Off course he doesn't, selective memory
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Off course he doesn't, selective memory
He started badly but got better as the game went on. Never going to be a player who catches the eye but has done a good job so far this season.
It's gotten to the stage I probably overrate Fellaini just to balance the ridiculous level of depreciation he tends to get, even when he performs well. He's kept a good balance to our midfield, and although he's not as creative or attractive a player as Herrera, I think he's proved a better option over the past month or so.
Must have watched a different game, his touch was horrendous at times but I thought that was his best game since arriving.
True, I probably come across as a bit harsh on him at times. Did what he could today, albeit I'd say it was a fairly mixed performance.
Thought he was shocking first half but turned it around superbly second half.
I'd say he was 4-5 out of 10 in the first half and 7 or maaybe 8 in the second. But the second half we were 2-0 up and Liverpool's pressing was non-existant so the first half is a better indicator of his overall performance for me as that was where the game was won.
We gave a player more established in that role vice captaincy at the start of the season.
Agree that Rooney-Mata-Ander isn't a thing though. The team was already too attacking imo and lacked defensive minded players. No surprise that DDG was in action every 10 mins
What else is there to his game? As I said before, he can do a specific job in certain games (as shown over the last months) but he was not good today
Another shocking performance in the first half, his passing was awful at times, change of formation doesn't suit him especially is the opposition put any sort of pressure on him. Better in the second half when the game opened up and contributed defensively but we need better players in the first eleven eventually if we want to win trophies, his positioning and passing just isn't good enough for a cm.
He was clearly good today.
He started poorly but grew into the game and was one of our better players in the second half.And how many times has he misplaced a pass or lost possession or put our defenders under pressure or helped us in the build up or to control the midfield? I expect more from a midfielder than just making interceptions. He was not as good as he was before the Southampton game and can't complain if he loses his starting place for the next game
He's really not taking any risky chances so no reason for him to be misplacing simple passes and setting off the opposition inside our own box. He needs to clean that shit up otherwise all his hard work elsewhere is useless.
A good performance where he lost possession and misplaced so many passes? Seems like we have a different understanding from a good midfield performance thenHe was clearly good today.
Thought he did very well defensively, he stopped Liverpool in their tracks repeatedly. I'm no great fan of his but he had a good game today.
Or you're simply blind to how effective he was today, thankfully our manager understands his performances and continues to pick him.
Well I clearly saw those misplaced passes and lost of possession due to his poor touch and lack of build up play which just doesn't balance out the things he did ok
I'm with you, he's only there until we get someone better to fill his position.
LvG was seemingly happy to let him go in the summer, and only a last gasp injury stopped him going, LvG has been surprised that he needs such a big physical presence so that's why he's playing, don't get me wrong at times he has been ok, but long term no chance.
What has benefited us is that now he is starting games, and even scoring a few goals we may actually be able to sell him for a decent fee, rather than just loan him, sure the grand plan is Strootman, in Fellaini out.
He started poorly but had a very good second half. Being booked in the fourth minute was very stupid but he concentrated more on the game then while being still aggressive enough and continuously dispossessed their players like they were children. Yes he lost possession at times but defensively did brilliantly in the second half, chested some balls down also. Should be definitely given some credit, anyway I don't actually see him as starting option as he is slow and our play needs someone like Herrera who can himself won a lot of balls and press better..
Thinks it's pretty evident a player in his role with his frame is pretty much crucial in the way we play. Obviously there are upgrades out there but for the time being I'm quite enjoying seeing his comeback.
I'm pretty sure he won't be starting next season but at the moment his power is essential.
I'm pretty sure he won't be starting next season but at the moment his power is essential.
Play Carrick.
Play Fellaini with the two Spaniards in front of Carrick.
Win games.
It's that easy really
Play Fellaini with the two Spaniards in front of Carrick.
Win games.
It's that easy really
People slating him cause of his misplaced passes when other players were poor in possesion in the 1st half also. Same goes for Southampton game, it seems some players can missplace places and nobody will notice but Fellaini not.
