We quite clearly dropped off in the last ten minutes, so there weren't many passes on for him, so he decided to keep the ball as opposed to passing. Its a silly attempt at criticising him for nothing, as Joaquin, above, says, no player deserves criticism.
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We quite clearly dropped off in the last ten minutes, so there weren't many passes on for him, so he decided to keep the ball as opposed to passing. Its a silly attempt at criticising him for nothing, as Joaquin, above, says, no player deserves criticism.
What? Don't know what you're talking about, I didn't criticize him for this game, just an observation. He was dispossessed a few times because he was too slow to react, something that it seems Young is much better at.
You need to read again what I wrote.
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Cant see him wanting to stay this summer, but we'll see. Choice is obviously his.
Its a negative observation, with the intent of criticising him. You're hardly praising him in your post.
Yeah well he was dispossessed because of it so it's hardy a positive thing. However, I didn't said things you accused me of earlier.
What I'm saying is that there were hardly any options for him, when he was on the ball. Our performance dropped off, hence the goal. He wasn't the only one guilty of wrong doings, in the last 10 minutes. However, it's understandable as we were 4-1 up and down to 10 men, something you failed to acknowledge.
When we're back in Europe and playing more games I desperately hope he decides to stay another season and prove himself. Wouldn't blame him for leaving but I hope he doesn't.
not to blame for anything today , came on , we went a man down and gave up a nothing goal. i wouldn't change the team to get him in it with young and mata playing well for the team.
Maybe he'll feel more like he's competing and less like has to be the star man in the current climate which might help him. He did fine when he came on I felt as the game was winding down.
He shot he took.... What the fark was that abt?
Would you necessarily miss Di Maria if we sold him for £35m this summer or swapped him with another quality player?
Yes!
As decent as we have been this season, a similar season next year (not competing for the title, out of all competitions) will be a failure next year. So we still need to do much better and we are for sure not going to do that if we sell our better players.
Why is this question asked every 10 pages?
Because its an ongoing season? and opinions are bound to change after every 4 or 5 games?
To put it into perspective - 5 games ago, fans were sulking over a Welbeck winner in the FA cup and the whole forum was gloomy.
The answer is the same as it was before.
If he wants to go and is seriously unhappy, let him go.
If he isnt and is willing to fight for his place, he should stay. He is obviously a quality player and there is every chance he will prove that next season if he stays.
If he wants to go and is seriously unhappy, let him go.
If he isnt and is willing to fight for his place, he should stay. He is obviously a quality player and there is every chance he will prove that next season if he stays.
I doubt it. We have Januzaj and the option of bringing Nani back. That gives us 4 players to compete for the wide positions.
In the first half of the season the team kept possession until Di Maria took responsibility for creating something; which sometimes came off and other times looked reckless. Our pattern of play is now different, as is our team shape.
I suspect he'll stay; if only because the number of clubs who could afford him is so small and they may have other priorities.
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Quality player.. Mad people are saying sell him.. He hasnt had one season yet in a new league.. He will come good
Absolutely ridiculous question. Yeah, lets make a £25 million pound loss on a player who has been here for less than a season. He might not have set the world alight just yet but he still has a bucket load of assists.
To be honest though, its a bit daft trying to justify why we shouldn't sell Di fecking Maria for £35 million. Jesus, Andy carroll sold for that years ago.
Why are you always so angry and aggressive? Go have a rub out or something.
If you disagree with me, then say so. I know you'd rather be the smart arse all the time, but there's a time and place for that.
Calm down, I'm not even sure why you're so aggressive right now, people seem to think they NEED to reply to every comment i guess.
If he wants to leave because of Ashley Young then he has a problem, I mean, what happened to actually believing in the simple fact that you're better and will get back into the team by working harder and raising your game? Having said that, I think he'll stay, he's a quality player.
Suppose an important question would be how Van Gaal plans on shoehorning Di Maria, Young, and Depay (if we buy him) into the squad.
Rotation.
