Interesting to see how good he can become with us, was probably my MOTM
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The difference between Darmian and Valencia. 
That's racist.
On a more serious note, after he went off I started wondering if he's that good or if the rest of the defense is that bad. Either way, it's a sign that he's the type of player who makes the people around him better.
On a more serious note, after he went off I started wondering if he's that good or if the rest of the defense is that bad. Either way, it's a sign that he's the type of player who makes the people around him better.
A very close 2nd in my MoTM voting. Thought he was very good though. As the commentator said, he was made to look even better once he went off because you could see the clear difference between him and Valencia. Very happy with our full-back situation for the season. Hope they both stay fit. Good debut, Darmian.
Unless you are called Andrea Dossena
Looks like the real deal. I think he will prove to be one of our better signings of the last few windows. Looks more than capable defending and comfortable in possession also. Owen in the BT Sport commentary said a few times how he wasn't as good going forward which I don't think was a fair reflection of that game. I felt he got forward when he could and showed some promise in the attacking third too. Seemed knackered at the end, which is hardly surprising.
Hope he cements that right back spot as his own and I think he will.
Hope he cements that right back spot as his own and I think he will.
Excellent debut. Looks a top class player. Technically very good and an actual defender at right back.
Shaw and Darmian should be our fullbacks for years. The new Irwin and Neville.
Yup.
I hope substituting darmian with valencia after 70 minutes is not going to be a habit for van gaal though.
Darmian had cramp. It's expected as he's still not 100% used to the pace of the premier league while also being so early in the season.
Still early but he looks quality plus Spurs found room immediatedly after he went off. Humble pie for me after I favoured a move for Coleman over him.
He's quite good. Signing I'd expect Fergie to make. Unassuming character who puts solid performances.
Remember he needs to reach valencia's level first before he can think of being as good as Rafael.
Bloody brilliant so far.
Bloody brilliant so far.
My MOTM for today, he was brilliant hope he wasnt taken off for an injury. Easily the best of the new boys so far.
Wonderful player, I also love the fact that we have two quite tall full backs now.
I still wanna see him vs a strong pacy winger who challenges him directly.
Otherwise he seems quite good defender.
Otherwise he seems quite good defender.
Does nothing but impress me every single time he steps on the pitch.
Nah Smalling was different class.
He looks very dependable though and the sort of player you just instantly feel assured about.
Could be a very shrewd signing.
Best Torino player we've bought since Denis Law.
I think i remember @khoazany calling this lad average 
Absolutely, the amount of times you see centre forwards peeling off onto the fullbacks when crosses come in, just not going to happen any more, it also means we can afford to sacrifice height in our areas of the pitch too.
I think i remember @khoazany calling this lad average
From what he shown on pre-season.Happy if he can prove me wrong though.Don't want to see Valencia at all.
Agree with you there, I don't think even Valencia does.
He was our best playerin pre season by a distance.
Reminds me a lot of Gary Neville.
Man of the Match for me, and quite comfortably.
He's been the most impressive of our signings including today and pre season.
He's been the most impressive of our signings including today and pre season.
Love him. Only £14m, was he? He's already one of our best players.
£12.7m
That's even more of a bargain. It's such a shame Clyne rejected us(!)
Looked a class little player, particuarly for the price we paid, RB looks sorted longterm, not much else to say.
Comparing Darmian and Clyne is like comparing Ashley Cole with Philip Neville
Indeed. To be honest at their ages, they could be the next Irwin and Neville and Evra!
Really, really good performance from Darmian today. Have tears in my eyes watching the first real fullback since G. Neville. He will make mistakes, but i don't expect him to keep making the same dumb mistakes all the time.
If we can find such a cheap and good rightback in Italy, perhaps we can find a cheap CB too..hopefully left footed defenders are in hot supply there too.
Agree looks a class solid defender in the mould of Gary, a snip at the price.
I would like that
Its the return of the fullbacks who can actually defend which is something we needed since we've got no Vidic and Rio constantly covering their arses. I kind of missed that.
Awesome player, comfortable with the ball at his feet and head, proper positioning, fighter's attitude. May he stay injury-free.
Ladies and gentleman we have a proper RB.
I just want to take this moment to thank Alves for signing his new Barca contract, he would have given us 2 years max and cost a fortune in wages, this fella could give us 7-8 years of fantastic service with non of the baggage.
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