Would have been doing the same with Willian too
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I don't think I have seen a more docile and slow defensive midfielder that Matic. Carrick was not the fastest or most aggressive but his passing range made up for it.
We really need to try Herrera in that role. Even Fellaini put in some really good performances in that role a few times.
We really need to try Herrera in that role. Even Fellaini put in some really good performances in that role a few times.
He covered 12.1km today, which really surprised me.
Even an amateur runner would get 12km in 90m of jogging.
That's not relevant, he covered more ground than anyone else on the pitch today.
Needs a run out of the team. I'd take any of our midfielders over him at the moment. Well, except McTominay, obviously.
Not me he does a great job for us week in week out .
People pick on him as he is not a glamour player yet ignore the likes of Fred and even Pogba who was poor today when Matic was playing fat better than them both .
Surely not?
It means nothing if a player just run or jog like headless chicken.
When will the penny drop with Mourinho that Matic is a huge reason why we're so poor defensively? Contributes little to nothing going forward either. He's probably our worst midfielder - Pogba, Fellaini, Herrera and Fred all offer more than him. I would drop Matic and have Herrera in there instead.
Last season he was overrated. This season he is just awful, offering almost nothing with or without the ball.
He was atrocious first half, wasn’t even putting in any effort and was just casually jogging along side people and letting them run at our goal. He was making me want to gouge out my eyes he was that bad. 2nd half once Herrera was on he was a lot better, actually seemed to run with purpose instead of just jogging to cover distance and not do anything.
Needs to buck up asap as his head should be on the chopping block. Will be intresting to see if the next line up contains Herrera and if he performs better with him in the squad.
Needs to buck up asap as his head should be on the chopping block. Will be intresting to see if the next line up contains Herrera and if he performs better with him in the squad.
He is finished at the top level.
Cant believe he's a fixture starter even after a world cup and surgery before the season.
Surely he should be eased back in. Please start Herrera for a nice run of games.
Surely he should be eased back in. Please start Herrera for a nice run of games.
Never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather have Fellaini as the holding player than this geriatric fraud
Nemanja Static, lol.
Absolutely, but that wouldn't be an accurate description of his performance today.
Jose clearly believes in Matic and does not rate his bench. However, I think that once Fellaini is back fully fit he will take over the DM role.
I don’t think Matic is fit; he needs some time to let his body repair from some serious mileage over the past season and a half. He was excellent for us last season, carried his more illustrious midfield colleague on several occasions. He seemed to play while carrying knocks and niggles a lot, which is admirable but not really sustainable and now I think he is paying for it.
I don’t think Matic is fit; he needs some time to let his body repair from some serious mileage over the past season and a half. He was excellent for us last season, carried his more illustrious midfield colleague on several occasions. He seemed to play while carrying knocks and niggles a lot, which is admirable but not really sustainable and now I think he is paying for it.
I think he still has it in him to put in good performances but he needs to be used a bit more wisely than 2x games a week 90 mins.
Why was Matic the only player to not bare a poppy on their match shirt today?
Quite clear that a poppy emblem had been attached to his shirt with the mark left behind. Did Matic remove it himself? Is he an objector to the tradition?
Quite clear that a poppy emblem had been attached to his shirt with the mark left behind. Did Matic remove it himself? Is he an objector to the tradition?
Fellaini is Mourinho's CAM. He'll replace Mata
Disagree
Released a statement via twitter saying up the ra. Madness
Who then?Or how about we just get somebody who can do his job properly?
Add Kante / Fernandinho to this team and we'd be a hell of a lot better.
I wish I could be bothered to do 1 of those 90 minute performance videos and point out his many, many mistakes
Fellaini is injured, we know if he play DMF solo pivot, as in the past games (if you remember) he's defensively exposed. He also needs partner.
Herrera before this have niggling injuries which is why he's in and out of team. Also Mourin don't prefer him that much.
Herrera would be my first choice of course.
