He is a poster here is he not? (mrmujac that is)
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Yes he is
Another big test for him. Looking at that lineup think we will end up doing a lot of hoofing and the ball will come at our defense again and again. Hope he is up for it.
Tottenham 2:1 Man Utd
Awful decision to play him CM. The second start of your career and you're playing away at Spurs and against 2 solid strong CMs in Wanyama and Dier.
Has he really been that bad? Yes it was a ridiculous team selection but Rooney, Smalling, Carrick and a few others have been anonymous or worse.
I think the experience will do him the world of good. Unfortunately though its the position I've wanted to see TFM get a chance in.
I didn't say he was bad but we got overrun in CM, wasn't his fault as Spurs midfield is arguably the best in the league so it was never going to be easy.
Just seems an odd decision to play a young lad out of position on only his send start for the team.
That's why I think it was a poor decision to play him CM.
I think the plan is to let him man marking Erikssen but the midfield get overrun too much thanks to Carrick and Rooney that he ended up everywhere.
We had to give Herrera a break so not much choice left in midfield tbf.
I think he had a decent game in CM.
Jones or Blind would make more sense imo. Axel looked completely lost at times which was to be expected tbh. Looked to man mark Eriksen but only half the time. Just hope Jose doesn't use this as some excuse to say Axel isn't ready.
Did what he was asked to do, pleased with him.
Not disputing that and to reiterate my initial post, I'm not criticising him. More the tactics and the decision to play him CM I thought were strange. I think it would have been better to have Jones in CM (no, really
) as at least he's used to it and would have allowed AT to play a more familiar position given it's a tough game anyway. I don't think he had a bad game. As above
He did alright considering he's not a DM and was once again tasked with a man marking job.
Did fine, did his best to man mark the floating Eriksen imo.
Not easy since even without Eriksen, Spurs midfielders are still fast and flowing, getting past us with ease.
I like his performance, he was composed and try to move the ball forward at times and play the simple short passess forward.
I guess by standard, not a good performance but the experiences playing against 2 top teams so far will do good for him.
Can't complain his performance today, didn't do much wrong, it's the seniors mistakes twice that lead to the two goals.
Not easy since even without Eriksen, Spurs midfielders are still fast and flowing, getting past us with ease.
I like his performance, he was composed and try to move the ball forward at times and play the simple short passess forward.
I guess by standard, not a good performance but the experiences playing against 2 top teams so far will do good for him.
Can't complain his performance today, didn't do much wrong, it's the seniors mistakes twice that lead to the two goals.Did well. Pleased with his composure and he actually passes with a purpose. A lot of our other players are rolling the ball round so slow it looks like it won't make it to the intended target.
It's hard for the lad, playing in a position he clearly isn't comfortable in. We probably would've been better off playing him at right back and putting Jones or Bailly in his role.
I liked him today. Looks composed on the ball
Let down by those around him -simple as that he deserves more chances
He did alright considering he has Rooney and Carrick for company in midfield which aren't the fastest legs around.
3-4 years from now everyone will complaining about him when he's not a youngster anymore.
There's a difference between saying that you won't judge him because of mitigating factors (tough game, played out of position, weak team put out) and saying he did decently.
He was part of a midfield that got badly overrun till he got subbed off for Herrera and (maybe because Spurs took the foot of the gas too) things started to balance out. He didn't offer much defensively and obviously nothing at all in possession. Did he do something positive to call it a decent performance?
I'm not blaming him. I simply don't judge him based off this game at all. Mourinho just wanted to put a body out there, anyone really, just to rest Pogba and Herrera. It's a shame that Tuanzebe's two starts have been in difficult away games that Mourinho had already given up on. But such is life.
thought he done well in both games considering more so the Arsenal game, still cant see why you would not play him at CB and put Jones in CM to mark Eriksen,
Southampton 0:0 Man Utd
Really calm in possession, makes the right decisions and isn't afraid to go forward. Looks much more comfortable in midfield than the last time around.
Delighted to see him getting more minutes but honestly watching him playing Fellani role with Fellani playing Pogba's is a bit mundane.
In the space of a week, seems to have learnt a lot from last performance.
Looks at home already. I really like the look of him, wanted him to go on loan for a year but he deserves minutes with the first team tbh looks a serious talent.
Perfect blend of good footballing brain, quick feet, athletic. Reminds me of a certain Dutchman in terms of style.
With him it will be all between the ears if he goes on to make it.
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Looks like an absolute gem of a player. He deserves a place in the squad next season, along with Pereira. Hopefully he breaks through as a regular next season.
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I like him, his composure is very encouraging.
He has looked better in possession than I expected. Decent shot that got blocked in the first half. Did seem a bit lost in midfield at times, unsure where he was meant to be positioned.
Can't fault the start to his pro career here. Especially in some unfamiliar roles already. Promising stuff.
Its very good for his development to get these games at the end of the season. Hopefully he can get some games in the cup and as a rotation option next season.
He obviously has no idea where to position himself to receive the ball when in midfield, but he's decently calm when he has it. Made one or two good runs, but otherwise not a performance that you'd be happy with from a central midfielder. Of course, he isn't a central midfielder so that's understandable.
Good game from the kid, he did well.
We need some serious investment in midfield though, Fellaini and Tuanzebe being our midfield will never control a game. Obviously Carrick Hererra and Pogba were all missing but we need more quality in depth.
We need some serious investment in midfield though, Fellaini and Tuanzebe being our midfield will never control a game. Obviously Carrick Hererra and Pogba were all missing but we need more quality in depth.
I'd say he doesn't look out of place... but the way we're playing at the moment, that might not be a good thing.
In all seriousness though, he really does look comfortable in the first team.
It'd be great for him to be utilised more next season.
In all seriousness though, he really does look comfortable in the first team.
It'd be great for him to be utilised more next season.
Definitely not a natural midfielder but he's showing great signs so far.
I wanted him to be loaned but perhaps he will get plenty of game time next year, just depends who else we sign I guess.
I wanted him to be loaned but perhaps he will get plenty of game time next year, just depends who else we sign I guess.
Calm in possession. Keep it very simple. Looks lost positionally in midfield. Hope he plays CB on Sunday.
Happy hes getting minutes. Hope it continues next season even if its RB (like against Arsenal) or better yet, at CB when needed. Dude doesnt flinch or panic in possession
He doesn't panic in possession, if he keeps developing he might become a very decent ball playing CB. Midfield is not for him though, his passing is very simple and his movement limited.
Happy he's getting minutes though I'd like to see him in CB to see how he fairs there. I don't recall seeing him in CB this year.
Happy he's getting minutes though I'd like to see him in CB to see how he fairs there. I don't recall seeing him in CB this year.
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