personally wouldn't start him as noone deserves to be dropped currently but wouldn't be surprised at all if we need to bring him on against Liverpool.
Oh and wait until we play a tight defence again where we'll struggle to create anything until the 76th minute when we go behind. Ppl will then post again stuff like "play him, he has his flaws but at least he is the only one trying something and our only attacking threat."
Last week could be the best thing to happen to Di Maria, he'll really need to raise his game to make the side and Van Gaal should make that abundantly clear to him. I'm not suggesting he thinks he's a guaranteed starter or that he's in any way complacent but there is a lot of competition for places and form should be rewarded. Mata had a decent game and Young has been excellent recently. It would be insane to change a winning team when we have spent so long looking for the right blend. Stick with the same lineup and make him work his way back.
Gives him some time to get his head right away from a big game. We don't need to play him from the start. He could be a bit burnt out.
No offence but thats an absolutely awful idea. That left side was fantastic yet you want them changed. Then you want to bring in 2 totally pointless players aswell
Thank god you aren't the gaffer
He doesn't speak English very much at all yet from his recent interviews. I wonder what he does when Giggs delivers the opponents instructions.
No way there should be any more tinkering done on that side. Di Maria and Shaw have done nothing to warrant a start especially after the spurs performance by our 'young and blind'
I'd argue how is it going to help Mata.
What sort of message does it send out? The team plays well and the manager changes it. Di Maria would be better used late on in the game. Because at the moment he has not influenced enough games.
Needed to do what exactly?
To do a Forlan maybe?
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