Yep, hopefully he gets some confidence from that and he'll play Wednesday.
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Worked hard when he came on, he creates more space for Mata even if he doesn't actually offer a threat in the actual attack.
Was good I thought. Might push Darmian a bit who's gone off the boil a bit
I don't like seeing Valencia playing for us at all but even I had to admit that he did a good job in the second half. Tadic was contained well by him.
Same here, I thought he did well today against a very tough opponent.
He certainly transforms Mata, and they at least provide some sort of attack on the right side. They´ve always seemed to have a good understanding. Looked very confident as well. The vote of confidence from Van Gaal to bring him on one time for the second half must´ve given him a shot in the arm. Wouldn´t say he should he be above Darmian yet, but a couple more dire performances from the Italian could change that.
Great squad player to have.
Great squad player to have.
Thought he was superb when he came on this time, unlike previous appearances. Have said time and time again, he has all the tools to be the best full back in the world. He won't ever be, or come close due to the nature of the beast but his raw attributes are superb.
Anyway, that version of Valencia could quite happily slot back into right back for Darmian to switch over to left back as an option too. In fact, that version of Valencia may even give Darmian something to think about after all.
Anyway, that version of Valencia could quite happily slot back into right back for Darmian to switch over to left back as an option too. In fact, that version of Valencia may even give Darmian something to think about after all.
A very good cameo from him.
1st time he was playing at RB and I couldn't see a blatant mistake...well done. Competition seems to be helping him.
I can see him starting against Ipswich and Sunderland.
Yeah, I thought he was really good today. Never been his biggest fan at right back, but if he can show all he qualities in the cameos he has this season he'll still be a asset to the squad.
Straight in for Darmian, didn't put a foot wrong. Exactly what you want from players like Valencia. Pleased to see him do well and not be thrown under the bus by fans.
been a serial critic of valencia recently but have to admit he did well today.
He should. I think Darmian needs some rest...
I think it's quite possible that Darmian will switch to LB and Valencia will play RB in the tough games because neither Rojo nor Blind particularly impressed there. We do know that against a certain opponent Blind will be ok at LB or CB but against Mane and Pelle, without the protection of a solid LB, he was bound to struggle. Whilst Valencia does have his moments at RB he is one guy who won't let you down so even at his worst, which he was far from in his cameo, he is still a better evil than what Rojo has shown at LB imo.
Man Utd 3:0 Ipswich
Played well today got down the right hand side and could have had a couple of assists, also had a good shot saves in what was a good all round display.
Some powerful surging runs, it's just a shame that he seems to have no cutting edge in the final 3rd.
Fantastic match tonight. Impeccable defense, great going forward and an understanding with Mata that made for some great attacking football at times. What a breath of fresh air.
Really? A player like Valencia playing for a club like us against Championship Ipswich should really be doing much more than he did tonight. Anyone can leg it into the box and fall over their own feet. How standards have slipped. Like Valencia himself.
The one time he fell over his feet, which admittedly was pretty bad, was after a beautiful hook up with Mata. Basically his only flaw tonight, and of course it has to be highlighted. Otherwise he was great tonight. Give the guy some credit. Who cares if it was Ipswich.
His pace is frightening. When he's at full speed, defenders are fecked. I just wish his final ball was a little better, like it was in his first season for us. Had it on a plate a dozen of times for Rooney that season. Still, he gets into those positions so will no doubt create chances.
Very good option to have our Tony.
Very good option to have our Tony.
My god, it doesnt take much to impress some of you does it.
What the hell?
What the hell?
I thought he was good but just was a tiny bit off in the final third. If a few things had come off he might have got one or two assists.
He does a lot more than Darmian going forward.. even without the final ball.
Him getting forward creates space for Mata/whoever is on there.
He is great.. Darmian is better defensively. Val is a fantastic option to have though. And at the moment, with the squad and injuries we have, I'm glad we have him.
Him getting forward creates space for Mata/whoever is on there.
He is great.. Darmian is better defensively. Val is a fantastic option to have though. And at the moment, with the squad and injuries we have, I'm glad we have him.
Looks back to being a very good second choice, which is great.
Still nowhere near threatening Darmian for me though, who apart from one so-so performance in his most recent game has been near flawless.
Some players get swelling in their feet and ankles sometimes, and I've heard keeping your boots on until you've had your ice bath can limit that. Could be bullshit, but a mate of mine who plays county hockey does it.
Still nowhere near threatening Darmian for me though, who apart from one so-so performance in his most recent game has been near flawless.
Some players get swelling in their feet and ankles sometimes, and I've heard keeping your boots on until you've had your ice bath can limit that. Could be bullshit, but a mate of mine who plays county hockey does it.
He literally can't attack anymore. I mean seriously, he just falls over or wins a throw in. Solid in defence though.
How on earth did he used to be a winger? Its like a different player.
How on earth did he used to be a winger? Its like a different player.
I wouldn't say he does more going forward, just that he gets forward more, which in turn leaves more room for mata and is an extra passing option.
Balls out madman just bombing up the touchline all game. Fair play to him.
Didn't think he had a good game yesterday, considering the standard of opposition. Had a few chances to break and messed most of them up. Darmian would have been more effective. The only thing he does well is when he cuts inside and offers a little more presence on the ball that creates space for others. But Mata is good at doing that anyway.
It's a warning to opposition defenders...
Opposition defenders have nothing to worry about when he 'bombs' up the pitch as he won't do anything worthwhile with the ball.
Let a man stand before him and he'll either deliver a shit cross or pass sideways or back. If noone stands before him he will run into trouble when he tries to surge into the box from the right and lose it because he has no left foot to shoot, can't cross for shit and can't maintain the ball in a crowded area.
I know better now than to get excited when he has all the space in front of him and runs and runs and runs... he will either feck up the pass, trickle the ball back when he inexplicably stops and waits for the defender to assume his position or fall over like a donkey.
Let a man stand before him and he'll either deliver a shit cross or pass sideways or back. If noone stands before him he will run into trouble when he tries to surge into the box from the right and lose it because he has no left foot to shoot, can't cross for shit and can't maintain the ball in a crowded area.
I know better now than to get excited when he has all the space in front of him and runs and runs and runs... he will either feck up the pass, trickle the ball back when he inexplicably stops and waits for the defender to assume his position or fall over like a donkey.
He really has a great understanding with Mata. Just which he could actually carve up some chances with them.
Caf really seems to underrate him defensively.
Caf really seems to underrate him defensively.
I think it's pretty simple. Darmian plays against top teams in away matches when we're expecting to defend for long periods. He's more of a natural defender and can more likely last the 90 minutes without a mistake.
Valencia plays when we're attacking or playing weaker sides. His speed is a better protection against an opponents counterattack, and in these games we generally defend higher up the pitch, so any mistakes due to not being a natural defender are less costly.
Valencia plays when we're attacking or playing weaker sides. His speed is a better protection against an opponents counterattack, and in these games we generally defend higher up the pitch, so any mistakes due to not being a natural defender are less costly.
Just like away to PSV and Southampton, right? I don´t think it´s pretty simple at all.
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Maybe its just me but seems sometimes he does not know to run any other way then parallel with sideline,think Mata slipped a ball 2 times between LB and CB and he couldnt reach it due him not be being able to change path of run.
Are you serious?
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