Bloody heck. Ronny Johnsen still looks in good shape to get a game now.
Manchester United 0:1 Atletico Madrid (Sat 30th July, 12:45 UK time)
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Great to see Rashford looking sharp and up for it. Would be a huge bonus for him to rediscover peak form this season.
Malacia has performed well that half, some great forward balls.
He's actually really good. Much prefer him to Sullivan.
Imagine a keeper looking to waste time in the first half of a nil-nil friendly. Nice work Oblak...
It’s the in thing to bash Bruno around here. Weird lot we’ve got on this forum.
I'm a big Bruno fan and I think he will be fine under EtH but he hasn't been great today. Never shies away from the ball though and always looking for positive passes.
I really like the look of Malacia.
I’ve rarely seen a post from you that actually makes sense.
The shot was so wild it bounced near the end line, span back and stayed in play
Its fine. Pre-season is meant to make such mistakes which ETH will use it for post analysis and revise the training to make the players improve on such decisions.
It's encouraging that we look competitive against them, Atleti don't seem to do friendlies so it's a good test for our lot and so far so good. Of course there's areas to improve but we're still early in the learning phase so you would expect us to get better while Atleti are about as comfortable and familiar with their system and manager as any top team.
Energy levels are going to be interesting, we've put a lot into that half and I get the feeling we might see a few games where we drop off quite a lot towards the ends of games if we don't find a break through. They'll learn though and become better at managing their match fitness as they play more full games.
Energy levels are going to be interesting, we've put a lot into that half and I get the feeling we might see a few games where we drop off quite a lot towards the ends of games if we don't find a break through. They'll learn though and become better at managing their match fitness as they play more full games.
I feel Elanga is a bit of a weak link at the moment but he's the kind of player that only needs a good few seconds to turn it around. Martial doing some great technical work to get away from players, just a little off on his final touch sadly but not worried about it, it happens. Malacia has really impressed me, hoping he continues this form and we'll have an incredibly good pair of choices for leftback, really happy with that. Dalot looking good too, Fred excellent, McT brutish but effective. No real thoughts on DDG, Rashford, CBs or Bruno.
Just wanting to see how Eriksen does. Bruno hasn't been great either. Guessing people put down all his poor touches and misplaced passes to him just trying.
Nah, he's been pretty bad so far. Been sloppy and things have broken down on him. Let's see if he shakes off the bad half in the second one.
I don’t think anyone will be happy unless Bruno gets 100% pass accuracy. He’s playing the hardest position in the team, with the most responsibility to create. He’s clearly not going to get every pass right. I think it’s night and day since EtH came in though, he’s noticeably much cleaner in possession.
Edge with some smart analysis at HT
The Eriksen on the bench effect
To be fair, there have been a few times he's been easily dispossessed due to being rather slight.
He's still preferable to Stewart Gimp Garner.
He wasn’t in the game I was watching. Elanga was the only player who was poor. Attacks only really broke on him.
We are definitely the best team. I really like the way we are playing, fluid attacking, we find the space between the lines. Fred is everywhere, Rashford is actually on the pitch today, Elanga got some good skills/running in him - just need the last touch. I like Martial today - but why is he so lazy, i dont get it. Fernandes is probably our worst performer today - too slow in his thinking and again misses so many easy passes.
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The shot was so wild it bounced near the end line, span back and stayed in play
That explains it. Looked away for a second and wondered why the hell Dalot made that karate clearance instead of giving it to DdG for a goalkick
I missed the first half - is that Blomqvist?! Almost wrote himself into United folklore during the 99 final
I’m not even sure if Eriksen will play the same position for Utd. I’d prefer him deeper. Bruno is still one of our best players.The Eriksen on the bench effect
To be fair, there have been a few times he's been easily dispossessed due to being rather slight.
Ah god I hate Atletico and Simeone. Bunch of cnuts
To call his performance crap would be harsh, but I'm not seeing much of an improvement from last season if I'm honest. He looks... clumsy.
It's a testament to his ability that we hold him to such high standards. We know he's much better than what we've seen from him over the last 12 months.
I’m judging him with my eyes and he’s been our best player since arriving at this club. He’s also been noticeably better under ETH. What a weird hill to die on for a Utd fan.
I think other than pointing out the individuals who have stood out, I think as a unit we have looked good. Off the ball, we have limited Atletico's chances by pressing well. Not only that, but we have dominated the ball and have created some decent chances.
We've basically dominated the ball in and out of possession which I believe ten Hag will be happy about. Just need to be a bit more clinical in the final third.
We've basically dominated the ball in and out of possession which I believe ten Hag will be happy about. Just need to be a bit more clinical in the final third.
Yeah, it isn't critical for us if he can shake of it but personally doubt he has the basic technique to be able to be a good enough backup on the wings. Unlike Rashford who, despite now been great, show signs that he can be good enough for us in a rotation role.
But you cant ask for a better preseason opponent
Malacia look a capable stand in LB.
I think he’s noticeably playing much safer in possession under Ten Hag.
2nd half will be tougher if they freshen things up. Hard to dominate like the first half against a fully fresh side.
What's his name again, I noticed he's gone missing together with FTD channel, never seen him on Stretford Paddock, always preferred him and McKola over Howson
That was foul on elanga
So true
Yes, Chief123. My primary directive is to make sense to you.
I don't rate Bruno Fernandes as a very good footballer. Seems pretty comprehensible.
So true
Pats on the back here won't make Bruno play better though