No, not every comment. Just the silly ones.
Silly to you? Doesn't seem so silly then
I think we'l get a proper No 8, play Mata/Herrera as the No 10 and Depay/Young + Di Maria as the wingers. Needless to say, he'l need to be at his best otherwise it'l be Herrera as the No 10 and Mata on the right.
Silly to you? Doesn't seem so silly then
Really? You don't think selling our record signing, the player who was arguably Madrids best during their Champions league winning season, for a £25 million loss after less than a season here, would be silly?
Sounds silly to me.
I'm not being a smart arse, I'm telling you you're overly rude and aggressive to other posters on the website.
Yes, we have heard the tales about Di Maria's magical 13/14 season, some people even witnessed It, but that isn't really relevant right now.
The question was asked as a result of the team finding the right balance without Di Maria not with the intention of definitely discarding Di Maria, he has been an ok player this season and his assists have been key but will he really be missed?
The plan was to get top 4 and find a system that would enable us to contend next season and that is exactly what LVG has done, and he has been able to achieve it without his best player.
Regarding his transfer fee, I don't see us getting the 60m back, since we can all agree we overpaid. We would be lucky to find a buyer for 40m, I don't think its possible.
Why do people keep having the thought that he's unhappy and wants to leave the club? Where is this idea from?
I'd rather keep him. It would be a bit stupid to take such a loss on a player who's in his first season at a new club and country. He's had off-field problems too with the house break in. Plus we've chopped and changed our formation so much this season and he's found himself being played as a striker, winger and midfielder this season so it's probably been difficult to find consistency to his game.
Would be a good idea to give him an opportunity in a consistent side next season. He just looks like he's completely devoid of any confidence right now. Maybe he will do well in the Copa America this summer and start next season like he did last august.
Would be a good idea to give him an opportunity in a consistent side next season. He just looks like he's completely devoid of any confidence right now. Maybe he will do well in the Copa America this summer and start next season like he did last august.
Was wondering that too. Besides some rumours here and there I've not seen anything substantial to suggest he wants to go.
he deserves another season to prove he's good enough for us but it all depends on ADM's attitude, nobody knows if he's happy or unhappy here. Personally if PSG come knocking this summer I think he will want to leave, I wouldn't be too upset if a player swap was on the cards as there's a few PSG players I wouldn't mind.
What on earth has he done to change opinions, in the last few weeks? He didn't feature against Tottenham, played 35 minutes against Liverpool, 20 odd against Villa and 10 last Sunday. Those who want him to leave, like yourself, will still want him to go and those who don't, like myself, want him to stay.
The second part of your post isn't completely different and puts nothing into perspective.
Well considering 5 games ago we still didn't have a winning system and a consistent first 11, I think the second part of my post is pretty relevant, it's one thing to talk about Di Maria the starter in a team that isn't consistent, it's another to talk about Di Maria the star on the bench who doesn't seem to have much effect on the team these days, starting Di Maria might tamper with team chemistry which was not the case 5 matchdays ago, we are winning without him and winning well, hence my question about fans missing him next season if we sell him ( Im not advocating selling him btw).
This one is said a lot, but it's ultimately irrelevant when you consider that Carroll was worth nothing near that.
I do think we should keep Di Maria because he hopefully has a lot more to offer us and has been productive at times, but £35m wouldn't be a ridiculous figure if we were going to sell him. I don't think we should though, and I doubt he'll go.
It will be interesting to see if he can become disciplined enough for Van Gaal while still maintaining the explosiveness that is fundamental to the best parts of his game.
Couldn't care less about the money, keep him. If it doesn't work out the agents will sort it.
Couldn't care less about the money, keep him. If it doesn't work out the agents will sort it.
By that logic, we probably shouldn't buy in the summer, as it may "tamper with team chemistry". As well as Young has played, recently, di Maria is an obvious upgrade and will probably take over, come next season. Just as we will probably replace Valencia, Carrick, and Fellaini with better players. So, no, we shouldn't sell him.
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