Perhaps a bit disingenuous to suggest the De Gea situation is a press narrative? They're only reporting what is utterly apparent. The club aren't blamerless either. They were briefing for months that they were relaxed about the situation.
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The worrying part in all this, is that someone forced him to sign for United, the police needs to investigate on that, he is a free man and should be able to sign for whoever he wants.
Swap deal for Cavani? I reckon Cavani would knock about 10m off the 60m we'd be looking for. Cavani and Veratti, now that's something we could consider.
Benched against Liverpool. And wasn't it deserved?! Hopefully this gives him the kick up the ass he needs.
Huge mistake imo to bench him, he hasnt been great but still our most creative player by far.
Feck Cavani, he's too old now.
Marquinhos + Veratti = Di Maria + 10-20m and we have a deal.
Marquinhos + Veratti = Di Maria + 10-20m and we have a deal.
Based on form then yeah, he didn't deserve to start.
Based on what he could bring, i.e. pace on the counter-attack, I'd of put him in.
Based on what he could bring, i.e. pace on the counter-attack, I'd of put him in.
We'll have to wait and see if it was a mistake... Di maria is a big game player and of course our most creative player and his pace would have been useful but Mata can be brilliant as well and is a more reliable passer. Fair arguments for both players. Using di Maria as an impact sub could work out for the best in whatever situation we are in later on
Right decision. Might have the chance to win us the game off the bench.
I feel we will miss his pace today but its hard to argue about changing the side that won 3-0 last week. He will be a good player to bring on in the second half anyway.
I wouldn't have started him, I think the intensity of this kind of game would be too much for him.
Would have started him. His pace on the counter would have been absolutely vital.
Does show Van Gaal wont hesitate to take big calls, which is good going forwards once RVP is fit.
Does show Van Gaal wont hesitate to take big calls, which is good going forwards once RVP is fit.
I would want his pace on the counter attack today.
How good is Cavani?
Everyone knows RVP gets special treatment, when RVP is fit he'll be back in the first 11 regardless of how bad he is.
Glad he's benched ADM though, he will be much better to bring on in last 20 mins if we are struggling and need a goal.
Would swap for Marquinhos + Verrati 
Would even throw in some $$$ too!
He'll be good to bring on in the second half if we're chasing the game.
Would even throw in some $$$ too!He'll be good to bring on in the second half if we're chasing the game.
i can see the only reason of his missing is the lineup produced very positive result at the last game, so to have it continued. really need not to think it too much
Liverpool 1:2 Man Utd
Could be the beginning of the end for him. You guys look so much more balanced and creative without him, in the game against Spurs and so far today. Seems less rushed and more fluid.
He could easily come in for Young though, wouldn't read to.much into it.
I think the absence of Van Persie and Falcao is the biggest factor in that as Hererra gets to play and he knits everything together. Rooney not being in midfield is a big plus too. But yes Mata and Hererra really link up play well. Di Maria loses the ball a lot because he always tries something special.
Totally agree. He could replace either Mata or Young when they start to tire.
If we can keep a clean sheet for 20 minutes in the second half, then the dippers will need to start throwing players forward. Putting on Di Maria at that junction would make us dangerous on the break. Similar to how we did against the gooners and so'ton.
I think that's simplifying it a bit too much personally. He's just not in great form, as happens with a lot of players and especially in thier first season. He'll get back into form and prove his worth in good time.
He wouldn't offer anything close to the defensive protection Young has offered. It would be a disaster to replace him unless we are chasing the game
Exactly, I just think LvG is going by form (as he should) but wouldn't read too much into it. Bigger players have been dropped and it might actually be good for him.
Yes, Young should be on the pitch.
We look so much better without ADM in the team.
Look at how Mata has responded after being out for a few weeks. I hope ADM shows the same type of desire to make it here at Manchester United.
Tracking back and workrate are some of his strongest aspects. I think it has to do with tactics and form. Atm He looks sluggish and lazy but an on form Di Maria is far from a defensive liability.
ADM for Young please! Lets put them under more pressure.
What the feck was Di Maria thinking? There is no way he would/should have thought it was out. Shocking brainfarts.
And as I say that, what a pass to Mata.
And as I say that, what a pass to Mata.
Beautiful pass for Mata's goal, but than he still seems like he is a step behind and he makes stupid, simple mistakes
Brainless
Good assist for the goal but otherwise he's been shocking. Looks a liability tbh.
I don't get how his passing is so sloppy when he's not even under pressure
costing us
You should know whom you're dealing with. PSG will only sell when they want to. I don't think anybody can force them, not United not Real.
He's a waste of space.
Losing the ball too much, should stay up front where it won't cost us.
Other than the assist he has been our worst player.
Take him off again Louis. Useless.
We're saying that all too often.
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