He can only take on his man when we are on a counter. If the other teams defence is set, then it is pointless taking on his man because there is always cover.
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He can only take on his man when we are on a counter. If the other teams defence is set, then it is pointless taking on his man because there is always cover.
One of our best players today. Got the MOTM by the DAZN pundit...for me he was second best in attack after Micky.
For his age it's hard to expect more but he provides the needed pace and Mou must be happy with that.
A bit rubbish today i thought but it didn't matter as Leicester were pathetic. Don't think he ran at Simpson once all game for some reason
There were far too many chances where he gets the ball and can go one on one with Simpson not having backup, but he holds up the ball and passes it sideways.
He literally did this 15 times today. I have no idea why. Must be instructions.
I love the guy but today wasn't his day. He looked too hesitant to take on a player, always opting for a side pass.
Playing on the LW position isn't doing him any favours.
Playing on the LW position isn't doing him any favours.
I felt that he looked frustrated and unhappy out there even after we took a decisive lead. I was hoping that he will score but we slowed down after 3-0. The boy needs a goal... fast!
He's very fast and that's about it for what he produces on the left, at least on the right he can get a good cross in but on the left he just stops, cuts in and most of the time hits it against the fullback as he knows what he's going to do, it's very Ashley Young-esque.
Produced a superb shot out of nowhere where Kasper dived to his right, didn't give up throughout the match and should have taken on players one-on-one a few times more but possibly played to instructions?
A solid but unspectacular performance. Desperately needs a goal to give him back a spark.
A solid but unspectacular performance. Desperately needs a goal to give him back a spark.
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"Magnificent" performance, well deserved a second start in a row. Roll on Watford for a third
Lots of running but apart from the shot, nothing of note.
Some guys really don't have enough knowledge about football to understand his importance in games, like today's for example. Luckily Jose does, and starts him regularly. He will only become better and better
His finishing is becoming worse and worse. Also many times when he have a space to run at the defender he turn back and pass it backwards. He is contributing a lot less then what I am expecting from him and I can see him being dropped soon.
Thought his passing was slick, made runs in behind and caused them issues with his pace. Two good efforts saved though he should have either scored or assisted someone (Mata)
One thing I noticed was that he got so much of the ball, people trust him and want to play him in more and more, I think he's really settled in to a proper first team player and will kick on even more now.
Would have liked to see him go at Simpson a bit more but people expecting a goal a game Striker like the end of last season, when he's not playing up top and being asked to do something different are being unrealistic.
One thing I noticed was that he got so much of the ball, people trust him and want to play him in more and more, I think he's really settled in to a proper first team player and will kick on even more now.
Would have liked to see him go at Simpson a bit more but people expecting a goal a game Striker like the end of last season, when he's not playing up top and being asked to do something different are being unrealistic.
Thought he was average today, which means he will get the nod from Mourinho in our next game.
For me hes not good on the left because he doesnt take on people as much as you would like and doesnt try to use his left foot (or get to the byline). Its frustrating at times that he always cuts back in.
Dont blame him, if hes not capable or confident, sure, but would hope Jose sees that. Would like to see him get into the box more especially when the ball is out on the right.
Dont blame him, if hes not capable or confident, sure, but would hope Jose sees that. Would like to see him get into the box more especially when the ball is out on the right.
I agree with this.
I seriously think considering his skillset he is actually playing much better on the wing than he is supposed to. Apart from his pace I don't think he has many things to consider him a winger, yet in general he is doing good there, and his manager is obviously fine with him playing like this. He obviously offers a lot tactically with his positioning and pace what we maybe lack with Ibra.
Playing on the wing limits his goalscoring abilities and goal threat though, it's nowhere near good enough as it is when playing centrally.
Should have run at the full back more.
Seemed to want to cut in and look for a pass.
Not such a bad idea when you see how well Mkhitaryan and Zlatan were playing but still...
Seemed to want to cut in and look for a pass.
Not such a bad idea when you see how well Mkhitaryan and Zlatan were playing but still...
Strange performance. Like he'd been up playing Xbox all night. Did not drive at the defense the whole first half. Tried nothing.
Thought he was great, apart from the strange idea of crossing so many times with his right foot (against Morgan and Huth). You could also see that Mourinho liked his performance.
Strange to find people frustrated as his today performance. Here I am talking about his game when he was moved to act as left winger/ wing forward.
Mourinho's instruction for him probably is to stretch and draw out Simpson from Leicester's usual compact narrow back 4 defending line; then pass back to a narrow supporter (Even Rojo & Blind make run in side than overlapping), who often play a pass in between Leicester full back and CB. This space is previous made by the run of Rashford. Mata's goal on the other wing is similar play.
To understand it better, let's talk about how Leicester plays. They play a narrow back 4 and use the other players to press, forcing the other teams into wing play, which they corner and isolate the opponent wide players while having plenty of bodies to defend crossing (they're shite at defending crossing aimed at their full back though. Problem not many teams have good crossers nowadays to capitalize on this, so Leicester got away with this last season).
As I said we tried to play direct to out "pitch stretcher", here Rashford with his pace off ball or with ball movement, meant Leicester didn't have enough time to reorganize their system. This force Simpson, and their other full backs to move out to stop our "pitch stretcher". Our aim is to attack the space left between CB and FB, which we got it quite often.
Young when came on did similar. He stretch the play then turn back and side pass, then couple passes later, there would be a pass in area between Leicester full backs and CBs.
