Thank you. I only recognize Rodrygo from that list. They do really need Mbappe to make their attack a bit more exciting.
Manchester United vs Real Madrid (Thu 27th July, 01:30 UK time)
- Thread starter Samid
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Thank you. I only recognize Rodrygo from that list. They do really need Mbappe to make their attack a bit more exciting.
"youth- focused" team is legally still Manchester United.
And it's Texas. Going to be humid as shit.
I should've just bite the bullet and go broke for this. Probably the last chance I can get close to seeing Bruno, Varane, and Casemiro. Dang it...
Are you around Houston?
Surely they'll just have the roof closed and AC blowing like they do for early season Texans games?
No. West coast.
Hopefully we get to meet them in the CL too down the road.
White text?
Will watch just to see how Onana does but I can't imagine we'll see much of our pressing game in that heat.
Fairly strong XI for Real apparently
That midfield 4 is...cripes. Not bad.
That is their best team from the midfield up
I was going to suggest Rodrygo and Vinicius would play upfront in 4-4-2 but the fact it was a friendly stopped me from doing so.
But it seems Ancelotti is going to do that in the end.
not without Kroos
This game is practically our first game of preseason and from here we’ll get a clearer picture of what this team is.
This. It’ll be closed just like it was when we played city at NRG stadium a few years back.
I hope we can dominate them in possession, pressing and counter pressing. Oh and of course win the game in style.
I'm bit tired of relying on transitions and counter pressing. I know it's a process and it may take a while to get there but I want it now ETH!
I'm bit tired of relying on transitions and counter pressing. I know it's a process and it may take a while to get there but I want it now ETH!
Insane strength in depth in that area, especially when you have Kroos & Valverde on the bench.
too many options to make anything work consistently, could’ve done with Modric accepting the Saudi offer
Eh he's 33. It's debatable if he provides as much as camavinga/tchouameni/Bellingham
It’s not debatable at all
Making the mistake of staying up for this. Can I function at work tomorrow with 4 1/2 hours sleep? We shall see…
I'm in the same predicament, not sure if it's worth it
Onana starts
And United have gone strong too
Mainoo seems to be firmly in the mix this season.
Split the difference and just watch the first half
Once both teams start the mass changes the game will die in the second half…but the first 45-60 should be great.
But I might change my mind if Onana doesn’t start.
Andre Onana
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Raphael Varane
Lisandro Martinez
Luke Shaw
Casemiro
Kobbie Mainoo
Bruno Fernandes (c)
Mason Mount
Alejandro Garnacho
Marcus Rashford
Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams, Eriksen, McTominay, Van de Beek, Amad, Antony, Forson, Pellistri, Sancho.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Raphael Varane
Lisandro Martinez
Luke Shaw
Casemiro
Kobbie Mainoo
Bruno Fernandes (c)
Mason Mount
Alejandro Garnacho
Marcus Rashford
Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams, Eriksen, McTominay, Van de Beek, Amad, Antony, Forson, Pellistri, Sancho.
Mainoo starts again. Interesting to see how he gets on after impressing against Arsenal. That Real Madrid midfield is bonkers. So much quality.
Mainoooo!
I really want to see Onana.
I’ll stay up and watch the first half at this rate at least.
I really want to see Onana.
I’ll stay up and watch the first half at this rate at least.
If Kobbie Mainoo holds his own against that Madrid midfield, he can play against anyone.
Would love it if he passes this test.
Would love it if he passes this test.
Didn't expect Mainoo to start. Very interesting
Slightly surprised to see Onana start but not complaining.
Ugh. Absolutely no reason to wear that monstrosity tonight.
Samid is always joking.
Wasn’t expecting Mainoo to start. If he plays well again like he’s produced so far, especially against a strong midfield like this Madrid one, then oh boy what a player we have at our disposal!
Strong team!
Mount right wing or are we just matching them fully, diamond with 2 wingers up top?