[Wade3]

Agree with this. We're 1-0 up at home to a rubbish Villa. Think he's still got a chance, as we've certainly not blown them away with our attacking play.

But we're in full control and have created several good chances, something we were lacking for a while this season. It's also not just the Villa game, we've been getting the results we need with our current lineup, so as I said, there's not much reason to change it right now.

 

[Amar__]

He could replace either of Young or Fellaini and we would be even better in this game IMO. Hopefully we see him early in the second half.

 

[saivet]

If he plays well when he gets on, he'll displace Young for the next game.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

But we're in full control and have created several good chances, something we were lacking for a while this season. It's also not just the Villa game, we've been getting the results we need with our current lineup, so as I said, there's not much reason to change it right now.

He's a better player than most of the starting eleven; he could replace either Young or Mata and we'd probably be an even bigger threat going forward.

 

[Ole240599]

His substitute performance against Liverpool was very poor. I think LVG would have rightly told him that it wasn't acceptable. It will be interesting to see if he comes in the second half if his passing and dribbles will be less erratic. Not convinced that the EPL is where di Maria will do his best work. All of that said I wouldn't sell him for anything less than what we paid for him.

 

[Wade3]

He could replace either of Young or Fellaini and we would be even better in this game IMO. Hopefully we see him early in the second half.

Young has done well, I doubt he'll replace Fellaini since he isn't suited to fill his role.

 

[Ole240599]

He's a better player than most of the starting eleven; he could replace either Young or Mata and we'd probably be an even bigger threat going forward.

We weren't when he came on against the bin dippers

 

[dirkey]

It's not jumping the gun when there's evidence from several games now that our team as it currently plays has been at its best.

It has been a few games, not several. And yes. It's completely jumping the gun. If they go off boil for next few games, he'll be back in. Likewise any injury. Saying there's not much hope is just silly.

 

[Wade3]

He's a better player than most of the starting eleven; he could replace either Young or Mata and we'd probably be an even bigger threat going forward.

I'm not gonna debate that he's possibly the best player on the squad. But Young and Mata have done well and most importantly, the team is working well together, so why would we change it? I want di Maria to work out just as much as anybody, but I don't see it happening right now.

 

[Cassidy]

We weren't when he came on against the bin dippers

Lol what when he setup the winning goal, and then played that pass for the pen? He wasn't that bad you know.

 

[Wade3]

It has been a few games, not several. And yes. It's completely jumping the gun. If they go off boil for next few games, he'll be back in. Likewise any injury. Saying there's not much hope is just silly.

We have seven games left. Given how well our team is working today, I doubt van Gaal will change it up against City. After that we have six games left, which isn't a whole lot to find your rhythm and impress. That's why I don't see much hope.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Lol what when he setup the winning goal, and then played that pass for the pen? He wasn't that bad you know.

All forgotten as he misplaced a few passes, as well.

 

[Pexbo]

Another assist...

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Exactly why he should start.

 

[Kazi]

Was a poor cross tbh, that was all Rooney

 

[Wade3]

Another assist...

It was an average pass at best that was saved by Rooney's brilliance.

 

[NotoriousISSY]

It wasn't a 'poor' cross. It was a standard ball in turned into something by a forward bang in form.

But when you consider Young put in 10 identical crosses that amounted to very little, it was nice to see something come of it.

 

[Skills]

He can't help getting assists. Good habit.

 

[Walrus]

I really dont know what to think of Di Maria, he seems to play badly every game but still manages to get assists.

 

[El Zoido]

I just wish he wouldn't roll around so much every time he gets tackled.

 

[Rado_N]

Was a poor cross tbh, that was all Rooney

Was it balls, he clearly saw Rooney hence crossing it behind.

 

[Cassidy]

And again...

 

[Raoul]

History won't care whether it was pretty or not. It still counts.

 

[united_99]

Some ppl! Strange why Young or Valencia aren't that lucky to get fluke assists, only Di Maria gets them. Maybe it's just because he is a quality player??

 

[Rado_N]

Di Maria will come on, get two assists and then be criticised post game

I was close.

 

[Orton]

Weird how Young or Valencia couldn't find any of our strikers with a cross yet Di Maria puts in his first one and we score.

What did he actually do wrong this time, apart from get kicked from Delph? We looked a bigger threat once he was on, simple as that.

 

[Raoul]

Amazing how some find negativity in us scoring goals.

 

[Sammyjunn]

He'll be frustrating but he is so much more likely to get an assist than Young.

 

[harms]

Some ppl! Strange why Young or Valencia aren't that lucky to get fluke assists, only Di Maria gets them. Maybe it's just because he is a quality player??

This. It's laughable to say that he won't get games ahead of Young if he will deal with his mental problems (and we all hope that he will next season). He is years ahead of him ability-wise - and, just like that, Young had another good game, but Di Maria came on and get an assist. I don't think that it was meant for Rooney, but it was a clever ball in a dangerous zone.

 

[Red Shorts]

Amazing how some find negativity in us scoring goals.

I was amazed to come in and see that too? He's our top assist maker by a country mile, yet you see quite a few driving away for him to be sold in the summer? Some people eh

 

[ivaldo]

Amazing how some find negativity in us scoring goals.

I wish we had more players who play shit and come up with a goal or assist every game.

 

[Invictus]

Piss poor. Sell him to PSG.

 

[Ole's_toe_poke]

I was close.

But you were wrong. Which is all that matters.

 

[Roman Bellic]

I'd take an assist a game with an average performance for the rest of the season, although i have no complaints over his performance today.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Weird how Young or Valencia couldn't find any of our strikers with a cross yet Di Maria puts in his first one and we score.

What did he actually do wrong this time, apart from get kicked from Delph? We looked a bigger threat once he was on, simple as that.

He also seemed to be playing much safer, as opposed to trying to make things happen. He's just far more productive than any other player in the team, and he should be starting.

 

[Rado_N]

But you were wrong. Which is all that matters.

Harsh, but fair.

 

[Count Orduck]

Thought he did very well coming on today. Showed some desire and enthusiasm, which is good. Means he's not having a strop being on the bench. Don't think he'll start against City, though.

 

[Señor]

Good performance. Maybe a spell on the bench will have a good effect on him.

 

[Orton]

He also seemed to be playing much safer, as opposed to trying to make things happen. He's just far more productive than any other player in the team, and he should be starting.

He also has ridiculous pace and is a proper weapon when other teams are pushing up. Simply offers us something nobody else in our team can. Can't have a team of 11 safe players, you need someone who is going to try create something, and from time to time it will go wrong.

 

[justboy68]

Assist machine.