We are all wishing he will not be playing any part this season but unfortunately, we have not replaced him so far.???. We are all still hoping and praying we do.People talking about Matic not playing any part this season....isn't he first choice still given that we've chosen not to address that situation? Not sure we have another option?
In terms of numbers we've definitely worsened, plus Matic is getting older and slower. Outside of Pogba, our most trusted midfielder is McTominay at this point in time. Then we have Fred (who's inconsistent and no one really knows where his best position is), Pereira (same as Fred), Matic (becoming a hindrance) and Garner (unknown quantity). It's an awful midfield selection. An injury to Pogba and our midfield is suddenly looking utter shite.
Let's face it, we were never going to plug all holes in one summer. We adressed the two most critical positions with AWB and Maguire. Fellaini and Herrera weren't that great to begin with so I don't think we worsened in midfield with the addition of McTominay, Pereira and to a lesser extent Garner.
100% agree
We've had a sensible transfer window considering we're obviously under financial constraints.
Midfield next year.
Our current midfield options are arguably worse than Wolves,Leicester, Everton and Watford , all of whom are trying to break into the top four, we got overrun by fricking West Ham last season ffs!
If anything happens to pogba and mctominay we are screwed, big 4 days coming up to scramble around and pull 2 midfielders out from somewhere..
It's not like our midfield was helped by Young and the CBs last year. With Maguire being more dominant and imposing, it will make life easier for our midfielders this year. AWB will also give confidence to the midfield, they won't have to cover space on the flank that stretches and exposes the midfield unnecessarily. In short, a better defence will strengthen the midfield, all other things equal.
I would actually be happier with our midfield options if Matic was out the squad completely. If he is seen as an important player next season we are in real trouble.
And sent him back out on loan...Arsenal did sign a young CB.
CM: Matic, McTominay, Pogba, Fred, Garner
CAM: Mata, Lingard, Andreas, Gomes
We have the numbers, but we don't have the quality.
It's not like our midfield was helped by Young and the CBs last year. With Maguire being more dominant and imposing, it will make life easier for our midfielders this year. AWB will also give confidence to the midfield, they won't have to cover space on the flank that stretches and exposes the midfield unnecessarily. In short, a better defence will strengthen the midfield, all other things equal.
If anyone can put forward a mobile DM and a creative CM we can still realistically sign them be my guest.
Would rather it wasn't Longstaff but open to suggestions because just desperate for someone to come in now.
If anyone can put forward a mobile DM and a creative CM we can still realistically sign them be my guest.
Would rather it wasn't Longstaff but open to suggestions because just desperate for someone to come in now.
There aren't many midfielders out there who you would say will come in and slot in straight at United. The fans themselves don't know what kind of midfielder is required.
Some say Rice - But is he really miles ahead of McT? No.
Fernandes - He isnt really a CM - more a No 10.
Longstaff - recovering from injury, is he first team?
We should be looking to sign a pair of midfielders, a #6 and a #8. They should compliment each others' skillsets, with one more focussed on passing the ball and the other on winning it.
This isn't rocket science.
Its a great point about Maguire. England made Euro semis without a midfield and relied on our defense connecting play with our attack. Even took Croatia 50 mins to overcome this. He will be a great help in covering this weakness even though it desperately needs addressing. I expect huge things though from Mctominay and Pogba this term. We also need to trust youth. Matic, Mata and Young are deadweights and I dearly hope Ole is brave enough not to entrust our season to them.
We will be relying on lingard, because I do not see us using Gomes or Garner much.
We need a feckin DM.
Yup. If we don’t bring in a holding midfielder, top 4 will be difficult.This is going well.
Midfield is the most important position in modern football. Wolves outplayed us every time last season as they have a better one
We need a feckin DM.
Yup. If we don’t bring in a holding midfielder, top 4 will be difficult.
100% agree
We've had a sensible transfer window considering we're obviously under financial constraints.
Midfield next year.
Yup. If we don’t bring in a holding midfielder, top 4 will be difficult.
He’s 26, whilst he is a squad player and he could have a break out season, don’t see him upping his level massively.Opinions are mixed on Lingard but he is another young player with lots of potential.
I like your optimism, frankly we are not what we used to be. Certainly not biggest anymore.What financial constraints? We're the wealthiest club in the world.
