Nah. However - by definition - he won't return until one of Jones or Evans get injured. So, I guess he'll be out for the next 3 games and then him and Smalling will replace the injured Jones and Evans.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
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- Clean sheets
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- Goals
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- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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That sounds promising. I feel that Van Gaal in the past month or so has become very cautious regarding injuries, understandable really.
He reminds me of Davide Luiz with his defending without the same level of skill set. Let's hope he'll be coached to be a lot better than we've witnessed so far at United.
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Luckily he doesn't seem half as crazy as Luiz. Against Southampton he was slight erratic when trying to play it out, and he's had one or two games where the defending side just wasn't brilliant but for the most part I think he's done well for us in the circumstances (three different positions in an injury hit back 3/4).
I think that's unfair.
David Luis was an outright liability who charged out of defence and was clueless positionally.
Rojo's had a mixed bag, but hasn't looked like a complete liability. My biggest criticism is that he needs to attack the ball in the air more. Letting it bounce is criminal in this league. I think this can be overcome with coaching.
Yep, I read Rooney was passed fit to play Stoke but van Gaal felt it best to go on the side of caution. Hopefully it's the same with Rojo and he'll be available next week.
I see him as a vaguely similar Argie version of Phil Jones. Also, a hit reckless in the Luiz mold, but definitely a talent who will continue to develop over time.
He's David Luiz without the flair going forwards, without the great goals, long passes or freekick ability
Like Luiz he wants to be aggressive and win the ball the first chance he gets. He's good at this and intercepts the ball often from attacking players waiting for the ball to feet.
However thats his one mode, hunt for the ball. And if he doesn't get there in time or the opposition is wanting him to dive in front and try and steal it, we're going to have problems. We also do have problems with his inconsistant distribution
I've got no doubt that if Luiz was our player and Rojo was at PSG, posters would be upset that our good CB David Luiz is being compared with Rojo. It just happens to be the other way around, and he happens to be the worse player
Like Luiz he wants to be aggressive and win the ball the first chance he gets. He's good at this and intercepts the ball often from attacking players waiting for the ball to feet.
However thats his one mode, hunt for the ball. And if he doesn't get there in time or the opposition is wanting him to dive in front and try and steal it, we're going to have problems. We also do have problems with his inconsistant distribution
I've got no doubt that if Luiz was our player and Rojo was at PSG, posters would be upset that our good CB David Luiz is being compared with Rojo. It just happens to be the other way around, and he happens to be the worse player
Mentioned the David Luiz comments before:
Again, I hope that we haven't seen the best of him and he was actually a lot better since I made that comment (a month before) but still not that good.
Saying that, only Smalling (on occasions) has been good for us this season, while Rojo is currently our second best CB.
Again, I hope that we haven't seen the best of him and he was actually a lot better since I made that comment (a month before) but still not that good.
Saying that, only Smalling (on occasions) has been good for us this season, while Rojo is currently our second best CB.
I dont agree with Luiz comparisons one bit. Sure he had some mistakes and his positioning and passing should be better but in some games he really defended well. I guess he's not some well known football name so people criticize him too harshly sometimes.
Also he doesnt have just one mode as Ekeke has said...
Also he doesnt have just one mode as Ekeke has said...
Any update regarding Rojo?
I hope he's back for Boxing Day, he may have his flaws but he adds more than Evans.
Yep, despite his flaws I feel more secure with him at the back than with our other defenders.
I only feel that with Smalling.
You always feel Marcos's defending is committed, while the others are just panic stricken.
Need him and Smalling back ASAP.
What is his injury problem? The only semi serious injury he had at Sporting was the same shoulder injury he had at United. He wasn't injury prone at all.
If our record with injuries is anything to go by, his leg has probably fallen off.
A very common injury: Unitedtitis
Ok i get the picture mates. Perhaps it's just precaution, plenty of games coming up.Van Gaal provides Marcos Rojo injury update
Louis van Gaal confirmed Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo would not feature in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Aston Villa due to a thigh injury.
The Argentinian picked up the injury in training before last weekend’s 3-0 win over Liverpool and did not recover in time for the trip to Villa Park.
While speaking to reporters at the Aon Training Complex on Friday, van Gaal was asked to provide an update on Rojo and Rafael. "Rafael is not injured," the boss explained. "He was already fit last week, but I have to select and I have to compare.
"When I have more players fit, I have to select. You will have to wait and see, of course. I have to compare. Rafael? I can take him in the 18. Rojo? No. We have five injuries and one [Marouane Fellaini] is ill, so they are not coming up. Rojo has a rectus femoris [thigh] injury."
Thanks mate
No wonder our players are getting injured, look what they're up to in their spare time.
Playing with the bumpers up?
Literally thought it would be impossible to get injured while bowling until I saw this clown.
Whatever, we're much better without him.
Still can't understand signing him solely on his WC performance.
Still can't understand signing him solely on his WC performance.
That being his mate, you can only imagine the tackle Rojo put on the ball when he put his phone down.
That isn't Rojo. Good try though
That isn't Rojo. Good try though
I know it's not, but there's no doubt Rojo gave it a go as well. He probably took ADM with him and said try this, that's why his pelvis is not attached right to his leg Makes them play a full on physical game with no prisoners appearantly #philosophy
Sorry, what?
Rojo and Pablo Escobar
“Only those who stood by me during difficult times and starve alongside me will eat at my table.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rug-lord-Pablo-Escobar-online-one-quotes.html
“Only those who stood by me during difficult times and starve alongside me will eat at my table.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rug-lord-Pablo-Escobar-online-one-quotes.html
Can he play Left back for us Sunday?
£200,000 a week. Who let that go online?Just saw that. Seems like everyone is sweepstaking Uniteds wage bill this year.
It may well be true, but people are plucking bullshit figures from every angle.
Some believe Falcao is the highest paid player at the club which is obviously bullshit.
I'd hazard a guess Rojo doesn't even earn half that.
I agree. As long as he's taking home more than Jonny Evans, his wage is justified.