You make it sounds so easy
like a magic wand.Some games like against those big team we need a proper DMF, rather gamble it on McT, Pereira or Fred at the pivot? We saw how their performances there this season. Alternative is to stick Pogba there.. should we really? we need him more on attacks.
*Great effort.
Wouldn't say he's doing the job well though, but it's clear he tried hard.
He's one of the latest scapegoats.
For me, it’s vital to drop him. We’ve already improved so much dropping Lukaku. Swapping him, we’d improve further.
I hope this is his last season ehre. He has little left to offer and he won't get better.
This needs to end. He was one of the few in midfield who actually positions himself right. Pogba is a liability in defense and Fred was all over the place. The 4/5 chances Bournemouth created in the first half was a result of the midfield standing in no-mans-land. Matic was all alone. The worst one was Fred though who run at every ball making huge gaps behind him.
Sure Matic aint Kante, but he's a brilliant player. With our current defence, he's a must. Pogba in the 2nd half was a monster, Matic was alright, Fred was a disaster.
But Matic gets the blame, even though he ran more and ran more correct. I don't get it. You have to be flashy, have a fancy name and be short to be liked theese days.
Sure Matic aint Kante, but he's a brilliant player. With our current defence, he's a must. Pogba in the 2nd half was a monster, Matic was alright, Fred was a disaster.
But Matic gets the blame, even though he ran more and ran more correct. I don't get it. You have to be flashy, have a fancy name and be short to be liked theese days.
Still want to see him as a box to box with Herrera as our DM. I still think he's an impressive player.
To be fair, 90% of that was chasing after his own loose touches.
He has the mobility of a double decker, you you want to see him as a box to box?
Can't get my head round that. He doesn't have the engine...not even close.
Not right away as he could do with a break. Saying he could do with one last year was cliché, but this year - after a world cup and coming straight back in due to injury - i think he's in need of one.
I think he has a lot left to offer if used right. He's underwhelming defensively, but has shown he can contribute in the final 3rd with some nice passes, shots and runs into the opposition box. He's also one of our very few players who can retain the ball when pressed which is a great asset to have.
I think his lack of stamina is overstated. Late on in games when we're usually pushing for a equaliser, he's usually very good and a key reason as to why we get on top during those periods and stay on top.
I’d like to see him rested for a bit. Give Herrera some well deserved minutes and bring him back in a few weeks.
Nah, it wasn't. He was brilliant for the first few months. He dropped a level but was still very good for most of the season.
Those late game situations where he comes alive are possible because he conserves energy for most of the game. A box to box player has to do that for 90mins.
He does have nice passes in his locker which is why I wonder why he spends most of the game turning down good opportunities to make forward passes. He gave an interview where he adviced Martial to do more with his ability. Found it ironic because Matic I feel is another posterboy for self-underutilised talent
Need a rest, play Herrera there instead.
You may have a good point in regards to his stamina, to be fair! With Herrera next to him, I would like to see him in a more box to box role, though. With a player like Herrera next to him who can cover as much ground as he does i think it could work for now. I think he could perform a similar role for us as to what Touré did for City with Herrera in the De Jong/Barry/Fernandinho role.
You have a good point in your 2nd paragraph, too! I guess it all comes down to confidence. When he first arrived, he was probably full of it being at a new club under a manager he loves, so he was more at ease in terms of trying to pull creative things off. Then we hit a bad patch and he's kinda gone into his shell ever since.
This needs to end.
Whenever we are attacked I dont ever see Matic there making the vital blocks or tracking runs. Remember he is the DM not Pogba or Fred. He is so easily passed by nearly every player in 1 vs 1 situations.
Above everything else for me is his lack of defensive headers. He NEVER clears anything when its corners and set pieces against us. How can a tall be so bad in the air?
Covering so much ground is useless if you cant tackle or be a nuisance to the opposition.
He was escorting their player from the centre line to our byline and then decided to concede a corner.
Surely he could have done somrsomet long before he reached out penalty box?
Surely he could have done somrsomet long before he reached out penalty box?
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