Seba talks about his roles

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Differences between his roles in the Argie NT and for UTD.

GENEVA (Reuters) - Juan Sebastian Veron served up a commanding performance in his country's warm-up against Cameroon and admitted that his more attacking game for Argentina suited him better than his role at Manchester United.

Veron roamed the midfield and sometimes took up attacking positions wide on the flanks as he had a hand in both Argentina's goals in a 2-2 draw in Geneva on Wednesday.

"I play more contained for Manchester," Veron told Argentine reporters after an exciting match at the small Servette stadium in which African champions Cameroon twice came from behind, saving it with an 86th minute equaliser by substitute Patrick Suffo.

"Here (with the national team) I play more to my liking," said the Argentina captain, adding to the suggestion he thrived in a family atmosphere: "Well, I'm with my friends, we've known each other for a long time."

Veron, the English premier league's most expensive player who cost 28.1 million pounds from Lazio in the summer of 2001, would not be drawn into a comparison with his performances for United, widely regarded in England as unconvincing.

His mistake last weekend led to the only goal in Middlesbrough's upset 1-0 win at United's Old Trafford ground that cost them the premier league lead last weekend as they chase a record fourth title in a row.

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Former Lazio playmaker Veron, who has always maintained he is happy at United, said his deep central midfield position on Wednesday was where he usually played for his club.

"I'm more used to it with my team (Manchester United) and (Pablo) Aimar's contribution was a bonus," Veron said suggesting that busy game as the midfield linkman with the strikers had helped him join in the attacks freely.

With Diego Simeone still recovering from injury, Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has played Veron at the back of a midfield diamond but Veron has found the time and space to roam more than he does for United.

Valencia's Aimar, put through by Veron, was brought down and the Manchester United player converted Argentina's penalty in the 17th minute.

Aimar, running on to the end of a lightning counter-attack started by Veron's headed clearance from the edge of the box at a Cameroon free kick, brilliantly put away Argentina's second goal in the 63rd minute.

Veron said United had to be wary of Deportivo Coruna in their European Champions League quarter-final. The first leg in Spain is next week.

"They're a very complicated side to play and they've had good fortune with English teams so far," he said. "We're going to have to take many precautions for this match."
 
He played well last night (so did Aimar..)

i've watched his last two international performances (both in Europe and in cold conditions)..from what i've seen..its obvious he feels more comfortable with his national side.

Seba's a great player..and everything goes through him while playing for Argentina.. we've got Keane that does the same thing for United.. we can't have two players playing the same type of role.


It'll be a great shame IF he leaves without stamping his TRUE class on the premiership...

Ozzie said he's their main player.. i can't wait to see him play in the world cup. :cool:

BTW the Argie goalie looks pants :eek:
 
he's played a very defensive role in his last three matches...

shame cos he was brilliant against Nantes and Derby..where he had more freedom.
 
I read those comments earlier today and I thought that they actually speak volumes about how he feels. I think he is a true professional so he won't bitch and moan to Fergie about the way he is played at OT but I also believe, especially after these comments, he is unhappy with the way he is played for United.

He has Keano & Bex in the same midfield, never mind being in the same team. I think he thrives on 'being the man' somewhat, similar to Bex when he performs for England. It's possible that when he plays for United, he feels that he is just another player in Keano's/Bex's team and he has to let them dictate play. I know he performed better when Bex was out for that spell and he has been coming along better recently but, he then gets injured and comes back to make the gaff v Boro... Maybe that combination will dent his confidence, I hope not.

Anyway, I think it's too late this season to change anything but maybe in the summer, if he's still with us, the team can figure out how to fully utilize his undoubted skill and maybe, just maybe, Fergie will instruct Bex & Giggsy to stay wide and cross the ball rather than keep coming in and clogging up the middle thus negating Seba's effectiveness!!!
 
He always seem to play better in blue strips (Argie and Lazio) :rolleyes: Cant we just ask him to put on a BLUE singlet under his UTD jersey? Maybe that will solve his problem of poor form.. :D
 
That seems going obvious that Fergie has signed someone which is not what we really need. We already have Keano and Beckham as ball holder and ball passer. Now Veron is playing the same role there's definitely some overlapping in their duties. I believe that what we actually need is someone similar to Figo -- who can use speed and dribbling skill to tear opponents. We have only one Ryan Giggs to do this job, yet we all know that he can't play in all games of us.
 
Originally posted by True Treble Reds:
<strong>I read those comments earlier today and I thought that they actually speak volumes about how he feels. I think he is a true professional so he won't bitch and moan to Fergie about the way he is played at OT but I also believe, especially after these comments, he is unhappy with the way he is played for United.

He has Keano & Bex in the same midfield, never mind being in the same team. I think he thrives on 'being the man' somewhat, similar to Bex when he performs for England. It's possible that when he plays for United, he feels that he is just another player in Keano's/Bex's team and he has to let them dictate play. I know he performed better when Bex was out for that spell and he has been coming along better recently but, he then gets injured and comes back to make the gaff v Boro... Maybe that combination will dent his confidence, I hope not.

Anyway, I think it's too late this season to change anything but maybe in the summer, if he's still with us, the team can figure out how to fully utilize his undoubted skill and maybe, just maybe, Fergie will instruct Bex & Giggsy to stay wide and cross the ball rather than keep coming in and clogging up the middle thus negating Seba's effectiveness!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>

I totally agree with your first paragraph, and I was incredibly impressed with the way Veron has handled all of this. He seems to be a true professional, and that is good to see.

As for your last paragraph, I have been saying that forever. Beckham and Giggs have to stay out wide (even if that means Beckham can't get his so desired CM role). That will help immeasurably.
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Originally posted by mathiaslg:
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As for your last paragraph, I have been saying that forever. Beckham and Giggs have to stay out wide (even if that means Beckham can't get his so desired CM role). That will help immeasurably.</strong><hr></blockquote>


i've been saying that for a while... giggsy and becks stroll into the centre too often. They should stay out wide, like you've said...
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Originally posted by giggzy:
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i've been saying that for a while... giggsy and becks stroll into the centre too often. They should stay out wide, like you've said...</strong><hr></blockquote>

Its not only for Veron's sake as well, both Giggs and Beckham are far more effective out wide as well.
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