This guy deserves some love in this forum!
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Did an extremely horny job on both of Rashford's goals
I've liked him every time he's played, certainly looks like a good player
I'm convinced he's never had a bad game and anyone who disagrees is a liar.
Give him a new contract
I was thinking this. He has looked a-bit average in some games but has he genuinely had a poor game so far?
I am possibly his biggest fan on here and even I will tell you that he was poor against Bournemouth but there were obviously cracks appearing in our defence even at that point in terms of injuries so it was to be expected but Wolfsburg, Derby, Shrews and tonight he has been class.
Do we really have to thank Moyes for him? Can we just not.
Very good performance, he's got some great footwork to go with his pace, obviously he didn't have a lot to do defensively but in attack he was class, the type of fullback you need when playing with inverted wide forwards.
No, he was signed right after Moyesy joined so he must have been in the pipeline already - no credit to the Chosen One at all!
Yeah, the two youngsters at FB were definitely bombing forward pell mell, but I was really impressed with Varela's assist on Rashford's 2nd goal. Took out all of the defenders with his pass.
Darmian is definitely a better defender, but Varela seems to offer more on the other end. If LVG's philosophy is really to control the ball & attack, then Varela should be the one, as we'd be more likely to be on the other end of the pitch and not having to worry so much on defense. But will LVG really gamble that much? Doubt it. Maybe horses for courses and have Varela start for specific teams.
Got a little bit of Messi about him looks wise.
Has done as well as he could in his first team career so far! Has earned himself a slot in the first team squad next year as back up to Valencia ans Darmian at right back.
LIAR!
I've been rumbled. He was world class against Bournemouth and shite for the rest of them. ESPECIALLY tonight.
I just don't understand why we haven't trusted him earlier. Hopefully he continues like that. He looks confident and plays well.
We were really close to selling him too weren't we?
I think so.
Unsung hero for us tonight. Absolutely monster game going forward and not too shabby defensively as well.
I prefer him to Darmian
Really like him, didnt know he was that good on the ball, just thought he was quick eith a decent engine. Hope he keeps his place for now.
Story on here is a page or so back but Genoa wanted him on loan, when Varela's camp approached van Gaal with it he said no as he was going to play. So an offer was there but it wasn't close to getting off the ground.
I've always liked his attacking stuff, but it's the defensive side of his game that I'm uncertain on. But considering nobody else has laid a proper claim on it, he's got a good chance to lock down that right back spot if he keeps playing well like that.
Excellent performance. Love his attitude.
FWIW their best player (one who is being scouted by a few top clubs) was up against him and he only got involved when he moved away from Varela.
Great tonight. Zidane has said he's the real deal so must be true.
Would like to see Riley getting a go at RB too maybe.
From what I recall he was the forgotten man at OT and his departure began to look inevitable. He turns 23 in a month, hopefully he can keep improving.
I think there were rumours about selling him, when he returned from Madrid. That's what I was thinking of.
Ah, I know there was some paper talk but nothing serious looked on I think.
yep, me too
Me three.
Looked great again tonight. Loving his intent to get forward. Something Darmian sorely misses.
Looked great again tonight. Loving his intent to get forward. Something Darmian sorely misses.
How we've handled him is nonetheless puzzling, hopefully the penny's dropped.
Madrid had a buyout on him which they didn't take up IIRC.
Thought he was tremendous. Did very well against Sisto and was brilliant in our attacking play.
Has been very good everytime I've seem him.
Has about of Rafael about him. Love it. Makes me miss Rafa as well, but great to see a right back attacking like he has been.
He's so much more composed on the ball than darmian, he keeps the ball close in tight areas which allows him to move much better in small space. Darmian hasn't figured that part of the game out well yet which is important.
I love his enthusiasm to get forward too, it's take a touch, forward pass and then overlap or move higher up the pitch.
Yes individually he's never going to be the best defender in the world, but a good attacking outlet is even more important for us at times, and he's certainly the best, even better than Valencia arguably.
I love his enthusiasm to get forward too, it's take a touch, forward pass and then overlap or move higher up the pitch.
Yes individually he's never going to be the best defender in the world, but a good attacking outlet is even more important for us at times, and he's certainly the best, even better than Valencia arguably.
Didn't realize he was that old. Not a proper kid then?!
Outstanding assist.
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