the lineup and tactics also need to change from game to game since the pressing tactics also change from team to team. PSG gave quite a bit of room in the middle of the park . enough for both mata and herrera to operate centrally with only one defensive 6 was required (schweinsteiger). its easy to say this in retrospect though.
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Spot on. I get the feeling that LVG doesn't like him though....
Starting Bastian together with Carrick is like starting him with Alonso. Just not a good idea.
Played a few good long balls. Still needs to work on his fitness.
Didn't watch the game, but I was a bit confused by that selection when I saw the team sheets this morning. I think most people assume it will be an either/or scenario. Whoever's fit plays with Schneiderlin.
He played cause he was injured vs Barca and needed minutes.
I think it's potentially okay if you've got another more attack-minded player in front of them, or if you're aiming to keep possession, but yeah, I'd generally probably go for Schneiderlin alongside Schweinsteiger/Carrick, with Herrera possibly in front of them.
He's been shite so far.
No point dressing it up.
No point dressing it up.
Well except he wasn't shite at all yesterday, was one of our better players in that first half along with Memphis and the fullbacks and generally did well while being short of fitness.
No he wasn't. He kept getting caught on the ball, dribbled past, and was generally well off the pace.
Played some nice long passes, which he's done all tour, which seems to have blinded people to the rest of his game.
Hasn't been great but it's only pre season. Can't be looking into things too much.
Same conundrum with Rooney and scoring goals over the last 3 seasons
Sloppy start but settled down and played well for the rest of the half.
Two players, both well past their peak.
Ah come on, he's barely played and is obviously still building his fitness.
Still, agree with those who say him and Carrick shouldn't play together. Carrick/Schweiny + Schneiderlin is a pretty nifty midfield though.
Still, agree with those who say him and Carrick shouldn't play together. Carrick/Schweiny + Schneiderlin is a pretty nifty midfield though.
Except he hasn't atall. Class yesterday.
He was decent last game. So far he has only had one shite game.. yesterday he looked at the races.
Aye, it's very early to pass a full judgement on him. Obviously people are entitled to give their opinions on each performance and he hasn't set the world alight thus far, but I'm not too worried either since I'm expecting he'll take a wee while to settle fully.
Yep fully agree. Fletcher looked world class last pre season but then we know what happened as soon as the season started. While as you say it might take a while(Fergie always said the first few months were tricky for new players)I can't see Bastian being anything other than a success.
Not as convinced he'll be a superstar like everyone else is, but hope I'm wrong.
I don't think he'll be a superstar as such; he's getting on a bit in years, and is probably past his very best days. But I do think he'll be an incredibly useful player, and will hopefully still have some class that can add to our midfield. I'd be fairly happy with that.
I mean...its preseason. New club and new formation etc. I'm not too worried about Schweiny. The class will show through in my opinion.
My concern is LVG right now in how he's completely ditched the 4-3-3 and Herrera which looked like it was going to be the foundation to build upon. And Blind as CB....jesus
He's better than Carrick. There, I said it.
Should play when fit, imho.
Should play when fit, imho.
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It's clear we can't over use him but I reckon he will be a great option for us. He has a calming presence and a touch of class, the only thing lacking is fitness but that will come. Having Schneiderlin, Carrick, Herrera, Fellaini and Blind as midfield options aswell really sets us up strong in that position.
His new profile picture on Facebook is just 
Wouldn't start him against Spurs. I'd bring him on later in the game, though.
I'm the same. Not sure his fitness levels would be good enough yet.
He's been given the number #31 apparently. A picture inside the United dressing room.
what about Fellaini? He had the 25 at Everton, and Valencia has it.
Edit: It is probably fake the pic, isnt it?
Edit: It is probably fake the pic, isnt it?
not even played a competitive game yet and people are slating him.
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Slating?
Would it be insane to suggest the 31 shirt would have anything to do with his 31st birthday being today?
Looks true. Bloke on twitter has posted a picture of himself next to it from a tour today. Said the guide mentioned the other numbers haven't been finalised yet.
His shirt for Bayern.
Was in Munich yesterday - and probably the day before. His brother who was on the microphone during the broadcast of the amateur derby told that he visited him yesterday to see his first nephew who was born Wednesday or Thursday.
Good to see our Schweinsteiger is a family man. I have no doubt he will be very useful for us, i expect him to nail down a spot soon if he stays injury free.
I think that's fairer to say, Bastian a world-class B2B, which means he has the complete package, while Carrick could only play the best as a 6
Nothing to worry about with his fitness though, right?
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