[Martial'sEmergingSmile]

Bruno's interviews are always great.

Interesting to hear him push back - two days on a row - on Cavani's movement not being his biggest attribute...instead choosing to bring up his off-ball work and saying on both days that our more technical players need to learn from his effort.

He's as pissed off with Martial and Rashford doing nothing defensively as everyone else is.

He's got a point too. Look at 3 of the 4 CL semi-finalists - City, Chelsea, PSG - arguably their best quality is their pressing game.

 

[lysglimt]

They're some pretty incredible stats. Hope we get it done in the first half, and then get on with the resting and rotation.

Or you can turn it around and say - Roma need to beat United more than they have beaten any other side apart from Cluj this season.

 

[Ali Dia]

Interesting lineup. I expect Pogba partnering Fred and Bruno out left to give VdB a central position. Could also shift into a diamond at times with split strikers. This is a good chance for VdB to play with our best players, hope he does well.

It’ll most likely be Pogba left, Bruno playing off Cavani up top. Fred and VDB behind, Greenwood right.

 

[lysglimt]

Is anyone else quietly hoping we goal 3-0 down with 15 minutes remaining, purely for the entertainment value it would provide?

Of course - all fans not wanting United to go through

 

[Ali Dia]

Bruno's interviews are always great.

Interesting to hear him push back - two days on a row - on Cavani's movement not being his biggest attribute...instead choosing to bring up his off-ball work and saying on both days that our more technical players need to learn from his effort.

He's as pissed off with Martial and Rashford doing nothing defensively as everyone else is.

He's got a point too. Look at 3 of the 4 CL semi-finalists - City, Chelsea, PSG - arguably their best quality is their pressing game.

Pogba is almost like a new signing on the left It’s a lot more compact, creative and hardworking. It’s also been nice to see Pogba play with some aggression.

 

[Random Task]

Stop talking sense.

I hope we are.

Is that weird? Yeah, it's probably weird.

 

[Gator Nate]

After the postponement its not surprising to see a strong team, the lads haven't played for a week! But i'd expect Ole to use all his subs and rest a few at half time or the hour mark.

Yeah, he'll definitely use all five subs. I think this is a good way to go about it.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

Pogba is almost like a new signing on the left. It’s a lot more compact and unpredictable

Yes, it's remarkable he hasn't been played up there more often. Night and day from him being further back.

 

[Dobba]

Still don't trust us to not make something of a meal of this.

 

[Random Task]

Of course - all fans not wanting United to go through

Of course I want to go through, I just want some entertainment beforehand. And there's nothing quite like a matchday thread meltdown to provide hilarious entertainment for all the family.

Yes, I may be having a sadistic day.

 

[dwd]

I hope we are.

Is that weird? Yeah, it's probably weird.

That’s why I said it

 

[Rustyspider13]

It’ll most likely be Pogba left, Bruno playing off Cavani up top. Fred and VDB behind, Greenwood right.

I actually hope that's the case as I want VdB to succeed in the pivot. But Ole always tries him further up. Let's see.

 

[M Bison]

Rio and Scholes analysis is in-depth tonight, definitely been brushing up on their presentational techniques

 

[stu_1992]

Surprisingly strong team with Cavani starting, but I suppose the options up front that aren't youth are limited, especially with Martial out injured and Rashford carrying a knock. Hopefully we make timely substitutions.

 

[Globule]

Is Pogba not at risk of missing the final if he's booked? I think I read it on here somewhere after the first leg but it may have been wrong. I can't seem to find anything online.

 

[The Firestarter]

Has Ole been briefed on the schedule ? Mental to start Bruno Pogba and Cavani after 6 fecking 2, you have 5 subs to make in case things go south.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

Hopefully VdB Fred pivot. We've tried to only once. Was really good attacking wise but very bad defensively. Good game to try it out again

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Match fitness is a thing you know.

Must be terrible for Wan Bissaka and those who don’t play international football or any football for 6 days, they must be way out of their depth.

 

[Withnail]

Is Pogba not at risk of missing the final if he's booked? I think I read it on here somewhere after the first leg but it may have been wrong. I can't seem to find anything online.

No, it's fake news. No one misses the final unless they get sent off.

 

[Tom Cato]

Happy to see Donny get a start, let's see if he takes his moment.

About the team: Ole will be mindful that Roma came back from a 4-1 deficit against Barcelona and knocked them out in the Champions League in 2018. Old history in football terms, but the point is that upsets DO happen in football.

The team is strong to put the issue to rest. The lads can rest i the 2nd half or after 60 minutes.

Expecting Amad, Mata, Telles at least to get subbed on tonight.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Is Pogba not at risk of missing the final if he's booked? I think I read it on here somewhere after the first leg but it may have been wrong. I can't seem to find anything online.

Bookings have been wiped. Only a red card would count.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

Telles and Diallo should at least be starting. I don't see how that could risk us losing this

 

[Withnail]

Must be terrible for Wan Bissaka and those who don’t play international football for over 6 days, they must be way out of their depth after 2 weeks.

The club have no choice over that. When given the choice it's better for them to get some minutes after the break they've had.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Yeah, he'll definitely use all five subs. I think this is a good way to go about it.

Got to keep them fresh for Liverpool... Make sure they struggle to get top.4

 

[Eckers99]

No concerns over the fitness of the side but I'm surprised by how attacking we look tonight. I know we've got a big head start but I honestly expected a more defensive midfield. Looks pretty cavalier. Obviously looking to get a couple of away goals early doors and finish the tie.

 

[Globule]

No, it's fake news. No one misses the final unless they get sent off.

Bookings have been wiped. Only a red card would count.

Thanks both. I was ready to start slamming Ole for a stupid decision so I'm glad I asked the question first.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Like this ref.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

Thanks both. I was ready to start slamming Ole for a stupid decision so I'm glad I asked the question first.

What they didn't tell you was away yellows count double, so Pogba could still get suspended with three cards.

 

[Berbasbullet]

So what did cavani do to his own face?

 

[Samid]

Pre match pic:

 

[Smores]

Must be terrible for Wan Bissaka and those who don’t play international football or any football for 6 days, they must be way out of their depth.

Wonder if he even remembers what a football looks like.

It's funny seeing people say match fitness means our first choice starters have to play and then not realise that's exactly why you let squad players start games too.

There's a reason our subs might not look ready when they do get the odd 10 minutes.

 

[JinnerJamie]

Is that pie faced cnut the only referee in Europe?

 

[Red-Man-Walking]

No concerns over the fitness of the side but I'm surprised by how attacking we look tonight. I know we've got a big head start but I honestly expected a more defensive midfield. Looks pretty cavalier. Obviously looking to get a couple of away goals early doors and finish the tie.

That and if we put out a defensive minded team Roma would have the initiative to attack and an early goal might give them confidence. Whereas we probably have enough danger on the break in this team to dissuade them from committing too many forward.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Fred’s giant grin got me

 

[Ali Dia]

Football!!

 

[Globule]

Those were some sweet moves by Shaw right there.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Thanks both. I was ready to start slamming Ole for a stupid decision so I'm glad I asked the question first.

there'll be plenty of other posts slamming him for something, don't worry.

Probably the weather or the timing of the fourth sub... or his blazer

 

[Ali Dia]

So what did cavani do to his own face?

he’s protesting the glazers. Not coming off till we are sold

 

[SuperiorXI]

Arguably our best XI, what do we reckon? For those that like VDB anyway.

 

[48 hours]

Greenwood what was that?