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Fans of Martial and Rashford thinks that life is good. And bonus, Lingard is doing well too.
Yeah, can't ignore Lingard. He is doing well and Solskjaer likes him.
Fans of Martial and Rashford thinks that life is good. And bonus, Lingard is doing well too.
Yes, Can't remember any Rooney v Ronaldo FC trolling each other in numbers. These people need to wake up. Jose is gone. We no longer have to choose one or the other. They aren't even competing for the same position any more. How can fans of a club be rooting against productive youngsters? The remnant's of Jose's toxicity will linger for a year or 2 because the Pogba, Shaw, Martial and Rashford threads have boneheads waiting to start a hate circlejerk after every average game
Actually Squawka gave him 6/10, while Lingard got 7/10 and Rashford 8/10. He got the worst grade out of all the attackers.
Worried about him as he's not coming to the party. His team play is rather mediocre. He's got an outrageous amount of individual talent but it'll take him no where until he learns to gel with his teammates.
https://mobile.twitter.com/hs_10ftbol/status/1085314796118048768?s=21
A small video that shows his creativity but isn't often noticed because the chances weren't converted and resulted in goals.
So those wondering what Martial does in his "quiet" games if he doesn't score or assist should take a look.
I don't really agree with your view on it. See the pictures below, his positioning is fine in the situation you are referring to. He's made himself available for the pass, if he moves further in it'll be more difficult to get the ball to him and he'll just crowd an area that's already crowded. If Herrera crosses the ball to him, Trippier will have to move out of position to put pressure on him and that will free up space for Rashford and Pogba to get in behind.
Herrera opts for a easy pass to Lingard who rolls it back to Herrera (2nd pic, Herrera has already received the ball). Herrera moves inwards and plays Pogba (Pic 3). That's the only time Martial should make a run for it, as there's plenty of space behind Trippier, but it's by no means and easy pass to make as Pogba would have to shift the ball over to his left in order to get a decent angle to play him in. There's also the risk of getting hit on the counter attack, we've already committed Pogba, Lingard, Rashford and Young
Look at how he sets up the Pogba chance by playing a one two with Lingard before moving into space behind Trippier to expose Tottenhams defence..
During the majority of the match we had Lingard and Rashford who were putting pressure on Tottenhams defenders when they tried to play the ball out, with Martial positioned slightly behind them to get the ball at his feet and push forward. Not sure why some reckon he had a poor game, or how he's not suited to the way we're playing, he sets up Rashford nicely in the 11th min, sets up Pogba nicely in the second half, a better pass from Lingard and he's one on one with Lloris, a pass from Lingard in the first half instead of him taking a shot and it's a free shot at goal from close distance. Margins in a match where he could've easily had an assist and a goal
We've got a front 3 that's functioning very well together, where all of them are rotating positions and getting into goalscoring positions (and providing key passes), not sure what people are complaining about.
I havent looked at stats so maybe someone can correct me if i am wrong but he seems too rigid in his position. He plays left wing and sticks wide. Its almost like an old dasioned winger. Which is fine unless its not working. Full back having a good game etc and then he just keeps at it. He needs to move inside, drop deep or try plan b. I think this is coaching. He is doing what he is told to do. If he is not getting any joy then instead of subbing him they should give him 15 mins centrally. You can see Sanchez does this. He will try something and if he keeps hitting a brick wall he will shift his strategy
I've noticed what you're talking about, but that is almost certainly tactical. He can drag 2-3 players to the left hand side, it leaves big spaces open in the middle and on the right, which we've been taking advantage of quite nicely.I havent looked at stats so maybe someone can correct me if i am wrong but he seems too rigid in his position. He plays left wing and sticks wide. Its almost like an old dasioned winger. Which is fine unless its not working. Full back having a good game etc and then he just keeps at it. He needs to move inside, drop deep or try plan b. I think this is coaching. He is doing what he is told to do. If he is not getting any joy then instead of subbing him they should give him 15 mins centrally. You can see Sanchez does this. He will try something and if he keeps hitting a brick wall he will shift his strategy
"It's been great for me to work with a manager who also was an attacker when he played. He gives me good advice, especially when it comes to positioning in front of goal and finishing technique. It's helped me a lot."
"The best advice i've received from him is that I need to play to my strengths. He also told me not to put too much pressure on my self, and try to express my self on the pitch."
About the camp in Dubai:
"He talked about a lot of different things when we were there. He told us about tricks that he picked up as a player, and how lucky we are to be a part of United."
They ask him if Ole is always smiling or if he also has a more strict side to him.
"Yes, he has already shown that. Han can be quite strict with people who have earned it. A good manager needs a bit of both, he needs to be firm with the players, but also create joy and good spirits, and thats how he is."
They continue by asking him if he could see Ole as the permanent manager
"Everything is going very well at the moment, everyone is happy. So if it continues, why not?"
Martial is more of a "wide playmaker" than a winger. His link up play and passing is actually more of his strong point. Dribbling at speed is something he's good at, but actually taking on a man needs work. He doesn't seem to time when the challenge of a defender is coming very well, and he rarely shifts the ball far enough away to stop them getting a touch to it.
I'm sure though under Ole/Poch they'll improve him even more. The next 2 years he could really blossom.
He's a forward with great playmaking abilities.He's not a playmaker. He's just a forward.
This.Now sign the contract!
5 more years of this...
Townsend isn't a defenderI love the defender's reaction.
I know, but in this situation he was defendingTownsend isn't a defender
Haha yeah. Townsend knew Martial had just ended his career.I love the defender's reaction.
5 more years of this...
In terms of running at his man, maybe but he was involved every other way.Quiet game I thought.