With Bastian hopefully starting soon, we'll see more passes for Memphis' runs behind the defense.
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Good thing for him right now is that Rooney's potato form is taking the attention and pressure off him.
On the flipside, is it putting a lot of pressure on him to score since he is coming off a season as top goalscorer and Rooney doesn't look like he wants to. He could be better off with someone scoring often so he can pick and choose his chances better.
So much better on the left. Looked naturally suited to the role. And while he didn't have a great game, he showed glimses of his quality which is what I expect to see from a 20 year old talent.
Good stuff. Hope he gets his first goal soon to give him some confidence.
Good stuff. Hope he gets his first goal soon to give him some confidence.
His off the ball runs are very good. Should play on the left. He needs to finish off chances.
Playing mata centrally benefits memphis.
Should have scored but he'll be okay. Just need a few more games to get things kicking.
Should have scored but he'll be okay. Just need a few more games to get things kicking.
He's raw as expected but still so promising. His movement is very encouraging. The chance from Mata and the one from Adnan in the first half were both runs that Young just wouldn't have made. Once his finishing improves he will be a real player.
TBH he is already a very good finisher, don't let that miss last night fool you
Fair enough, but i mean in general his whole game will improve,along with his finishing. Which will make him a top player.
What happened to his pace? I remember watching him on his debute for Holland against France two years ago and he was rapid. Plays with no pace or power anymore.
Jesus what an overreaction! He's played two games at the start of the season which have both been close and cagey affairs in which we have had little open space to run into. I don't know exactly what you were expecting but yesterday he made a number of very strong, direct and pacy runs down the channels like the one for his missed chance. People really need to calm down abit and judge him after 10 or so games
I thought it was accepted that he isn't rapid, everyone knows that. He's got power though, that's one area that there should be no concerns, even if he didt get pushed off the ball too easy at times last night. He just needs to adjust to the league.
Did he play left wing?
Yes.
He showed flashes of his abilities when he cut inside from the left and tried to get shots on goal. Van Gaal has to encourage and allow him to do that.
There's major goal potential in Memphis' game. He seemed too eager to impress again, but he made a couple of very good runs. Not seen runs like that been made by a Manchester United winger in a long time. Brings up memories of Kagawa pointing to where Valencia should be moving to against Swansea. 
Didn't think he played poorly at all, and watching his touches back and I have the same opinion. Didn't have an amazing game or whatever, but looked a threat and if he keeps making those runs then he'll rack up the goals I think. Played some smart passes into Rooney as well who didn't really do anything with it. A lot more to come of course, but it was a solid 6.5/10 performance and would've been a 7.5 or 8/10 had he scored that chance.
We don't really play with a style suited to showing pace or power, to be honest.
His direct runs from left to the inside channel were a thing of beauty, No doubt that once we adjust to him and get used to where he wants the ball he will score lots and lots for us.
That miss was horrid but you have to be encouraged by what he brings. He likes to take on defenders and shoot, he has the attributes to become a real game-changer.
I'd like to see him link better with Rooney and there are signs of him building a relationship with Shaw. He and Shaw tried some plays on the edge of the box that weren't quite coming off but as they get used to each other's style, that should improve.
I'd like to see him link better with Rooney and there are signs of him building a relationship with Shaw. He and Shaw tried some plays on the edge of the box that weren't quite coming off but as they get used to each other's style, that should improve.
Much much better performance from him. Clearly he has been itching to play on the wing and we could all see glimpses of what he can do. That miss should be have buried but to be fair to him he took it on first time and on the run. He should start on the left over Young.
Created nothing, never got past his full back, a couple of wildly overhit crosses and shots and a horrible miss. If Ashley Young had put in a performance like that he certainly wouldn't be getting praised or being called unlucky.
Would still stick with him because he's clearly very talented but my god, Ashley Young is judged to an entirely different standard around here.
Would still stick with him because he's clearly very talented but my god, Ashley Young is judged to an entirely different standard around here.
He split their back 4 wide open at least 3 times during that game. With more accurate passes from our other players he would have had at least 3 chances on goal.
Of course he is judged on different standard. Young cant be any better than he is right now, Memphis is young, just got to the PL and his ceiling is high.
