Not only great with the way he took his goals, but the guy is so good in possession it's a breath of fresh air. Him and Herrera have a great understanding and knock it about each other until one finds space, it's fantastic to watch. Made up for the lad. Who says you need to be rapid to make an impact from the wing?
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 35
- Goals
- 10
- Assists
- 4
- Yellow cards
- 2
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Am still giddy!lol i couldn't get the celebration gif so used an old one.
Hang on, he even switched to a red kit straight after the goal. He really is a magician!
I was ready to drop him for this game. I was thinking of Shaw(if fit) and then have Blind and Carrick with Herrera taking Juan's position in a 4231.
I want to kiss his lovely little face all over.
But then tbf, I always want to do that.
But then tbf, I always want to do that.
Mata leaving next season? Not a bloody hope. Fantastic performance by the special Juan.
Encouraging words from LVG about finally having found a position for Mata. Could be a very important player for our system next season. Has to work on his consistency, but today is all about Mata. Stunning goals.
LVG's comments about Mata being one of his best players should reassure those of us who worried he'd be sold. This false winger position will hopefully see us stick with Mata in the first team.
Second goal was a bit special, very good finishing today. If he's going to be that clinical more often than not, I think he's fine on the right
I think that the attitude of the team has held him back. As the team improve, i'm sure Mata will become more influential. I doubt he's going anywhere anytime soon.
Is it just me or did he look pretty quick today running for the first goal? Moreno is fast as feck, but couldn't catch him. Against Tottenham, Mata also looked pretty quick covering distance. In the past he has looked pedestrian at times.
Overall a terrific performance by him, and he is just such a likable character as well.
Overall a terrific performance by him, and he is just such a likable character as well.
Happy to admit i was wrong when i wrote that i didn't think Mata was the right choice for the Liverpool game, he really performed great and 2 nice goals.
He has earned a start for the rest of our games!
He has earned a start for the rest of our games!
What a Performance! Sorry for being sceptical Special Juan!
He is not slow, but he doesn't have a great acceleration.
When on song, Mata is simply a joy to watch, world class. I remember he made me watch a couple of Chelsea games a few years back. Admittedly, I've doubted his defensive solidity and pace in a team that wants to keep a high tempo. His world class attacking skills have never been in doubt though and he was clearly man of the match today.
He also has great attitude, always thankful and humble. I like reading his blog post match. He's a really likeable guy and is full of United quality
Hopeful the manager knows now how good he is, and he should forget about the "balance" philosophy he constantly talked about. The team we have since the Spurs game is a balance team with Mata and Carrick. And the subs made were upsetting the balance to be honest.
Very true, can only agree with you there. And yes I read the blog every week too.
Gave away the ball for their goal which is the worry but two world class finishes. Love the bloke.
Am in Thailand, was my birthday yesterday and we beat scum away with stampy lasting 45 secs. Sometimes life is great.
Am in Thailand, was my birthday yesterday and we beat scum away with stampy lasting 45 secs. Sometimes life is great.
What a beautiful second goal . I could watch that all day.
. I could watch that all day.He needs to play.
That was Carrick
It's Carrick who tried to dribble ?
I've felt sorry for him because he was getting loads of unfair criticism from fans for not producing in a crap system with a group of out of form players.
He's a sublime player, and he's one of the best to watch when he's in form.
He's a sublime player, and he's one of the best to watch when he's in form.
Yeah..
Love him! I could not understand why he was benched for so long because he wasn't playing badly. I was happy to see him getting his chance against Spurs. He was great in that game and today he was great again. He's in good form and he deserves his spot in the team.
I think LVG realizes this seeing that he didn't change the line-up compared to last week. Good decision.
I think LVG realizes this seeing that he didn't change the line-up compared to last week. Good decision.
Thanks, I was wondering who it was.
Hugs
Love him so much. I hope Di Maria comes good, as having those two on either flank could be incredible.
Can't wait for his blog.
MOTM and deserves to keep his spot in the team. I like his attitude too.
Hey Liverpool you haven't lost in 13 league matches? You're one of the best in form teams?
It doesn't Mata!
It doesn't Mata!
Cannot believe some wanted him out a few weeks back. Terrific player.
What a performance from Juan Mata today! Simply incredible.
People say he's a lot better as a 10, and I guess he was excellent there for Chelsea, and his numbers were brilliant. However, as a number 10, I find that the games where the middle is congested, and we have a team against us that defends with 10 men behind the ball, sometimes Mata can go missing, and doesn't get involved much. On the flank; however, Mata sees a lot of the ball, and he's able to drift in from the flank and influence the game from the middle just like he did today. He made the most touches (90) and passes (73) in the whole game as a right midfielder. I've always said he should be used similar to how City use Silva, and that's how he was used today. He was superb.
People say he's a lot better as a 10, and I guess he was excellent there for Chelsea, and his numbers were brilliant. However, as a number 10, I find that the games where the middle is congested, and we have a team against us that defends with 10 men behind the ball, sometimes Mata can go missing, and doesn't get involved much. On the flank; however, Mata sees a lot of the ball, and he's able to drift in from the flank and influence the game from the middle just like he did today. He made the most touches (90) and passes (73) in the whole game as a right midfielder. I've always said he should be used similar to how City use Silva, and that's how he was used today. He was superb.
Where are Smalling and Fellaini? Big man discrimination?
Still out on the pitch winning headers
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