I'm inclined to agree. The raking diagonals often do very little to instigate or continue attacks. Schneiderlin is another subscriber to the long ranger out wide right.
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Yep, and I don't remember him hitting too many of them while at Southampton either. We didn't buy him for that and it's not the kind of thing that makes him the quality midfielder he is.
He's a warrior. Even if he isn't on top of his game I love how he's up for the midfield scrap.
Loved how he was immediately tracking back to help out CBJ against Sessegnon and Dawson. He was everywhere in the 2nd half, winning the ball back or taking up great positions in attack!
Thinking I should watch the match again. I was surprised when I saw his average rating. I thought he was solid, but nothing overly special.
LVG has overworked him these last 6 weeks in my opinion. Although a fantastic competitor he looks a bit knackered and need to remember he's been plagued by injuries the last 2 years, he's in a new league that is a lot more intense and he's in his 30's. Give Basti occasional rests and watch how much better he'll be for it
Nah, he scored some crackers in his career so far. I hope he's given the green light to have a go with his ability.
I would love to see him take direct free kick duties when he can as well.
General Schweinsteiger! Fecking calm as ice. Bosses that midfield duels with ease. He and Morgan have had a huge role in that defensive run of ours. Loves breaking down game and keeps possession. LVG's dream midfielder. He really needs to find his shooting boots though. High time he starts shooting. I am going crazy and waiting for his first goal for us. I am going to go bat-shit crazy! 
It should be Field Marshall Schweinstieger!General Schweinsteiger! Fecking calm as ice. Bosses that midfield duels with ease. He and Morgan have had a huge role in that defensive run of ours. Loves breaking down game and keeps possession. LVG's dream midfielder. He really needs to find his shooting boots though. High time he starts shooting. I am going crazy and waiting for his first goal for us. I am going to go bat-shit crazy!
Pogba just sat Bastian down
Also,
Presume Ronaldo and Messi are 1 and 2.
Also,
Presume Ronaldo and Messi are 1 and 2.
that shirt is expensive aswell
Stay safe Bastian!!
He's not injured right?
He's playing? I thought Löw was going to let him rest during the international break.
Reminds me of Messi vs Boateng.
Anyway, hope everyone at the game, including himself arrive home safely.
Okay I can live with that.
But every-time someone bumps someone's thread during an international break I worry about injuries.
But every-time someone bumps someone's thread during an international break I worry about injuries.
Martial №1, surely
The German national team will meet tomorrow again and play on Tuesday night vs the Netherlands - but Löw gives some players like Schweinsteiger a rest.
Watford 1:2 Man Utd
im one of his biggest fans here but he is very poor today, hopefully he ups his game in the second half.....
Wonder if we can put the myth about his body to bed?
Plenty enough pace, physically as strong as anyone, engines still there.
Puts a lie to the myth of the physical wreck we apparently bought every time he steps out on the pitch.
Plenty enough pace, physically as strong as anyone, engines still there.
Puts a lie to the myth of the physical wreck we apparently bought every time he steps out on the pitch.
Average and even surprisingly sloppy at times today.
Sloppy mistakes. But he saved Young's skin.
Good defensively, sloppy in possession.
Oh what a beauty!
What way to score his first goal for us. The mans a winner
You Big Beautiful German Bastard!
Fußballgott.
Showed the most energy of all players after the equalizer. Really cool on the ball and gave that finish that extra second instead of blazting it into the sky.
Was one of our worst players but all is forgotten Feels like the good old United
Feels like the good old UnitedOutrageous to call that an own goal. He played it in off their man. Credit should be given.
Awful today but still great that he 'scored'
Have to wait a little longer for Bastian's first goal though.
Have to wait a little longer for Bastian's first goal though.
He is like a bulldozer at times this guy. Great drive. Reactions look slower than they once were though.
Almost as if he ... passed it towards him, you could say.
That's his goal. Shot was on target.
Edit: maybe not
Edit: maybe not
Poor again.
Legend. Massive goal.
A World cup winner celebrates a goal like he's just scored on his debut. That was beautiful.
Own goal, mind.
Own goal, mind.
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