Are you kidding? One is 21 and new to the League/Country and the other is 30, has played in this country his whole career and has been one of our highest paid players for the past 3 years.
Memphis needs mata being @ #10 to play to his full potential i think. If we get pedro the movement of those two in front of mata and rooney occupying the CBs will give him loads of options and space in which to do it.
Relax, he needs time to adjust. Hazard wasn't great in his first EPL season either.
If it was 12 year ago, some of posters here might 've wanted to sell Ronaldo after his first few games with us.
If it was 12 year ago, some of posters here might 've wanted to sell Ronaldo after his first few games with us.
He is cranking up. Let the season continue.
He was poor on Friday and anyone that says otherwise is fooling themselves. In saying that, I expect a lot from him in the future as he's clearly a huge talent. It's an awful shame he missed that glorious chance he had as it would have done wonders for his confidence (not that he looks short of any, mind). He is still settling into a new team in a new country and I have no doubt he will come good. Not sure he will start against Brugge, but if he does, hopefully he will have a good game.
As for anyone comparing if Young had a similar performance, I mean what? The clear difference between the two is kind of obvious I would have thought, no? Jesus, Young really has a small hardcore following on here that wildy overrate the lad.
As for anyone comparing if Young had a similar performance, I mean what? The clear difference between the two is kind of obvious I would have thought, no? Jesus, Young really has a small hardcore following on here that wildy overrate the lad.
Does anyone think Memphis could become a great striker? He has got all the attributes.
He played ST for Netherlands alongside Robben in the WC, right?
I think he could become one of the best if played there on a constant basis.
As long as he keeps making those runs, eventually someone will find him. What people need to understand is, he is more of a goal scorer than a creator. Where as Young hardly ever makes runs in behind, this guy will make them all day long.
Imo Memphis in his carreer will either turn out to be a LW/10/ST, although I can see a problem with his height at striker as he's not very tall. When he was very young he has played some matches as striker but since his youth matches which where broadcasted (they start at around age 16 I think) he has only played a handfull of games on the right wing but otherwise only LW. On the right he can't cut inside and shoot, one of his best traits so I don't think that's ideal for him. His only game as striker was a 15 minute sub at the WC.
He's developping his overall game so much that a move centrally could work out for him in the long run, but right now he's better at roaming LW. Like you said he has the attributes to succeed elsewhere, wether he can adapt his game he will have to show if he's given the chance.
Really? Seems at least as tall as Rooney and taller than Aguero.
It just seems that there is a lack of high quality strikers combining all abilities needed in the market. Most available ones are either missing something or they are completely overpriced.
He could be a real option there.
Wouldn't worry too much about his height... Aguero is a short fecker yet he's up there with Suarez as the best striker in the world. He's strong enough physically to hold off defenders which he showed in his few games as a 10 for us, was actually really surprised that his hold up play was so good against physical defenders like David Luiz, Thiago silva and in the spurs game. Long term I think he'll be a left winger for us, but he'll get his fair share of games to fill in at the other positions when needed.
It's the only real weakness I could think of going forward but it's not that big of a deal no, last year he scored from a header twice with a good technique which was new for him. I'm not worried that he'll be bullied but it's just that he won't win alot of headers and some managers may want that from their strikers. I actually think he will be a LW too, but he's still young enough to change position in the future and I wouldn't mind it if he does. He will be great wherever he ends up I feel. He certainly gives us more options across the front 4.
So far he is what I expected him to be. Player taken out of counter-attacking team and put into possession based one.
I hope he improves his close control and dribbling, because so far he seems reliant on pace and strength. His crossing is fine, and movement seems very good though.
Right now I’d say he is a good option, not sure he should be starting ahead of Young, and definitely not in the hole.
I hope he improves his close control and dribbling, because so far he seems reliant on pace and strength. His crossing is fine, and movement seems very good though.
Right now I’d say he is a good option, not sure he should be starting ahead of Young, and definitely not in the hole.
Yep, exactly what he looks like. In fact, most of our attackers have played their best football in counter-attacking teams: Mata, Rooney, Young and Memphis. Fellaini didnt, but Everton were hardly a passing team.
We actually don't have a top attacker who's been exceptional in a high possession team. Which explains partly why they look so disjointed and lacking in creativity.
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