It's a tough game for young player who often like to play positive and force thing than trying to tactically outsmart the opponent. Of course, there is chance Rashford can cut inside himself and be selfish. However, he overall he fulfilled his role well. Let's not forget he had a chance or two, which he couldn't convert, which some experienced players would grab to mask their poor game. Here is a good performance from Rashford. With experience & familiarity to the role, he may improve and take the few chance he's afforded.
Mourinho's instruction for him probably is to stretch and draw out Simpson from Leicester's usual compact narrow back 4 defending line; then pass back to a narrow supporter (Even Rojo & Blind make run in side than overlapping), who often play a pass in between Leicester full back and CB. This space is previous made by the run of Rashford. Mata's goal on the other wing is similar play.
To understand it better, let's talk about how Leicester plays. They play a narrow back 4 and use the other players to press, forcing the other teams into wing play, which they corner and isolate the opponent wide players while having plenty of bodies to defend crossing (they're shite at defending crossing aimed at their full back though. Problem not many teams have good crossers nowadays to capitalize on this, so Leicester got away with this last season).
As I said we tried to play direct to out "pitch stretcher", here Rashford with his pace off ball or with ball movement, meant Leicester didn't have enough time to reorganize their system. This force Simpson, and their other full backs to move out to stop our "pitch stretcher". Our aim is to attack the space left between CB and FB, which we got it quite often.
Young when came on did similar. He stretch the play then turn back and side pass, then couple passes later, there would be a pass in area between Leicester full backs and CBs.
It's a tough game for young player who often like to play positive and force thing than trying to tactically outsmart the opponent. Of course, there is chance Rashford can cut inside himself and be selfish. However, he overall he fulfilled his role well. Let's not forget he had a chance or two, which he couldn't convert, which some experienced players would grab to mask their poor game. Here is a good performance from Rashford. With experience & familiarity to the role, he may improve and take the few chance he's afforded.
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I like the lad as much as the next guy but when it comes to him there are some really really weird opinions spread. Great?? Really? He did absolutely nothing of note apart from missing the goal. Even when we were all over Leicester and they pretty much gave up there was coming nothing from him.
Exaxtly. Im glad he's getting minutes but the role doesn't really suit him, defenders know he can't really go left, he doesn't have the balance or the close control of the ball to change direction, and he's not a very good crosser with either foot.
He needs to get back to finishing and popping up in the box like he was last season.
He's been infuriating recently. Constant safety first option and from the guy who is playing with a defensive minded fullback behind him. Why he is so reluctant to have a go is beyond me. I refuse to believe that Jose is asking his only true winger on the pitch to play it safe.
This often happens to young players in their second season. They stop shooting on instinct and start over thinking. He'll be fine....just needs to trust that instinct....
Enlighten me then, coz I wasn't very impressed by him in this match.
Dear Redcafe.
Can this type of sentence die a horrible, horrible death. I'm fed up of reading it. Just because people don't have your point of view doesn't mean they don't a) watch football, b) know about football or c) have never played football.
@Damien , can nothing be done?!
Wont be surprised if he is dropped in next game. I dont think he offers anything apart from pace. He has no trickery to get past people just pure pace. Sometimes that is all you need but he just doesnt know how to use it. He also tends to run the ball out all the time which is stupid. I think he needs a week or two outside the team. Ideally his next game should be in the Europa.
I have a feeling he wont make it at united and probably be at best a relegation fighting team's best player.
I have a feeling he wont make it at united and probably be at best a relegation fighting team's best player.
Yep, this.
I don't understand how Rashford starts on the left ahead of Martial - it simply makes no sense unless its part of some grudge that Jose has against Martial. If Rashford plays it should be as a no.9 or as an impact sub on the wing
Though Your observation about him being at best a relegation fighting team's best player is bit harsh considering he just broke through last year and have lot of scope for development but I do agree that his long term future lies elsewhere he has lot of holes in his game to be any thing more than a Squad player at United even as a striker . At the moment it feels like he is new Lingard in the team gets disproportionate game time relative to his actual contribution.
He is so unspectacular out wide. Has no end product out there. But he still needs a Valencia on the left
his performance against Hull is better than yesterday match. well, still have to learn many things to become top player for United. but I'm glad that he gets many chances from Jose.
Is quite obvious he is overthinking things at the moment. So last season he was playing more to instinct, this season more to the coaches instructions. The goal against city was an example of instinct to nutmeg demichelis. Today he didn't take on the fullback but instead recycled possession.
The infuriating thing I found from him today (besides not taking on simpson) was his concentration before getting ball. Alot of times when the ball is passed long to him he didn't control it first time but instead let it bounce. As soon as he let it bounce people can shove him off the ball.
The infuriating thing I found from him today (besides not taking on simpson) was his concentration before getting ball. Alot of times when the ball is passed long to him he didn't control it first time but instead let it bounce. As soon as he let it bounce people can shove him off the ball.
Now we have people writing off a young kid again? At least give him time to develop.
I love the kid but playing on the left wing doesn't work for him. He can beat a player only with pace but now that other teams know about him, they will make sure not to give him enough space. His finishing I believe is still good enough. Last season, most of his chances were in positions where he didn't have to think too much and just shoot on instinct. This season, he has got chances where he had more time on hand which led to him missing some chances. Martial is clearly the better player on the wing and needs to be played there consistently.
If he must be played on the wing then switch him to the right wing. He never uses his left foot, always cuts back to his right foot before he crosses the ball.
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