Good 1st half. Fred has been excellent, definitely MOTM so far. Rashford, Martial and Malacia have also been really impressive. Dalot got into the game a bit more as it went on and he's done well defensively. Good pressing from the team in general. Elanga's been pretty terrible tbh. Bruno has also been really poor and he needs to start creating some chances. That would be my biggest criticism, that despite us generally playing very well we haven't actually created that many clear goal scoring chances, with Martial having 1 decent chance and Elanga having one really good chance set up by Rashford. I think the lack of Sancho is kind hurting us in terms of the creativity. Hopefully Eriksen will come on soon and improve this. Overall positive half though.
Manchester United 0:1 Atletico Madrid (Sat 30th July, 12:45 UK time)
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Wouldn't need to learn the language before, though
If we keep being shit then we won’t.
And Malacia. He’s always there penning them in not letting the winger face him up. Shaw is a yard too slow when he presses - it’s why I see Malacia ousting him. Not sure I’ve ever seen Lindelof so aggressive as that half! He actually committed some fouls
Ronnie Johnsen is looking young!
And they have had the same manager for a decade and will have started pre-season far fitter than our guys who weren't even close to being properly fit at the end of last season.
We have a new manager trying to completely change the way we play with basically the exact same set of players that were bought to play an entirely different style of football.
I don't think we have any advantage over them at all due to being a week further into our pre-season.
Good half.
Elanga works hard and presses well causing Atletico issues but unfortunately his lack of abilities(mainly his first touch in this game) has let him down.
Bruno has had a mare of an half.
With Sancho in this half we could have been up. So far we're still very dangerous because of the way we're playing. The system we've been put in has helped us see some opportunities. Too bad Elanga and especially Bruno aren't up to it in attack today.
Elanga works hard and presses well causing Atletico issues but unfortunately his lack of abilities(mainly his first touch in this game) has let him down.
Bruno has had a mare of an half.
With Sancho in this half we could have been up. So far we're still very dangerous because of the way we're playing. The system we've been put in has helped us see some opportunities. Too bad Elanga and especially Bruno aren't up to it in attack today.
This actually feels like a real game. Good test for the boys.
AM are cnuts as always.
AM are cnuts as always.
Oh look the guy that used to be with Full Time Devils is now MUTV presenter!
Yeah, I haven't seen a terrible performance from him that others are claiming. He hasn't been a standout, so maybe that's the complaint? No idea though.
Even in a challenge A Madrid can't move away from their scumbag ways. If United was any bit clinical would be leading at half time.
We risk that our youngsters pick up an injury with these cnuts!
Rashford is just end product step away from being fully himself and even despite that, he's flying on that left wing.
Really good pressing and aggression in getting to the opponents. Even Lindelof is on them like a rash when the ball comes to the strikers feet.
Good signs, lots of good movement and runs off the ball.
Good signs, lots of good movement and runs off the ball.
United hired Benni McCarthy as a coach.
Why would I be seeing what I want? I’ve had nothing but praise for Bruno since he joined us and love him as a player. He has been poor, in my eyes. You’re welcome to your own opinion.
A good tough game, exactly what's needed.
So far quality wise, friendly. Attitude wise, very hostile between two teams.
I really enjoy watching this match.
Who thought it'd be a good idea to have a preseason against these dirty cnuts though? that's worse than putting Phil Jones to take corners.
Who thought it'd be a good idea to have a preseason against these dirty cnuts though? that's worse than putting Phil Jones to take corners.
I am predicting that if we are able to get FDJ, our first choice midfield will be Eriksen- FDJ- Fred in most games.
Ahhh, Blomqvist... the slightly forgotten man from 99.
Another great squad player that helped us take on all the games in 99.
Another great squad player that helped us take on all the games in 99.
I swear, teams they face do well not to get red cards. Cause if I were on that pitch, I would be fecking shit up.
Really want to see Pellistri and Laird in the second half but I doubt that would happen
Did I miss the memo that we all have to pretend Bruno has been crap when he hasn’t been?
Yeah great choice. Will be definitely up for it come first game of the season.
Really looking forward to it so much.
Defensively can’t complain that half.
Completely agree. This is still last years team. Im still hoping to see Martinez, a RB, Eriksen, De Jong, Sancho, Ronaldo and a RW added to this side. I honestly think we’re in for an amazing ride under ten hag over the next few years
I felt like punching all of them through my TV
Impressed by Malacia to be fair
Press Bruno with his back to goal and he will lose the ball. It happens so often
Yeah even saw someone calling him to be subbed. He wasn't bad at all, he tried a few passes, some came off some didn't, you keep trying.
Some folks are just ridiculous really.
It’s pleasant to see us having consistent patterns of play which last more than 5 minutes.
And backup to Martial.
Never been convinced with Fred but he looks so good in this game, just hope he can keep it up for the season
Bruno is playing neutered. I’d rather the Hollywood passing and shooting but people want him to tone down and keep it simple, unfortunately he has made mistakes like most this match but like everyone he has to adapt and get his confidence back like everyone else who was shit last season. Hopefully Eriksen comes on with him and we can see better link up, like whenever Mata came on. Fred has been the stand out, McTominay and his collars…Jesus if he wasn’t a tall, he’d never start a game for us.
He sent a SMS text message to Martial and you can already see the improvement.
Don't think the midfield's been lacking. I think, au contraire, that we perhaps would benefit from having a big man as a striker.
I’m one of his main critics on this forum but there is nothing to criticise here today. He is doing he job very well against very good markers. He looks sharp and aggressive, can’t ask for more from him.
He e is also working well as part of a team.
You need to stop fighting this fight. Bruno hasn't been at this club long enough for you to be this attached to him to create your own reality. The guy just isn't very good and that's OK