[Sandikan]

him and Valencia seem to have myserious seemingly forever long lasting injuries. Probably see Shaw back first!

 

[FC Ronaldo]

BBC reporting he trained today with first team squad too.

 

[Red_Beans]

BBC reporting he trained today with first team squad too.

Valencia as well. Probably don't have enough 'match rhythm' yet though

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Yeah just seen a picture of him and Mata in training. Good to have him back.

 

[Pexbo]

Valencia as well. Probably don't have enough 'match rhythm' yet though

Yeah Van Gaal the crazy bastard and his "match rythum". After 3 months rest, he should be starting against Arsenal.

 

[Red_Beans]

Yeah Van Gaal the crazy bastard and his "match rythum". After 3 months rest, he should be starting against Arsenal.

If CBJ is still injured by the time we play Arsenal we really don't have a choice except to play Rojo

 

[VanGaalyTime]

I'm a big fan of Rojo. I think he adds a lot of bravery, intimidation and other psychological elements to the team when he's playing. He's still at a decent age and I'd expect him to become a top player for us over time.

 

[Bwuk]

I like Rojo but he's a CB not a left back.

 

[marlowe78]

I like Rojo but he's a CB not a left back.

Agree! I think Rojo and Smalling are our best pair.

 

[Devil may care]

Good to see him get 20 minutes under his belt, he looked lively down the left.

 

[Raw]

Yeah I thought he did pretty well in the time he was given. Put in some good crosses and linked up well with Memphis.

It's so nice to have some defensive depth back.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

He managed to not give away a penalty, so gets a thumbs up from me.

 

[RedPed]

Don't get the Rojo hate. He's a quality player. Better than most of what we have. Gets forward with purpose like Evra used to. Was good to see him playing again today. Was just getting up to speed before his shoulder injury.

 

[RU Devil]

Good to see him get some PT. Helps to reinforce our defensive options. Not a bad cameo, but thought some of his passing was a bit short and off the pace.

 

[RDCR07]

Nice little cameo from him.

 

[Scorpy]

Great to see he's good even after a long absense due to an injury. He played very well in those 20 minutes or so and it's nice to have a defender back.

 

[a_devil_inside]

If we weren't down to bare bones at the back I think he would have played a reserve game first but glad he's back, just got to keep giving him more and more match time till he's fully match fit I guess. Surprised he didn't look rusty and he did alright.

 

[FromTheBench]

Hopefully LVG doesn't start him at LB now ahead of the Kids.

 

[ottosec]

Great to see him back.

 

[Charlie Foley]

I thought he actually played really well when he came on. Riley had impressed me, but when Rojo came on I didn't feel like there was a drop off at all on that side. Looked good getting forward as well, real purpose in his drives and link up play.

We're in desperate need of numbers at the back, too, so his return could be coming at a perfect time.

 

[Giant Midget]

Wish he hadn't been so injury prone since his arrival. Really think he has what it takes to push on and become a great defender. Good in the air, has pace, can pass and drive forward with the ball. A little rash sometimes but CBs need experience and a consistent run, which he's never had.

Him, Herrera and Schweinsteiger have more passion than the rest of our squad put together.

 

[sammsky1]

Hopefully LVG doesn't start him at LB now ahead of the Kids.

Waaat?! Why on earth not?!

 

[Trizy]

Very good shift put in, linked up well with Memphis!

 

[Fer]

Nice to see him back. Do you prefer Rojo as CB or LB?

 

[Spock]

Rojo is actually a very good defender, but he just hasn't gotten off the blocks at Old Trafford yet. Hopefully, now he will.

 

[Lennon7]

Nice to see him back. Do you prefer Rojo as CB or LB?

Centre back. Doesn't offer too much from LB, and when Shaw's back he won't get a look in there.

 

[Devil81]

Hopefully LVG doesn't start him at LB now ahead of the Kids.

Against Arsenal?

Of course you've got to start him ahead of Riley, they'd make mince meat out of him.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Centre back. Doesn't offer too much from LB, and when Shaw's back he won't get a look in there.

I agree that he's primarily a centre back, and Shaw is way ahead of him when fit. Rojo is a good backup LB when needed. I prefer him there to Blind as he's got more pace and is a better dribbler. He's got a great cross on him too. Positionally he can be a bit all over the place, but that goes for both positions. Still, very good squad player to have. He just needs to stay fit.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

Got to start vs Arsenal this weekend. Riley done nothing wrong but I wouldn't fancy him against the calibre of players that Arsenal have.

 

[2mufc0]

He managed to not give away a penalty, so gets a thumbs up from me.

How many penalties has he actually given away? Can't think of many from the top of my head.

 

[prath92]

How many penalties has he actually given away? Can't think of many from the top of my head.

The one vs Watford

 

[quethenoo]

Hopefully LVG doesn't start him at LB now ahead of the Kids.

I'm all for giving the kids a chance but surely in a game Like Sunday's you have to go with a world cup finalist over a kid who has played 1 senior game(?) against, let's face it, pretty poor opposition.

 

[Rozay]

I'm not sure if I'd prefer him at centre-half on Sunday with Blind at left-back instead. Blind is slower admittedly, but technically far superior and perhaps more likely to contribute when he does get forward.

 

[Manny]

He only played 20 minutes last night. I can't see him starting on Sunday.

 

[Lennon7]

I agree that he's primarily a centre back, and Shaw is way ahead of him when fit. Rojo is a good backup LB when needed. I prefer him there to Blind as he's got more pace and is a better dribbler. He's got a great cross on him too. Positionally he can be a bit all over the place, but that goes for both positions. Still, very good squad player to have. He just needs to stay fit.

I'd say a back four of Shaw, Rojo, Smalling and Darmian will be excellent, potentially one of the best. However, we just need to keep them all bloody fit, or buy good back ups.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

I'd say a back four of Shaw, Rojo, Smalling and Darmian will be excellent, potentially one of the best. However, we just need to keep them all bloody fit, or buy good back ups.

True. It could be great. The only injury-prone concern out of that lot is Rojo IMO. Even before the dislocated shoulder, his injuries seemed plentiful and long. Seems to be a constant in his career. He's 25 and has only made 160 club appearances in all comps.

Smalling's injury history seems to be behind him thankfully, Shaw's injury was a freak one, and Darmian's injuries have been heavy impact ones. He's been bulldozed into numerous times this season. I wouldn't be surprised if he's sick of English football by now, with the clatterings he's been on the end of. Bizarrely, not one of them was even given as a foul.

 

[limerickcitykid]

The only injury-prone concern out of that lot is Rojo IMO. Even before the dislocated shoulder, his injuries seemed plentiful and long. Seems to be a constant in his career. He's 25 and has only made 160 club appearances in all comps.

He actually only missed 4 matches through injury at Sporting. Its his 10 games of suspensions, the shorter season in Portugal, and not being rated at Spartak so he was benched that have given him the lower amount of appearances rather than injuries.

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

Rojo is much better at left back than he is a centre back. His reading of the game isn't good enough for a centre back.

 

[Iron Stove]

I already love the mad fecker. One of few players with drive and personality in the side. Glad to see him back.

 

[saivet]

Not sure if I'd prefer to play Blind LB.