You're getting Matic confused with Fellaini.
Nemanja Matic| BBC says deal agreed
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Isn't he your captain now?
Nice, real nice.
Since when armband is a guarantee for a starter ?
None of Chalobah (sold), Pasalic or Loftus-Cheek (loaned) will be at Chelsea next season.
I hope we keep Matic, otherwise Lewis Baker is the only backup.
Ah right, Matic is tall so that must mean he's shit and only suited to Pulis hoof ball...
There's a reason Chelsea are getting rid, he's been on the decline for a while now. If its him or Dire I'd rather the spurs player (even though I'm not keen on either of them)
He is not best suited to Conte's 3-4-3 and he won't sign a new contract. So they are willing to sell.
I'm no expert on Matic but I think the reason Chelsea don't want him anymore is because he is a pure DM and it doesn't fit into their 343 formation. They need 2 mobile box-to-box midfielders. That is why they signed Bakayoko and not Fabinho. We need a player like Matic(a pure DM) so that we can free Pogba and let him play his natural game. The real question is whether we find a better DM than Matic. Looks like Jose rates Matic higher than Fabinho. There aren't too many other DMs available. The few I can think of are Casemiro, Busquets, Dier, Wanyama, Carvalho, Danilo, Parades and Weigl. Most of them are unavailable and others are not at Matic's level.
If you only keep Baker I'll feel real bad for y'all. Especially if you sign no one else. Because from what I've seen he looks even more offensive minded than Cesc just as defensively unaware.
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That is just not true. Player who are excellent postionally and never allow to be dragged about, who are good I'm tight spaces are crucial to breaking any pressing system.
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It isn't. Just making the point that it was a weird choice for captain when he might not even be starting.
I reckon a deal is close.
Pogba played the bulk of yesterdays game on the right side of the midfield two and three. He's usually on the left.
Pogba played the bulk of yesterdays game on the right side of the midfield two and three. He's usually on the left.
I know it was Barca, I know it was a friendly, but last night's game just reminded us of how ineffective Carrick is in 2017. This has to be his last season. Cup games, the odd league start/sub appearance and a dignified retirement at the end of the season please.
I should buy you a drink for this.
Nemanja Matic is massively under rated in here. As a 'playmaking' DM, he is one of the most experienced and best in world football. Jose has worked with him before. There is a reason he wants him in his team.
This is dragging on a bit. What's the hold-up?
Us holding out for a huge fee I would think.
James Duckers article today says we hope to finalize Matic in the next week
No one knows.
Have a feeling it'll be done when we get back from the tour, hopefully before Sunday, can have some involvement in the 2 friendlies and the super cup
Two years ago I would have love to sign him.
His recent stats indicate a significant decline though.
His recent stats indicate a significant decline though.
At the start of the summer the in thing was "48 hours", then it became "72 hours", now as the journo's have become more and more inaccurate they are going for a whole week.
Team is already in Manchester and I would assume fly out Saturday morning for Sunday's game.
Duffer do you rate Matic?
If nothing else, that video shows that he has great awareness about positional play. He is obviously good, part of Chelsea's 2 recent premier league runs (vital part in one of them)
Let's wait and see who he is playing for on September 1st before I answer that.
Only kidding, yes, I do. He's got his limitations but he is generally a very effective player. I hope we keep him.
Matthaus was a DM for Bayern when he's getting slow a lot. Bayern's collapse in 99' started when he was subbed out. Then you see Busquets, one of the recent great DM, who's not the pitbull-in-heat type DM either. It just shows how important player's intelligent above other attributes for a DM position.
Anyway, the aim for this season is challenging the league. Large part of Fergie's success in the league is by buying established PL players, in balanced with few imports. Matic may seem like a quick fix with less long-term view, but that is exactly what United need at this moment. To be back in the groove, and put its name back on the football map again.
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Says Jose wants him before the start of the season.
Busquets looks great because of their formation and style. When their midfield fell apart against psg he looked invisible.
Matthaus was a DM for Bayern when he's getting slow a lot. Bayern's collapse in 99' started when he was subbed out. Then you see Busquets, one of the recent great DM, who's not the pitbull-in-heat type DM either. It just shows how important player's intelligent above other attributes for a DM position.
Anyway, the aim for this season is challenging the league. Large part of Fergie's success in the league is by buying established PL players, in balanced with few imports. Matic may seem like a quick fix with less long-term view, but that is exactly what United need at this moment. To be back in the groove, and put its name back on the football map again.
Every midfielder needs help.
Wouldn't be surprised, Jose knows him. Safe bet.
Delaney probably copied that from some gossip column, but if it finally happens, I'll be delighted. Matic is the best we can do this window. I am not too sure Fabinho is defensively good enough for the league yet, and Dier is Dire. Other options like Jorginho, Weigl, Carvalho that get thrown about don't entirely seem the finished product.
Matic is the safe bet who can give us minimum 2 years of service until we sign a younger, better DM.
You don't think Busquets is/was a great DM?
Swap you for Shaw and you give us £20 mil.
Sadly some here probably think that would be a good deal for us.
How about Fellaini and you pay us £20
Short term but will be a decent signing.
No way. Shaw + 20mil + Fellaini and you have a deal.
Honest question, Matic would be yesterdays direct replacement of Herrera that was out due injury?
If thats the case I dont see Carrick playing a big role this season , sames as last season with Wayne, Uniteds bench captain.
If thats the case I dont see Carrick playing a big role this season , sames as last season with Wayne, Uniteds bench captain.
Obviously I do, but he would look more out of place in another team. He never has to cover more than 5-10 yards before another team mate is helping him.
Look how many times our midfielders get isolated and caught running back up the pitch. It's more about team shape and the gaps we leave between the lines.
Stop that before you invite ridicule on yourself. Busquets would improve any team.
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