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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 35
- Goals
- 10
- Assists
- 4
- Yellow cards
- 2
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I just love Mata, he is like the most likable guy ever, and he is brilliant.
Lol
Yeah he does seem like a cool guy, Just having him and Herrera around in the squad seems of given everyone a lift, Nice to see the players happy again
I see him getting loads of goals this season if we continue a 442 diamond. The midfield is capable of supplying as well as defending now so it makes him the 3rd option in attack (the two strikers being the first 2 options) but that has a massive benefit in the strikers pulling their men away to open up space, especially since our strikers are so good they'll be man marked all game.
I love that picture.
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Love Juan. He's going to have an excellent season
Before all of these new arrivals, myself along with many thought Mata would be the one to watch this season and so far, it could be close to the money.
Do you actually think what you are saying is logical? For an assist there must be a goal. Therefore 50 assists = 50 goals. 40 goals=40 goals. It's more goal output plain and simple. You can't then just assume that the rest of the number of goals in the team would be the same and then say "see it's better that he scored more goals". I mean come on, think about it.
Edit: Sorry didn't realize this was from the other day.
I'd rather have a playmaker that can score 40 goals, than one that make 50 assists. How's that sound? it's plain and simple, but it's more about preference.
If Mata can score 40 goals this season, and Fabregas has 50 assists; and both us and Chelsea end up trophy-less, with close league position; I'd say Mata has better season, individually. Playmaker that can score goals are rare, thus more valuable, than one who can give assist.
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Doesn't that mean he ceases to be a playmaker and becomes more of a goal scorer? In a squad with Falcao, Rooney and Van Persie a creator is more important than a scorer from midfield - if he can strike a balance then fine, say fifteen goals and twenty assists and if Rooney can match those figures (he has the capacity to), Di Maria with his- well that's a level of output enough to power a title challenge.
For a team that plays 3 kind-of playmakers like City with Silva, Toure and Nasri or Chelsea with Fabregas, Oscar and Hazard behind one striker I would agree that they have to add some goals from the midfield.
However, in our case we are almost forced to play 2 strikers up top, and still one very good striker will sit on the bench. So for us a playmaker who can provide assists is more important than the one who scores goals.
This.
Got this bad boy today. Man love reaching dangerous levels.
Got this bad boy today. Man love reaching dangerous levels.
Whats the size? Medium?
Yeh.
It's bizarre. I didn't realize that number 8 is a gorgeous number. That symmetrical curve formed a loop that represents the circuit of life. And someone named Mata just stand above it as the king.
LvG quotes very harsh on the lad.
Mata was the easiest choice. The best striker in the world, the capatin and his buddy were the other options.
I don't really get them. He linked up well, gave nothing away (98% completion rate) got on the score sheet and kept the ball moving far better than how Rooney does in that role.
Lets not over-react with the team news today.
It's one game and against Leicester i believe United have the opportunity to play all the forwards!
It's one game and against Leicester i believe United have the opportunity to play all the forwards!
His brain is certainly very dynamic, and his passing qualities would unlock any defense especially in Europe. We don't need pace and power all over the park, that is just stupid from Neville.
RVP is LVG's golden boy, no way him or Rooney we're getting dropped, feel so bad for Mata.
Not a bad thing though, Because a fit Van Persie is the best striker in the world.
Not a bad thing though, Because a fit Van Persie is the best striker in the world.
That's the reason why he's putting out the training cones for England. Hasn't a clue.
Mata isn't dynamic enough, gimme a fecking break.
Hasn't really done anything to warrant being dropped. But what can you say? We've brought in Fal-fecking-cao, who's no slouch himself.
#FreeMata
Typical English coach. Doesn't understand the brilliance of Mata as a no.10. Prefers headless chickens running around at 100mph, tear arseing into challenges.
Just reminds me a bit of the Kagawa situation, van perise becomes available and w ebuy him, Shinji fecked. The same with Mata happening here. I know people will say we rotate, but at the end of the day Mata will be the one who will be dropped the most.
Personally i would rather have Rooney and Falcao up top with Mata playing behind them.
I would rather see Mata play but trust LvGs assessment. I am sure LvG is still assessing the squad and wants to see what everyone can do - hence why if Rooney doesnt work in this role i expect to see Di Maria or a forgotten number 11...
Been miles better than RvP, he should be starting today.
I think Mata must have kicked Neville's dog or something. He's had it in for him since day one. Still no need for everyone to overreact about Mata being on the bench. If someone performs shite they will be out and Mata will be in. He's a great option to bring off the bench and change the game too.
I guess the fact is that we have such an abundance of quality up front that some will have to miss out at times. Usually you think of that sort of selection issue causing the player's grief while in this situation it's the fans who are getting annoyed by who they think is a better option missing out.
I'm not best pleased about this.
It smacks of not picking the team on merit. Neither Rooney nor van Persie nor Falcao has shown more than Mata so far this season. Either one should've been dropped ahead of him.
Meh. I just hope we don't aleniate him, brilliant little player that'll thrive with Di Maria and Herrera buzzing around him.
It smacks of not picking the team on merit. Neither Rooney nor van Persie nor Falcao has shown more than Mata so far this season. Either one should've been dropped ahead of him.
Meh. I just hope we don't aleniate him, brilliant little player that'll thrive with Di Maria and Herrera buzzing around him.
Sorry but before the QPR game, many were calling for him to be dropped.Just listening to LVGs interview and sounds to me that Rooney at the tip of the diamond might be given some time which I did suspect would happen but still disappointing for me. Just think Mata brings more there but will have to see how it goes on the pitch.
Don't know why he is on the bench. I understand it might be rotation but shouldnt it be the players who are not in form be subbed first.
What the hell is he smoking?
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