Very quiet game by him. I watched the game on 19 inch screen so I though the announcers read Carrick instead of him few times but it wasnt that. Schneiderlin just wasnt involved too much.
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Thought he did pretty well defensively, but Herrera and Carrick are both better then him, especially on the ball where they are on a level to him IMO. Still got stuck in though and having him helps us defensively immensely I think.
A bit meh.
He was okay. What can you really tell from pre-season friendlies though? They have very little bearing on the upcoming season, it feels just like something to do before the real thing starts.
He was decent enough, intercepted and tackled a bit. Nothing special.
Not what I expected, not in terms of passing, because I know he's not really renown for his passing, but his break up play wasn't what I expected. At times, he seems to have lost his man pretty easily and didn't look to have much energy. Hopefully it's just a bad game because we know what he can give. He's shown it in the EPL the last two seasons - against top teams too.
I'm not sure, but I'm going to guess that despite being under strength that could have been the best team he has faced? As always, barce on another level when moving the ball and very quick at closing down. Good experience.
Pretty solid to be fair. Reckon he will keep going forward and become a class player for us.
I think Gary Neville would call it 'silent domination' tonight. 
Jokes aside, in expecting him to be a huge player for us this season.
Jokes aside, in expecting him to be a huge player for us this season.
No idea what you are expecting from this player, but he isn't going to be smashing the ball in from 30 yards every game. He will do the dirty work of closing people down and getting stuck in, as well as moving the ball quickly and being clever with his distribution - all which he did well enough today. Obviously it wasn't his best game, but if you think that was 'abit meh' then you will be saying it a lot this season and won't like this player.
Must have been watching a different game to me then.
I disagree, he didn't do any of those things well today, looked a bit lost if I'm being honest. I'm not worried because his previous performances with Southampton show he is a good player, but tonight he was a bit of a passenger. Looked young, naive, unsure etc etc. fellaini was miles better when he came on.
Wasn't impressed at all. I imagine he isn't used to being pressed to that extent.
Did ok, has had better games. Wasnt terrible.
Im still hoping to see him, Carrick (or basti) + Herrera in a midfield three (maybe we will see that in Europe away from home)?
Im still hoping to see him, Carrick (or basti) + Herrera in a midfield three (maybe we will see that in Europe away from home)?
Thought he played well. And did his role well
Tend to agree with this. I'm a huge fan of him but he was caught in possession a good few times and positionally got caught out a few times. Not a massive concern at this point though as Barcelona are one of the best pressing teams in the world so it won't get much tougher.
That was my impression. He noticeably took too long on occasion and was completely caught out by someone who had chased after him.
Still though, to be expected really. He'll improve.
Was fine, will get used to it. Playing for us is obviously something different in how the opposition attack us.
Apart from one moment of holding onto the ball too long and a misplaced pass thought he was OK. he is not the kind of player some seem to think he is judging by this thread. He was asked to perform a holding role, he is primarily a holding player and I though he played the role adequately and will get better at it as time goes on.
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I was not impressed with his performance yesterday, thought he wasn't great on the ball and two matches in a row got beat in or near our box creating dangerous situations.
Still think he'll be a great addition, just needs time to settle in and understand the "philosophy".
Still think he'll be a great addition, just needs time to settle in and understand the "philosophy".
Looked ok to me. This is what he has come here for to play against top teams in highly competitive games. It is a step up for him we need to be understanding that it will take time.
As most of our new players, needs time to settle in. I can see him doing better in the EPL though
Sure does love doing the Rooney trademark pass out to the wing. He was alright again, nothing special. A midfield 2 of him next to Carrick just won't work though as it's too defensive. Might work with Schweinsteiger better as he's more attack minded. I don't think Schneiderlin should be first choice in midfield though. On the ball he has a lot to improve on... Should be 4th choice behind Herrera, Carrick and Schweiny for me, or at least part of a 3 man midfield alongside herrera.
Was decent i thought.
He was good in the first game but I don't think his performances since have been as good, he's better with less on the ball responsibility IMO.
Ok player in the preseason games. Schweini, while lagging behind in fitness, has actually been better.
No he hasn't
he was good in all games , probably the best game was his first but he maintain good consistency throughout. He will be much better if we play more aggresive counter attacking football which looks a bit concern to me but still future star player. I actually believe that he could play in 2men midfield like the old days with Herrera
Where is his best position? #6 or #8?
Apparently, according to this board, wont make one bit of difference to our team.
Who said that?
People judging players too heavily from meaningless pre-season games shocker..
Mostly heard good about him from fans here? He is a quality player.
Read this forum mate. Midfield is pointless because Blind at CB and no DDG in goal
And Rooney can't score 10 goals.
There is some nutters on here this man is the most important signing we've made in a long long time even if he plays at the level he did at Southampton hes a major improvement to us. I'd be really surprised aswell if he doesnt find another gear since his big step up I predict a real future fans favorite here. Class player who is unlike any of the other midfielders we currently posses.
Probably even more well rounded than Herrera too, Man I hope to see the two of them start along with Carrick tomorrow I reckon them 3 in the middle would blow spurs off the park but I fear Herrera may only appear as a substitute.
And LvG doesn't know what he's doing.
Really keen to see him play. Was excited when we first signed him and although the pre-season games were a little disappointing, I think he's going to do really well.
If he can boss around midfield like he did for Southampton at Old Trafford last season, he will be a quality player for us. Some shield to have in your front of your defence.
Just wondering if having both of Carrick and Morgan in the same team kind of reduces the mobility in midfield. They are both #6 and aren't exactly very mobile in terms of their movement up and down the pitch, at least from what I have seen. Playing both of them at the same time seems a bit of overkill especially when we are at home and opponents usually look to play on the counter attack. I am glad we signed him though, seems a perfect replacement for Carrick (well, as perfect as possible to get) and has good experience of PL. It'd be interesting to see how he and Carrick fares in midfield tomorrow and how they provide support to attack.
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