This kid looks great, he could easily keep his place in the team when Darmian comes back, and if he kicks on until the end of season it's surely the end for Valencia.
30
Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 11
- Clean sheets
- 3
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 1
- Yellow cards
- 2
- Status
Got very nervous after that early yellow card but he was a wonderful attacking threat all game. Well in Moyesy!
Showed a lot of maturity to manage his flank after a silly early card.
Deserves to keep his place ongoing.
Deserves to keep his place ongoing.
Last edited:
Impressed with him. That was a tremendous ball in for Rashfords first. I know it reached Rashford indirectly but it was the sort of whipped in ball just asking for a touch towards goal.
He's only the player Rafael could have been
Showed Sanchez too much respect with that stupid foul. He's bang out of form, probably could've let him run through and not worry.
Fair play to him for keeping it together, early on when he got done a few times I was worried it would keep happening all afternoon and cost us several goals - ended up costing us none.
Can't say he's been worse than Darmian this season (barring Darmian's first 3-4 appearances which were pretty good) so hopefully he keeps getting chances to improve.
Can't say he's been worse than Darmian this season (barring Darmian's first 3-4 appearances which were pretty good) so hopefully he keeps getting chances to improve.
Want us to give this lad a new contract. Him fighting with Darmian to be our RB can only be a good thing. 80 mins to keep Alexis quiet on a yellow card and he did it.
Funny face. Can't succeed
Had such a good game and was my MOTM. Was composed and looked great going forward.
What also made it so great was there actually wasn't that much power on it which makes it harder for the defender to deal with as they have to generate the power themselves rather than just getting a foot on it.
Does anyone remember if Moyes ever talked about his signing? As i remember it he was signed in that month before Moyes took over (hence the photo with Bollingbrook) after having been on trial here with Sir Alex a couple of times. If that's right then i doubt Moyes even knows today who he is, never mind before we actually signed him
Gutsy, committed, adventerous. Himself and Borthwick-Jackson have shown enough to make their survival here look a real possibility. A real bonus from this comedy reel of injuries.
Was really worried when he got that early yellow card. Didnt let it affect him, was a great attacking threat and didnt really let Sanchez or anybody who came on his side have much of a sniff.
That cross was Beckham-esque. Early, fast, whipped and almost undefendable. As soon as he delivered it you knew someone was going to put the ball in the back of the net somehow.
the first 10 minutes aside he was terrific and got sanchez in his pocket.
good going forward is a nice thing too, he definitely offer much more than darmian offensively, just like CBJ to our other LB bar maybe shaw. even CBJ final ball are much better than shaw's.
good going forward is a nice thing too, he definitely offer much more than darmian offensively, just like CBJ to our other LB bar maybe shaw. even CBJ final ball are much better than shaw's.
Looks like a Russian ice hockey player. Sergej Varelov.
He looks alot like Luke Shaw so far. Does those great driving runs from deep where he gets to a certain point and looks around as though hes not quite sure how he got through the whole team or what to do next. And like Luke Shaw, other than his own small mistakes hasnt looked so far like anyone has really troubled him defensively.
Really hope he makes it here.
I love him, with brain and penus.
Jus t came back to that. was going to correct it but feck it, deserves.
Jus t came back to that. was going to correct it but feck it, deserves.
Last edited:
Darmian could learn a few things from Varela.
A mate told me he was Moyes first signing in Utd. Well that doesn't matter but i like the way he carries the ball upfield with pace and offering an outlet on the right when he overlaps.
He has really been good. Long may this form continues. Right now our first choice RB. Still things that needs ironing out but he is really a traditional fullback. Has a good cross on him too
I think we'd scouted him for a while and just happened to pull the trigger when Moyes became the manager, it's not like he was a player that Moyes wanted himself. I really like what he's done so far, he's been good both defensively and offensively and seems to have good technical ability and composure. Looks like a proper modern right back
Great performance from the lad. Should be our first choice right back for the rest of the season at least
I think he should be first choice, defends well & his attacking game is miles ahead of Darmian. The way he composed himself & played after the early yellow card says alot about his quality. TOP player.
Nah too early. Rafael had everything to be one of the best in his position. I'd like to wait and watch a lot more of Varela to see the same potential.
Does anyone remember if Moyes ever talked about his signing? As i remember it he was signed in that month before Moyes took over (hence the photo with Bollingbrook) after having been on trial here with Sir Alex a couple of times. If that's right then i doubt Moyes even knows today who he is, never mind before we actually signed him
I'm surprised people are classing him as a Moyes signing considering he didn't play him once.
Think he needs to improve defensively. Lingard is excellent at tracking back and helping his FB, which works to Varela's advantage.
Needs a new profile picture, this one is 2 years old and reminds me of Moyes.
I really like the combination of Varela and Lingard. I think they work well together. Our first two goals came from the right and between them they kept the Arsenal left quiet. Can you really ask for more?
He was a Jim Lawlor signing. He came on trial in May 2013 and United were in negotiations with his club from then
Great delivery on him over the past two games. Hope he manages to keep fit and cement his place; deserves a long run in the side now.
I'd be interested to see him playing RW
Had a massive hand in all three goals yesterday. Should be allowed to play out the season. The spot is his over Darmian.
looks like russian Messi
Good at the back and offers so much going forward. Let's hope he continues like that
He is quite talented on the ball which is a great asset.
Alexis did nothing against him really. Brilliant game from him.
- Status