He was statistically the worst or 2nd worst offender in the first half. He was absolutely terrible.
He wasn't terrible. He wasnt good but terrible - that's a bit too much.
Fellaini today was excellent at breaking up liverpool attacks, and winning the ball back, but my main gripe with him is, he needs to pass ball forward more instead of passing back all the time
Yes some fans do but I've been following your posts regarding Fellaini for some time now. You really, really dislike him for some reason so I wont go into discussing it.
Feel sorry for him, it's painfully obvious that CDM isn't the position for him. Improved in the second half though.
I can't think of any reason for disliking him as a person. I've not met the guy, he's not had an affair with any member of my family, and he certainly doesn't owe me any money. It's true I'm not a fan of his playing style.
Bad ball control, bad first touch and bad passing. Essentially a poor footballer in definition but is still somehow useful for his presence and defensive efforts. I can see why Van gaal uses him, he gives us some sort of 'balance' doesn't he
Come on dude... I mean disliking him/his style as a player.
EDIT: I have a feeling you don't look at the end product and what he brings to the team but dislike his playing style so much that you just don't want him in the team
If he really is a poor footballer he is the first 'essentially poor footballer' that has carried a club like Everton for multiple seasons.
Weird game, his passing was shocking but he's great at breaking the play up and winning the ball back!
It's hard for me even to look at him playing, really, 81% complete passes for a Manchester United midfielder? His first touch is also disastrous.
He was better in the second half, especially near the end - half of his challenges came after the 3rd goal. This isn't surprising, again, he is okay when he doesn't need to move around much - and the oppositions players are forced to play some risky passes.
He played okay/good for a few games and justified his appearances in the starting eleven, but he is just not quick, intelligent or even technical enough to be a United midfielder in a long-term, imo.
He was better in the second half, especially near the end - half of his challenges came after the 3rd goal. This isn't surprising, again, he is okay when he doesn't need to move around much - and the oppositions players are forced to play some risky passes.
He played okay/good for a few games and justified his appearances in the starting eleven, but he is just not quick, intelligent or even technical enough to be a United midfielder in a long-term, imo.
What's your point? He's a poor footballer right now that is being used for his presence and defensive efforts to allow the better footballers around him the freedom to play. What's wrong with that?
He's very sluggish over the first couple of yards, and his awareness is a little patchy at times. He needs to run into spaces after delivering the ball. In the first half he was quite poor, tbh. Some of his sideway passes are atrocious at the very least. Put mildly, he needs to stop doing those altogether. In essence, he is no Carrick with the ball. However, he does intercept the ball quite a lot and he is good at tracking players. If he is allowed space to run into, he's not that slow and catches up to a few speedy players at times. Against quick footed players like Liverpool had in the middle today, bar Gerrard, he's too cumbersome. Herrera would probably have been a better bet, but then again, Herrera is far from proven in the CDM role.
His second half was much improved.
His second half was much improved.
Whatever negative you write about him you'll be accused of having agenda because it's not possible that somebody could actually think that he wasn't good or that somebody simply doesn't like his style of play without hating him.
extremely limited player. won't get a sniff when blind/di maria recover.
Better second half and put in a few good tackles but I thought his passing was really poor
He is growing on me, and I recognize what he can add to the team. However, I do panic that he is going to get a red nearly every game.
One of his tackles by the sideline I thought was very close to a straight red. Against Southampton I thought he was lucky with a clear elbow. He is all elbows and legs.
Exactly. Don't understand why people immediately think you hate a person if you don't like him as a player. Anyway he seemed quite sluggish today. Was atrocious in the first half. Definitely did better in the second but he is just not a CDM like a Carrick or Blind. Does not have the calmness or the passing range of either. He is more Mikel with better physicality in that role.
Nonetheless I would like to see LvG to move to a 4-4-2 diamond formation with Carrick at the base, Di Maria and Herrera on either sides and with Mata heading the diamond. Then Rooney and RvP up top. That would make for some excellent football.
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