He's one of my least favourite players but he was solid tonight until the red card, so dumb for such an experienced player.
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Yeah you might be right. I just assumed he had started playing badly from playing too much at his age but who knows why really.
He is playing really well, maybe the surgery finally fixed his injury issues and he is back to full fitness. Or since he didn't play much this season his energy levels are high.
I think it's the injury issues going by his interview.
I think it's the injury issues going by his interview.
I was initially against his singing in 2016 but I've loved having him here. I'm delighted to have been wrong about him. I'm glad there's still life left in the ol' geezer as he's been one of my favourite players in recent years, and I've defended him a lot on as a result. I love how he shields the ball, and how he has an elegance about him in his dribbling/ball carrying for such a big boy.
He has done well since his return but I think next season could be one season too many for him in the PL especially at the level we should be playing at. If we sign a young DM I wouldn't mind having him around for rotation and mentorship roles.
That second booking is something I woudl expect from a non experienced player. You know how the ref has been during the game and what the City players were like.
You also know theres 20 mins left, and City werent in a position to score. He basically gave the ref a decision to make, which he was more than willing to make.
You also know theres 20 mins left, and City werent in a position to score. He basically gave the ref a decision to make, which he was more than willing to make.
Maybe just me, but I thought he was really unlucky to be sent off. The first foul he doesn't even make contact with Mahrez. Great performance red card aside, and I thought he was unlucky with that.
Out of contract in the summer i believe. Another one who should be cut loose, however as we havent replaced Fellaini or Herrera yet can we afford to lose another one.
I think he's been great since stepping in for McT. In line with all over 30s in our team, offer him a year extension.
He's still got something to offer.
He's still got something to offer.
Based on recent performances hes clearly worth having around.
The question for me is whether those performances are because he's been used sparingly, keeping him fresh. Or if we're seeing the typical example of a player playing for a contract, who, once he gets it, goes back to the dog shit we saw from him last season.
The question for me is whether those performances are because he's been used sparingly, keeping him fresh. Or if we're seeing the typical example of a player playing for a contract, who, once he gets it, goes back to the dog shit we saw from him last season.
I thought we had an option to renew him anyway?
He’s been quality lately. Sign him up.
Been fantastic lately, hope he stays.
Yeah he's been great as of late, most impressive part of his game has been trying to break the lines with his passing. Very positive on the ball, but annoyingly there are moments he is giving the ball way too cheaply. I think he's the right type of player to play in support of Bruno.
Which game will he be back in? Can't wait for him to come back, as it's so annoying to see Bruno in the midfield 2.
If Matic is going to be in the first team, give him another year. If he´s going to be a squad player, sell him. He won´t be happy with that. Then he will start complaining that you cannot win anything with youth only. They need an experienced player, like him. He could be that anchor in a 4-3-3 formation. But people said he is too slow to be an anchor. That he was done. And Ole thought so too, so he introduced 4-2-3-1, although Ole always liked 4-3-3. How insulting.
He is really important for us, happy to extend him and rotate him with a new DM next season. Switch to 4-3-3 with two in front to actually attack and press, a long with a new RW.
He must have been carrying an injury because he looks a brand new player. He even moves quicker.
I thought he was done. He was too slow and hated how he lost physical duels and had terrible passing range.
I thought he was done. He was too slow and hated how he lost physical duels and had terrible passing range.
Chelsea 0:2 Man Utd
Think he's a big factor into why we're suddenly getting clean sheets.
Weak link in the team today. Good job we've got 12 lungs next to him.
haha, I knew it ivaldo
Fred though, feck me that guy can run
He makes Park look like Shefki Kuqi.
Problem with Matic is when we play teams that press us all over the pitch. He s slow so he struggles a bit. McTominay is more suited to these type of games.
On the other hand when we play teams who park the bus, Matic is better
Yeah, that's fair.
Currently in good form
Was poor in the first half with some weird and unusual mistakes from him but second half was far better. Still our best DMF currently, whether people like it or not.
We all agree there.
On defense we are playing 10 v 11, too slow. It's nice he can hold up the ball and make decent passes, but that doesn't warrant the defensive gaps it creates, especially against weaker teams that play direct and when we are in a more attacking setup. Two scary chances today (thank god Chelsea didn't buy a real striker and for VAR) came from space created by us having to double when he's on a player due to his lethargic pace.
Please don't trigger his extension. Release him as free agent and either groom TFM for that DM role or buy someone to challenge Scott.
Please don't trigger his extension. Release him as free agent and either groom TFM for that DM role or buy someone to challenge Scott.
Not press resistant but did his part today. Better in the second half.
I feel we are showing our age here.
Matic has been better than McTominay this season.
He hasn’t. But he’s been very good since coming back into the team and should have been playing earlier in the season too.
Thought he did better in the 2nd half than the 1st half.
Thought he was guilty of holding onto the ball a bit too much...but having him in front of the defence does make a difference
They have different qualities and weaknesses but I can see where you're coming from. It's a tricky balancing act but at the moment i'd stick with Fred and Matic. I'm not a huge fan of Matic and I like McTominay but at the moment I wouldn't disrupt that partnership. Matic has done really well lately, i'll give him his credit.
Gets under rated here because the place loves Fred.
He’s the only midfielder we’ve got who can hold the shape. He’s always in the right position.
He’s the only midfielder we’ve got who can hold the shape. He’s always in the right position.
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