He has to start against PSG.
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How does this guy not start, but the likes of James and Scott does, especially James? Truly baffling selection by Ole.
Head scratching to say the least. Especially after getting on the score sheet for his country during the week and Pogba being poor this was the perfect time to start him. 
He was bought as an alternate option for Bruno as a no.10. Ole won't go away from his 4-2-3-1 shape.
This doesn't make any sense. It is like Fred and Mourinho all over again.
What the actual F*** ?!
Nah not when our midfield have been so poor. You’d understand if Pogba was playing well but he’s been shite and isn’t fit.
Yeah, I was supporting the decision to ease him in but not starting him today is baffling.
Did Ole not want him ?
Totally baffling he's not starting tonight !
Totally baffling he's not starting tonight !
Did he punch OGD wife? How is he not starting today?
Bruno hasn’t been great either. Ole was likely giving his most talented players time, but now that he’s dropped Pogba I was expecting VDB to start. Odd decision.
If he doesn’t start vs PSG he must be wondering wtf he signed up for.
Got PSG, Chelsea, RB Leipzig and Arsenal next four games. I reckon we'll be seeing plenty of him in them. While we're desperate for a win, rotating the squad for this game is the correct thing to do.
Part of the reason the VDB signing made sense to me was that (based on the positions he played in at Ajax) he could cover both Fernandes and Pogba's positions in the team.
If he only gets used as an alternative to Fernandes then it's a bit weird. Don't see why we'd prefer a McTominay/Fred midfield in this game, unless we're just resting players for bigger games coming up.
If he only gets used as an alternative to Fernandes then it's a bit weird. Don't see why we'd prefer a McTominay/Fred midfield in this game, unless we're just resting players for bigger games coming up.
Baffling decision to leave him out, excusing it as Ole wanting to rest him is also as baffling. We desperately need to bounce back after being humiliated
Guys look up the definition for cover haha
He is just not that good. If Ole and the coaching staff think he isnt all that, then he must be unimpressive
This is going to be a talking point. Ole isnt exactly welcoming him with open arms is he? Stupid decision in my opinion not to play him more
Use your own eyes ffs.
Yet they start James regularly
If I were him I’d be asking why I joined this club.
Slept with Moyes’ daughter?
Ah, the old Zaha special.
Baffled by this. I appreciate the tough fixtures coming but surely tonight’s game is the priority. He either trains awfully or Ole is that single minded with his formation, he has no idea how to incorporate him into the team when Bruno also starts.
Don't get what this guy needs to do to get a start. Conversely what have Fred or McTominay done this season to both start over him.
The board are the biggest problem we have but Ole's managerial abilities are also losing me.
The board are the biggest problem we have but Ole's managerial abilities are also losing me.
exactly. Same thing happened with Fred, Keita, Partey, Fabinho etc
You’re implying he is wasn’t on Ole’s list then? Woodward signing? Otherwise, you don’t scout a player, watch them, sign them, and then decide they’re not good enough after 3-4 weeks.
Has he shat in Ole's tea? WTF is going on?
Stiffening up midfield the reason for Scott, counter attacking the reason for James I would think. We must stop giving opposing teams chances and lots of space.
He’s been great in the appearances he’s had, scored on international duty and he’s back on the bench tonight. Gotta say, he’s light years ahead of Scott or James so I am really surprised and disappointed he’s not playing. I’m definitely not Ole out but I am starting, finally, to question some of his decisions.
Came in here to post exactly this, word for word.
to be back up to Bruno?
Newcastle 1:4 Man Utd
Great cameo
His movement and willingness to fecking run was the catalyst to the 2nd goal and the win.
Good stuff from him
His movement and willingness to fecking run was the catalyst to the 2nd goal and the win.
Good stuff from him
Sublime player. Time to make him a starter please. Has an impact every time he steps on the pitch. The counter he started in 2nd goal was fantastic.
Looked really good when he came on
Yep.
Great awarness.
Him, Bruno and Mata when playing against poor teams.
The vision and execution will get us goals.
Great awarness.
Him, Bruno and Mata when playing against poor teams.
The vision and execution will get us goals.
We may have found our right winger
I don’t see any x-factor in this guy
Squad player at best
Squad player at best
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