RedStarUnited
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I read yesterday (sorry not sure where – maybe here) that Utd had done their research on Neuer for that match and identified that he likes to spread himself Schmeichel-style in one-on-ones. Apparently they briefed Welbeck on this, saying that in a one on one with Neuer he should keep it on the ground rather than chip or loft it. He got in the one on one and tried a chip....
If that's true, then wow, very interesting. Also the chip he tried was awful.
The lad will learn a great amount of RvP, Rooney and now Falcao. When you consider the age of them strikers, it's probably ideal for Wilson to break through in 1-2 years. He will most likely be coming of the bench in the next year and a half, so maybe a loan move is needed for him.
If we do loan him out, we need to weigh up who to and insert some clauses. A loan move can make or break a player and with a kid this talented, we need to do everything to help him fulfill his potential. Macheda was thought of as a massive talent but a few bad loan moves i.e. QPR and Sampdoria and he didn't look as good and his career stagnated. Maybe it was a case of he was never going to be good enough but I very much doubt them loan moves helped him.
In contrast, Welbeck went to PNE played frequently and looked impressive, he then went to Sunderland where he agreed with Bruce that if he was fit, he had to play and this is when they had quite a strong forward line. He played a whole season for them, improved, scored some goals and came back to United being able to challenge for a first team spot.
Very true on that. We wasted Rossi's loan opportunity by sending him to Newcastle who barely played him. Also, the style of play of the team we send him to should be important too.