I remember reading somewhere a while back (around the time of pogba ravel etc youth team) that himself and rashford were the two highest rated players in the youth setup below u 18 . It's funny how he may end up a left back but I know that happens more and more nowadays. He looks a good prospet for that position and there's certainly an opening in the squad...
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Man, it feels good to have a proper left-back for once. He was great on the ball, great touch and close control.
Very impressed with him.
He's a converted winger. I actually thought he'd been released awhile back, but who knows, he could become the next Evra.
Mightily impressed by this guy. Defensively good,positional sense good, good in the air, searing pace and composure and superb going forward. Has done his chances in the first team next year no harm by today's performance. He should at least be the first back up in the left back position.
I didn't want to mention him at first because it's early to draw any conclusions obviously, but I have to admit that I too was reminded of Evra when watching this kid play today.
Reminds me of Rafael in the way he played.
Add a tiny bit more muscle and experience and he could be solid LB.
Add a tiny bit more muscle and experience and he could be solid LB.
Was really looking forward to seeing him and he didn't disappoint.
Seemed very assured and composed in everything he did.
Seemed very assured and composed in everything he did.
Doesn't he look like Valencia?
Really quick feet and good debut for him.
He used to play as a winger when I watched in play couple of years back. Had very good pace back then , but has been setback by injuries recently.
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5 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 key passes, 3 dribbles. Good game from him. All the young lads showed great character.
5 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 key passes, 3 dribbles. Good game from him. All the young lads showed great character.
Exactly, his style is very similar to Rafael.
Zaha had to switch flanks to get any purchase. Great game.
So you think he's slow now? He looked pretty fast to me. The way he shields the ball reminds me a little of Evra.
Very impressive debut from the lad, pace and tenacity going forward and decent positionally as well, Zaha got not change out of him.
Nah, I didnt mean that. I meant to say he would have been promoted earlier but injuries set him back.
No reason why he shouldn't be playing next season. At 20 he's certainly old enough and based on today, he looks to have the ability.
Promote him to the first team squad next season. We need a left-back who isn't useless in attack.
He was good today. We have some good potential left backs with him and CBJ.
A shame. Him and Rashford were supposed to be our main attacking threat in the U18s that season but they actually didn't play together since Rashford was injured when Mitchell played and when Rashford's back Mitchell was out for the season.
Hope he and Shaw battle it out for the LB spot next season.
All our problems this season in this position and we could have given this lad a run out
Honestly, I hope he keeps improving. Was very impressive.
Honestly, I hope he keeps improving. Was very impressive.
Agreed 100%.
I do hope Jose persists with him, like he has with Rashford.
Shaw and Darmian really aren't good enough to play as our LB. Darmian is a good option if we need a highly defensive player, but for most of the team, Mitchell should be given a chance.
Are his two front teeth gold?!
Based on the last 3 seasons, Shaw won't be battling anybody for the LB position.
I think he needs to move to a lesser club where he can regain his form, without being scrutinised. Jose will want to win the title next season, so if Shaw thought this season was tough, next season Jose won't be taking any prisoners and will call Shaw out, if he has any poor performances.
Seems a really good prospect, solid game from him. Looking forward to seeing more of him next season, hopefully.
Hope he gets more minutes for us next season (league cup, etc). Much rather see him there than seniors "out of position" when needed.
First seen him 5 years ago playing for England U15s. Looked a standout player for his age group. Played on the wing with unreal pace and skill. Always kept an eye out for him since
Replaced Blind as the most handsome Mancunian.
Just get Demi, Riley and CBJ battling for the spot.
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Thought he was excellent today. Genuinely, the best left back performance of the season. Of course, much of the reason for that was due to the poor performance of Palace but even so, he really couldn't have done any better imo. CBJ and Mitchell would be solid backups for lb, with Darmian being able to play both full back roles. Shaw will be moved on if we can find somebody who will agree to buy him, so signing a good first choice lb would improve the team greatly going into the new season. Well done to Mitchell on taking his chance.
Needs to do something about that Pauly D mushroom haircut..
I'm glad it's not just me.
He was class today. He should be around the first team squad next year. I wouldn't even risk putting him in another club's hands on loan, he should be given game time here.
Was lucky enough to sit a few meters away from him. That boy showed some real promise, I don't worry as much for decent backup option if we were to get in a proper left back and let go of shaw/darmian.
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