Before he played for the first team, it was constantly reported that Adnan was grounded due to his father always criticizing him even after dominating games. Maybe not criticizing him, but rather, he would let him know that you could always improve. I'm pretty sure Adnan reiterated this after winning u21 player of the year at age 18. That he could always do better.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/18/adnan-januzaj-manchester-united-rising-star
It's clear he wont, if we will develoo a young attacking midfielder for our first team ir will be Gomes. Gribbin is a very good player but the injuries, his lack of imposing himself will hold him back. He is not much different than the likes of Harrop, also very gifted players but clear they wont make it here.
Would have to disagree with that. We're not limited to one attacking midfielder that can progress into the first team and Gribbin has proven he can play from the right or even up front as he seemed to play against Barca, Gomes can play deeper (as he has for England) or on the left. He can go missing in a game but so can Gomes and so did many other now top players. He's arguably the player with the most potential in the academy after Gomes and to say he won't make it here because of Gomes is a little strange. His attitude to put in the work is the only thing that will hold him back, he's far superior to Harrop.
I am very doubtful we are going to promote a relatively slow no 10 as winger,we dont have that luxury. The competition is high, promoting youngsters is hars, but promoting youngsters in their non-favourite positions is maybe even harder. Someone like Januzaj was like the faster Gribbin with a better action but even he struggled after his 1st year. The injuries have had a lot of impact on his development too, has he really progressed from two years ago? He is still very young but almost 19 and has no perspective on first team football yet whilst he hasnt been setting the world alight in this season so far either.
I'd still disagree. I think he was proven himself in wide positions many times before and he's not what I would call slow or even relatively slow. He demonstrated that at 18 years old he was one of the best if not the best player in the U23s at the time. Mentality is clearly an issue, but if Lingard can make it then Gribbin can certainly make it with the right attitude. Greenwood perhaps has a higher ceiling in a wide position but he is 4 years younger and so won't have an impact on a Gribbin breakthrough into the first team. I get the feeling you're not a fan of the person as much as the player.
I like Gribbin a lot, unorthodox English player with technique and skill at #1 priority. But I cant help but feel that the injuries and mentality have held him back and that A Gomes would make it here before Gribbin as an attacking midfielder.
It has been a few years since Rashford broke through, so hoping he can make the step up. His technique and dribbling was better than most people on the reserves pitch everytime I have seen him.
Possibly but mkhitaryan is out of form and favour and there was a rumour martial had a slight groin pull so maybe he's just next in line. Would love to see him get some playing time. Love seeing the youngsters get promoted.
What makes him a winger in a 442?
I'd suggest you do the same since his natural position is number 10 and he has barely ever played as a winger in a 442 since we never really play 442 in the underage teams
Agreed, there's a very Spanish-esque elegance about the way he plays.
