Marcel Sabitzer | Signs for United

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OverratedOpinion said:
I really, really like this deal. I think this is a massive coup given the circumstances we were in at the start of the day.
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Totally agree...given our situation at CM bringing in a player like Sabitzer is almost best case. That we were able to do it this quickly is even more impressive...and sadly surprising. Although I feel much more at ease with handling of these things recently which is encouraging. I almost am into the "trust" stage...although I've been burned before.
 
Ekeke said:
I suspect he'll be better than Eriksen has been for us as although he's been important to the team, he's had less impact than I was expecting. So a good move from that perspective. I hope that it being temporary means we have a big midfield signing in the summer when he returns to Bayern
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I honestly don’t understand this theory amongst some of our fans. Eriksen has been a major part of the transformation of our broken midfield from recent years. He’s performed even better than I had hoped or expected!
 
Chief123 said:
I honestly don’t understand this theory amongst some of our fans. Eriksen has been a major part of the transformation of our broken midfield from recent years. He’s performed even better than I had hoped or expected!
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Its mental gymnastics on the transfer forum as usual. Eriksen has transformed our midfield and been one of our best players this season.

I'd bet my left bollock this sabitzer lad doesn't come close to Eriksen. There is absolutely no evidence of him being close to that level at bayern, but I hope I'm wrong and he surprises everyone.

At least he won't be as bad as the other two who have been mainstays at this club for years now. Or so im told.
 
Ekeke said:
I suspect he'll be better than Eriksen has been for us as although he's been important to the team, he's had less impact than I was expecting. So a good move from that perspective. I hope that it being temporary means we have a big midfield signing in the summer when he returns to Bayern
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Eriksen has been fantastic for us for the most part, just dropped off slightly in the last couple of weeks due to being overplayed.
 
Just because there's no option doesn't mean we can't sign him in the summer if it works out well.

He's fourth or fifth choice at Bayern and that won't change given the age of their midfield.
 
Ekeke said:
I suspect he'll be better than Eriksen has been for us as although he's been important to the team, he's had less impact than I was expecting. So a good move from that perspective. I hope that it being temporary means we have a big midfield signing in the summer when he returns to Bayern
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Eriksen has been as important as anyone in our improvement.
 
Unlikely lad said:
Why would Bayern let him go? Seems he's played the majority of their games so far this season
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Most Bayern fans seem to be very sad that he is leaving. I presume Sabitzer wanted the move to play regularly and Bayern understood the player’s motivation. Could work out for both. Gives Bayern time to assess their options in the summer and a good loan spell would enhance Sabitzer’s value.
 
hobbers said:
Just because there's no option doesn't mean we can't sign him in the summer if it works out well.

He's fourth or fifth choice at Bayern and that won't change given the age of their midfield.
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Just means that if he performs well enough that we really want to keep him that they will be able to get more money out of us.
 
Berbasbullet said:
Hasn't Eriksen played more than anyone else? Can make a case he is one of the most important.
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Maybe I am misreading what was meant by "first names on the teamsheet" I added the connotation of being most important for us to win. In the context of the original post I think that's fair.

I'd have Shaw, Varane, Martinez, Rashford, Casemiro over him in that respect personally.

I also rate Fred and think he should have played a little more so that probably comes into my thinking.
 
I feel like if he does well and he wants to stay, and United wants to buy him, we’ll open negotiations with Bayern in the summer.

Ironing out the buy option now might have slowed the move down. Our priority was probably getting him on loan quickly, and worry about a potential buy option later.
 
moses said:
Eriksen has been as important as anyone in our improvement.
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Sure, but any confident passer of the ball would likely have done. Our double pivot options until this season have been really poor in terms of ball progression (Eriksen) and acting as a midfield anchor screening the defence (Casemiro). Both Fred and McT have been box-to-box, ball-winning midfielders asked to perform roles they were unsuited to. Eriksen was going to be an upgrade as there was little competition.

Eriksen’s been good, but it still looks pretty obvious (to me at least) that he might be upgradeable if United want to become a top side once again.
 
Chief123 said:
I honestly don’t understand this theory amongst some of our fans. Eriksen has been a major part of the transformation of our broken midfield from recent years. He’s performed even better than I had hoped or expected!
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I get your point, but in my opinion it's the arrival of Casemiro and Rashford's resurgence that has been the major part of our transformation. Eriksen has brilliant contributions offensively at times and great passing ability, but he's not particularly mobile, quick or press resistant. Even shite teams have been able to simply run through our midfield and Casemiro needs to do the defensive work of two with Bruno having to do a lot of defensive work as well to cover for Eriksen, which in return means he offers less offensively than he could with, for instance, a player like Sabitzer that is very good defensively and works extremely hard.
If Sabitzer can find back to his form at Leipzig and adapt quickly, there is no reason for us to not play as well as we did with Eriksen. There are pros and cons with both players. Likely more goals with Eriksen but also we will probably concede less with Sabitzer. Let's see and just hope he turns out a brilliant loan!
 
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Marcel Howitzer booom!
At least we will watch a lot less of mcfraudinay!
 
Welcome Marcel. About as good as you can get for a loan signing considering the time to react!
 
zaafi said:
I get your point, but in my opinion it's the arrival of Casemiro and Rashford's resurgence that has been the major part of our transformation. Eriksen has brilliant contributions offensively at times and great passing ability, but he's not particularly mobile, quick or press resistant. Even shite teams have been able to simply run through our midfield and Casemiro needs to do the defensive work of two with Bruno having to do a lot of defensive work as well to cover for Eriksen, which in return means he offers less offensively than he could with, for instance, a player like Sabitzer that is very good defensively and works extremely hard.
If Sabitzer can find back to his form at Leipzig and adapt quickly, there is no reason for us to not play as well as we did with Eriksen. There are pros and cons with both players. Likely more goals with Eriksen but also we will probably concede less with Sabitzer. Let's see and just hope he turns out a brilliant loan!
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I have to disagree. Eriksen was playing brilliantly before casemiro even got introduced into the team. He was part of the team that won 4 in a row after the 2 defeats at beginning of season. He’s been instrumental in our whole season.
 
TMDaines said:
Most Bayern fans seem to be very sad that he is leaving. I presume Sabitzer wanted the move to play regularly and Bayern understood the player’s motivation. Could work out for both. Gives Bayern time to assess their options in the summer and a good loan spell would enhance Sabitzer’s value.
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Honestly I don't know a single Bayern fan that is "sad", let alone very, that Sabitzer is leaving. This is a move that makes sense for all sides.
 
Shakesey said:
So let me get this straight. I'm obviously batshit crazy, so please show me the way.

Our team is on a roll, but everyone is aware we're a couple of injuries away from panic stations. January comes and it's almost gone when one of those dreaded injuries happen. We reach out to Munich on the last day of the window to loan us a CM.

Were we "lucky" that Eriksen was injured in January as opposed to February?
Are we damn efficient in getting a quality loan in just a day?
Are we just a tad incompetent for getting into this position in the first place?

See, I don't think Sabitzer was only made available for loan today. Maybe he was? Help me out here. I think Eric wanted another CM badly this Jan, but only got his wish after a key player was injured.

This kinda makes me angry, but as I said, I'm just batshit crazy.

Don't get me wrong, I like Sabitzer :) What I need is someone to point me in the right direction. Someone needs to explain to me why I'm the only one feeling this way.

Thanks!
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Makes sense. I‘m now thinking Eriksen‘s crutches were a prop to get the board to approve this signing. Tomorrow Eriksen will walk without crutches exclaiming ‚It‘s a miracle‘.
 
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