Probably because there was a breakthrough in the Magala deal. It was widely reported Benatia was only ever a backup option should the Mangala deal not prove plausible.
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Probably because there was a breakthrough in the Magala deal. It was widely reported Benatia was only ever a backup option should the Mangala deal not prove plausible.
Probably has another season at his best but he's turning 32 at the end of it. A player like him that relies so much on his physical attributes will probably decline at that age.
This.
Yaya Toure is a phenomenal player. He offers so much more than just pace and power.
I know he does, but you can't deny that his athleticism puts him on another level. Still excellent on the ball but I can see him declining quite a bit these next few years.
True, but he is such a talented player that he can still be a world class asset to City even when he loses some of his pace.
No, it is crazy. Wonder what is holding it up.
He does, but it's undeniably a huge part of his game still.
So essentially his United career is over before it's even started? I kind of feel for him to be honest.
Oh not that arsehole again.
I can't be certain but I think that quote was purely in the context of the 3-5-2 system, with LVG stating he can only play in the striker position. I think eventually we'll move back to 4-3-3 which would suit Zaha, but I think it's likely he'll go on loan again this year and will need to impress.
Verheijen reminds me of a cartoon character from my childhood that was so pissed off at humanity that he assembled a cockroach army to take over the world.
True, I suppose van Gaal will want to return to 4-3-3 by next season. Zaha will have to be loaned again, he's not going to get game time as a striker here.
Seriously? Not sure what the fuss is about with Mangala. Strong in the air and is very physically developed but lacks the awareness and positional sense you'd want. Especially next to a very similar playing style in Kompany, Benatia would complement him more.
Is Zaha a striker nowadays or LVG calls him as a striker in 3-5-2 because he won't play as a wingback?
Robben Role.
Wow, so the 352 thing is actually going to happen....
Was confirmed ages ago.
Not seen either play but you're the first person I've seen say Managla has a similar playing style to Kompany, everyone else has said it's Benatia who is a carbon-copy of Kompany.
Well in football you never really know the truth and LVG is one for leading the press.
Thanks for the heads up Louis...
Remember, support your new manager.
That sounds great.
It is not his first choice though as you can see him say in his interview yesterday. He literally said he had no choice but to abandon his favorite 4-3-3 and is playing this formation because of the squad available to him.
Or buy 1-2 players to help the process Louis...
I'm cautiously optimistic... We've got relatively easy fixtures in the first couple of months, and the Dutch team adapted quite well to the new formation.
Well that's bullshit.
We don't have enough defenders so we're going to add one more to our starting eleven? (4 in the back to 5?)
Was waiting to see if LvG would say something like that.
Personally I think he's using mind games, trying to get the opposition to think they'll be facing a team as poor as last season.
I don't think van Gaal is type for mind games.
Its a lot easier to accept when its a top class manager saying it and a manager with a philosophy you can believe in.
Its completely different than if buffoon Moyes said it as you knew it was always going to end in disaster.
Besides i'm sure Van Gaal is just covering himself a bit here, we couldn't of asked for a better opening 6 games of the season and i would be highly surprised if we are not near the top of the league 2 months in.
Eh?, maybe i was just super lucky then or in tourist areas or something.
Can anyone please give a summary of that Times article?
Anyone willing to provide cliffs for the last 24 hours? 
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