And miss out on all the CL ties to come with Fellainho rubbing the Chevrolet logo in a multitude of diminutive continental players' faces?
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And miss out on all the CL ties to come with Fellainho rubbing the Chevrolet logo in a multitude of diminutive continental players' faces?
We finally have a midfield to disrupt them with Herrera and Mata also. At times before it was Carrick alone.
He was very good against Liverpool, and he was very comfortable with them pressing him on the ball. Last season, under Moyes, he was very uncomfortable on the ball and struggled whenever opponents pressed him, but now, he looks much more composed and calm on the ball. He's been a great outlet for us in the past few matches, and the opposition are always confused as to whether to give him time on the ball or not because he's demonstrated that he can pick out a player in a dangerous area.
At the moment, Fellaini looks like a different player compared to how he was in the beginning of the season, when he was slow, sluggish, passive on the ball, and unsure about what to do with it. The confidence that he's currently oozing is helping him perform at his best, which is great for us as it means that his mere presence can create spaces for others and provide support for other attacking players.
I still think that he shouldn't be someone who should start regularly for us as a key player, but he's certainly a first-team player for us who can be relied upon.
At the moment, Fellaini looks like a different player compared to how he was in the beginning of the season, when he was slow, sluggish, passive on the ball, and unsure about what to do with it. The confidence that he's currently oozing is helping him perform at his best, which is great for us as it means that his mere presence can create spaces for others and provide support for other attacking players.
I still think that he shouldn't be someone who should start regularly for us as a key player, but he's certainly a first-team player for us who can be relied upon.
He's an absolute weapon. His physicality and aerial abilities alone are worth him starting. He's also managed to turn into quite the box to box player.
Always liked the big guy and am delighted he's doing well! He's one of our key players now.
Fellaini has been an absolute beast recently, I honestly don't think we would be anywhere near as good without him. He and Herrera have been superb in recent games and should always be in the first 11 IMO.
This is where he has improved. He was often just a big physical lump before, but he's actually making himself a bit of a nightmare for opposition teams at the moment and is a really good presence in midfield right now, as opposed to being a liability who's very tall.
Yep, I think this will change Van Gaal's logic a bit in terms of the urgency of going out and buying another midfielder. Carrick is definitely going to stay for another year at least, so it will be hard to squeeze another midfielder in.
Nearly 12km against Liverpool, think it was 11.7km His work rate has always been impressive, I remember last season when we played Shakthar(iirc) away and he was subbed in 65th minute having ran nearly 10kms which is crazy.
I'd still like to see him sign another top midfielder long-term. As excellent as Fellaini and Carrick have been lately, we can't guarantee that they'll definitely be able to maintain their recent form constantly. Carrick's getting on a bit age wise as well. We've been excellent in midfield lately, but whether we'll able to consistently maintain this level is yet to be seen.
This was said a lot last year with a completely different meaning, and it was 100% true. Now look at the guy!
For around 25m, yes.
A good season shouldn't hide the fact that he is limited and that we still need to improve, and the box-to-box position is one of the priorities.
Even if LVG does bring in someone that's somehow even more effective than Fellaini playing the way he is, I'd still not sell him for the sole fact that he'd still be an amazing squad player, which are invaluable to title winning teams.
I would actually bring a better/more suited player with the money, otherwise you are right.
What do you mean by 'more suited'? He's probably one of the biggest reasons we're playing so well.
Yeah, he's a useful player to have about even if he isn't starting, particularly as he seems to have a good attitude.
Fellaini has to give everything in order to reach the level that we need, he manages to do that for 30mn and then drops drastically after, at half time, he comes back in good shape and than drops again, at this level we need players with a greater marge who don't need to be at 100% of their abilities.
As for the 'more suited', I think that he is playing Herrera's role and that Herrera is playing the role of the missing #8.
More suited towards what we appear to be evolving into long-term. Which would mean Herrera moving into Fellaini's spot and the fabled pure #8 replacing Herrera...
Edit: or maybe what JPR just said.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/flop-manchester-united-boss-david-5393529
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/louis-van-gaal-lauds-marouane-5391558
For anyone that is interested in some Fellaini stories. From the 2nd article: “Fellaini has qualities that now in this moment he can contribute a lot, and that's why he is playing,” said Van Gaal. Probably doesn't mean he has much of a chance long term as a starter.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/louis-van-gaal-lauds-marouane-5391558
For anyone that is interested in some Fellaini stories. From the 2nd article: “Fellaini has qualities that now in this moment he can contribute a lot, and that's why he is playing,” said Van Gaal. Probably doesn't mean he has much of a chance long term as a starter.
Fellaini has done well but if we can get a midfielder who is physically strong, can tackle, pass and is technically sound (sounds like im describing Koke
) i wouldn't mind letting him go. Having said that id still prefer to keep him as a squad player. He will always be useful in certain types of games.That's not too bad, I guess he was one of our top runners.
As others said, he's still a rather limited player but LVG found the perfect role for him that brings out the best. If he now can add some assists to his game he surely would justify his place in the starting 11
Football eh? Zero to hero. People say he's limited like its a revelation. He never came as the next Paul Scholes! He's not doing anything now that he wasn't at Everton, just we were playing him out of position until now. He's a weapon indeed and doing to other teams what we hated when he played against us. Teams now have to think about him in more ways than any other current player cause most good things that happen of late, he's played a pivotal part in. People also forget how many defensive headers he wins from set pieces too.....
His place is more than justified already. Why does he need to add some assists?
No, absolutely not. Why should we?
When we attack he plays behind the striker and obviously it would be great if he could provide assists in that role as well
It would be great but shouldn't be the difference between him starting or not. He nailed down his first XI status with that performance against Liverpool, which didn't feature any assists.
I'd say even before the Liverpool game it was clear that he would start. Anyway, I'm happy that he turned the corner and has become a very valuable player for the club
He is doing what he can do, we probably see his best football right now. His strenght is useful to us but he remains the weakest point in our midfield and I still say he is not starting material for United. I am hapopoy to have him right now but still wish for a new CM in the coming transfer window. Somebody with the same strength but better passing abilities like Pogba, Toure (only refering to the type of player!)
Aye, that was the impression I got from those quotes too. I'd guess Fellaini will be the one displaced if we get another midfielder in the summer.
Great video!
How some or most fans treated him at the start of the season in a game vs Valencia,football fans what a bunch of ...
Looks like he has continued his good form in the national team.
He's Belgium's top scorer apparently now that Van Buyten retired.
Yup, remember that. The guy has been phenomenal recently, one of our key midfielders now.
Absolute wrecking ball. Love the hairy bastard.
Just scored another one. Beautiful goal, again with his left foot.
How can you not love this guy.
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