I also find it strange how Mata was the dream number ten for a lot of people on here whilst he was at Chelsea, people were creaming over his 35 assists in 2012/13 (or however many it was), then he comes to us and he's reduced to 'just a goalscorer'. He's creative too. We might not be seeing the best of him atm for whatever reason, but he is a creative player.
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Mata was in terms of creativity near Silva at that time, but he was one of the most productive players in the world with over 50 goals+assists in one season, but since Mourinho's arrival at Chelsea it all faded away. Now at United, the thing he really adds is his goals, he has an increadible knack for goals and there was a moment where he had like 8 goals in his last 9/10 matches, but he hasnt been really creating lots of chances for us yet. He has 6 assists since the 1st of January, very underwhelming in that aspect.
Falcao needs to start if he is fit. Both him and RvP can pull defenders away allowing players like Di Maria, Rooney and Herrera to get into the box and score goals. Team has not looked good enough going forward the last few games playing 1 striker.
Personally, I'm in the "power, pace and athleticism" camp when it comes to my favourite players, so a technical, slow, non athletic player sich as Mata, however good he is, always slightly worried me.
I can't see him being a regular. Rooney will always be ahead of him.
I'm surprised your excitement hasn't burnt away yet...we're in mid November!
Can't see him ever being a solo front man, VP is too important to Van Gaal, and I'm getting a severe sinking feeling over his fitness.
I can see him being one of those players that technically has got over his severe injury, but then instead as his body compensates, constantly picks up 2-3weekers.
I was initially thinking this but recent reports have me more positive. The fact it's still only been 10 months since the injury and there is still a rehabilitation procedure in place is a positive for me as it means he's still going to get stronger. Also the most recent injury is an impact injury, a bruise on his calf, not a strain from compensating.
Sorry, but it looks like 2 strikers may be a thing of the past. I will leave it to Van Gaal to explain why:
“It’s too much, I think, I agree. But I’m looking for the balance and when you see the last four matches we have had more balance because we haven’t conceded many goals. Nevertheless, we don’t score so much. With the other system we scored a lot of goals.”
“I have to decide which striker. It’s not his fault with the other system I could play with two strikers, but then the balance wasn’t good. We had difficulties in the last half an hour of games. That’s why I have remodelled the structure. Since then we have less goals in our favour but also less goal conceded. We have also played against the better teams in the Premier League in that time on an equal level, more or less.”
The grass is always greener on the other side on here. It's why a lot of rival players are ridiculously highly rated on here (some see Hazard as a top ten in the world, for example). It's easier to focus on the pros and forget about the cons when you barely watch a player and mainly see them through highlights and stats.
I'm quite the optimist. I still haven't given up hope on our defenders either.
I don't think we can write him off because it's November. I thought the signs pre calf injury were promising. He looked strong and was getting sharper and sharper. He was getting into good positions to get shots off (even if the shots were a bit wayward), and his hold up play and movement in the box were really good. I think he will be quality for us and I think I said before that even if we just get him fit and in his best form for the Christmas run in going forward it'll be worth it during a crucial part of the season.
Yeah I agree.
On his way back to training from watching Colombia in London.
It's a pic from the train journey back to Manchester but it looks like a catalog pic for an expensive watch.
The numpty wears his watch on his right hand.
Aside from it being unconventional, is there written law that watches need to be worn only on the left hand?
Wait a minute... I think I spot a high horse.
I wear a watch on my right hand, feels weird on my left, its quite a heavy watch though
I wear my watch on my right hand....feels weird on my left hand...its cringe.
The unwritten rule of watches is that you wear them on your non-dominant hand.
are there any written rules?
It's OK as long as he's left-handed.
there are no written or unwritten rules. You can wear your watch wherever you feel comfortable to wear it.
I wear mine on my right hand and I'm right handed. The right hand is usually the hand I'm doing something with (holding a pen, knife, typing, holding a key, pushing a door open ect ect) so it's easier to glance at it seeing as it's already out rather than raising my completely useless left hand.
How do you know that he doesn't pleasure himself with left hand?
Rooney just can't win with some folk imo.
Equally tho, if you're ever in combat your right hand will be busy, if you need to glance at your watch you could leave yourself exposed.
I'm never in combat long enough to worry about that. I generally start with a finishing move and then glance at the time on my iPhone while I'm calling them and ambulance.
Why do we always descend into discussions about watch hand correctness and footballers chest and thigh sizes during international breaks.
You wear on your left hand so the pin on your watch doesn't press into your hand when you lean your hand on something.
I wear my watch on my right hand as I'm an anarchist.
I wear my watch on my right hand as I'm an anarchist.
I don't even wear a watch.
I'm left handed and wear my watch on my left wrist. We've got all bases covered in this thread.
What if you're ambidextrous?
Must I resort to the old Flavor Flav style of wearing clocks hanging from my neck?
Hope he gets over his injury worries and we purchase him.
Just such a likeable guy, even all the coaches and players etc ay despite his status and earnings he's such a humble nice guy.
Seems like the sorta guy that would stop whatever he's doing to say hi and have a chat to you.
Just such a likeable guy, even all the coaches and players etc ay despite his status and earnings he's such a humble nice guy.
Seems like the sorta guy that would stop whatever he's doing to say hi and have a chat to you.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...os-fitness-woes-since-his-big-money-move.html
Article about Falcao's fitness here.
Basically says that Falcao's current injury woes has nothing to do with his knee problems. It's a number of reasons such as:
1) Worked himself to the ground to get fit for the WC which wasn't successful
2) Didn't had a proper pre-season at Monaco and was lack of match fitness due to him being injured before that
3) Was immediately thrust into action at United
4) Then got a calf injury here.
He's undergoing an intensive fitness session during this international break. It's also written that if United doesn't take up on their offer to make this deal permanent, it won't be because of his knee.
Article about Falcao's fitness here.
Basically says that Falcao's current injury woes has nothing to do with his knee problems. It's a number of reasons such as:
1) Worked himself to the ground to get fit for the WC which wasn't successful
2) Didn't had a proper pre-season at Monaco and was lack of match fitness due to him being injured before that
3) Was immediately thrust into action at United
4) Then got a calf injury here.
He's undergoing an intensive fitness session during this international break. It's also written that if United doesn't take up on their offer to make this deal permanent, it won't be because of his knee.
At least our new big-name striker is able to tell time.
Exactly. He makes lots of assists, but they're not "number 10 kind of assists" so they don't count and he's not creative.
I actually don't think there is anything wrong with his knee and the 2 small injuries/breaks he had it must be infuriating that people start running their mouths about something they haven't a clue about, especially now that he's in England of all places. Hope he comes back hungry with a point to prove. We have barely seen any of Falcao but he's already up there with the other club favorites for me, such a nice guy who actually wants to be here.
Scores the winner in the 2016 UCL final against Madrid and those the Adebayor celebration all the way down to President Perez.
Scores the winner in the 2016 UCL final against Madrid and those the Adebayor celebration all the way down to President Perez.
I desperately want him to be ready for Arsenal
Good and sensible read.
still hurting you got Balotelli and could not even afford Falcao's boots?
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