[harms]

Remember how Januzaj/Morrison used to take a piss out of the u23

Their ability, that was evident even then, was good enough to succeed in senior football though, they've had different problems (especially Morrison). What a player shows in the youth football is not a guarantee of his success but there's nothing wrong with forming an opinion about a player based on his performances for u-23.

 

[AltiUn]

I'd guess we'll see him get a few minutes off the bench.

 

[nemanja15]

The Telegraph seem to think he'll start. As Valencia hasn't travelled, hopefully there's a good chance.

 

[Sky1981]

Their ability, that was evident even then, was good enough to succeed in senior football though, they've had different problems (especially Morrison). What a player shows in the youth football is not a guarantee of his success but there's nothing wrong with forming an opinion about a player based on his performances for u-23.

Oh yes. U23 is a mean to judge a player. But some consideration on the level of opponent should be given.

 

[Mcking]

I'd guess we'll see him get a few minutes off the bench.

Not when we're chasing a goal or the Young Boys have on toast.

 

[pascell]

The Telegraph seem to think he'll start. As Valencia hasn't travelled, hopefully there's a good chance.

I doubt he'll start, my guess is Shaw at LB and Young or Darmian RB.

 

[ash_86]

I doubt he'll start, my guess is Shaw at LB and Young or Darmian RB.

I think Jose also spoke along those lines after Watford. Young will be the RB today i guess.

 

[Adam-Utd]

I doubt he will start. It's not wise after only 2 reserve matches to throw him into a CL match, he won't be ready yet.

Use Young at RB and if the game is going well bring him on towards the last 15.

 

[3KDré]

I think he should be given the second half to play providing things are going well in the first.

 

[Adisa]

Hope he starts. We need to blood him asap.

 

[Rozay]

I doubt he will start. It's not wise after only 2 reserve matches to throw him into a CL match, he won't be ready yet.

Use Young at RB and if the game is going well bring him on towards the last 15.

He’s a £20m signing. I think he should be viewed differently to the promising academy kids.

 

[Patrick08]

Hope he starts. We need to blood him asap.

I don't think he will for the exact same reason Valencia is not playing as well that is the artificial turf. I don't think mourinho will risk a player who returned from a knee operation on that pitch in his first game back in first team.

 

[LInkash]

I do think Young will start, especially as Mournho was going on about Young being able to play right back too after the Watford game, but he is being very positive about Dalot so he should feature sooner rather than later.

Diogo Dalot is here with the group – do you feel he is ready to be involved?
“He played his second match with the Under-23s, he has been training with the group for almost a month, he played 90 minutes a few days ago, we believe he is a strong boy, he is 19 years old, he is fit and we believe he is ready. Even without Antonio Valencia, who we decided to protect from this hard surface that is not the best thing for his knee, we still have Diogo, Darmian, Luke Shaw and Ashley Young, so the squad is ready on the full-back position.”

 

[Adam-Utd]

He’s a £20m signing. I think he should be viewed differently to the promising academy kids.

I'm not saying he isn't good enough, but will he be match fit / sharp?. No pre season and only had a few practise matches. I'm sure he will be great if he does play.

 

[Rozay]

I'm not saying he isn't good enough, but will he be match fit / sharp?. No pre season and only had a few practise matches. I'm sure he will be great if he does play.

I agree with that, but this is why he needs to play. We can’t wait until next pre season to play him after all. We have no friendlies for 9 months, once he’s fit, he needs to start playing.

 

[Adam-Utd]

I agree with that, but this is why he needs to play. We can’t wait until next pre season to play him after all. We have no friendlies for 9 months, once he’s fit, he needs to start playing.

Fair enough, It's just an important match and we know how fickle everybody is, 1 mistake and he will be thrown to the lions.

Anyway the kid looks a talent so i'm sure if Jose thinks he's fit enough he will be good, let's hope so!.

 

[11101]

Hope he starts. We need to blood him asap.

I think it will be Darmian at right back. Jose is always conservative in European away games. Dalot to come on after 60 mins or so.

I'm not sure the other side. Shaw will have done almost nothing for at least a week so he might need some minutes.

 

[Adisa]

I think it will be Darmian at right back. Jose is always conservative in European away games. Dalot to come on after 60 mins or so.

I'm not sure the other side. Shaw will have done almost nothing for at least a week so he might need some minutes.

Think Mourinho has said Shaw will start.
The thing for me is that Darmian, Young and Tony don't have any long term future here. The earlier Dalot starts for us,the better. I guess I'm just eager to see him take up the spot.

 

[Patrick08]

Starts. The full back areas will be refreshing to see.

 

[Cutch]

Hope he has an absolute stormer

 

[Stadjer]

Hopefully he does well.. Valencia could use the competition.

 

[Jagga7]

Has anyone actually seen him play before? I hope he's fking amazing.

 

[Wayne's World]

Huge night for him. Wish him well because our right back position is one of our weak points

 

[red4ever 79]

Fingers crossed for the kid. Then again he could be amazing bang in a brace and we would still revert back to Val on the weekend

 

[RedFish]

3 ex-Utd pundits.......Don't mind that at all.

 

[el3mel]

I'm impressed.

First match since injury, 90 minutes on artificial pitch and he did great. Had all the qualities to succeed here and still young.

Hopefully he takes a run ahead of Valencia. Our next couple of matches aren't that hard.

 

[Minimalist]

Solid start.

 

[Ekeke]

Looks a great signing. Fantastic debut.

Adventurous confident dribbling, some dangerous crosses, did some good defending at times. 1 worrying moment when he fell over while trying to defend a situation but I think he was a bit lucky there.

But for all the qualities he showed on the ball, I think the most important things for a 19 year old's potential future under Mourinho are A) He's tall and wins the ball in the air and B) Mourinho has already talked about him having a very good personality.

I hope he plays a lot this season.

 

[Scarecrow]

Almost as good of a start as Darmian's.

 

[J_XO]

A breath of fresh air

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Best crosser since Becks.

 

[ZlatMan]

We have a right back at last.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Got skinned quite a bit tbh.

 

[Ballache]

I like him. Physically strong, brave on the ball and can defend. Encouraging debut.

 

[flappyjay]

Looks good, reminds of Rafael on the ball

 

[Infra-red]

We might have an actual right back on our hands. Exciting stuff.

 

[Zoo]

Looks quality.

 

[Raw]

Looked very promising. Finally a RB not afraid to put a decent cross in.

 

[LJJT]

Great crosses, hope he gets phased in now as he is the future. Lukaku will love having him on the ring wing. Best crossed of a ball we’ve had for some time.

 

[roonster09]

Very good start. Looks very comfortable on the ball.