He isn't injury prone, he had one injury and played with infiltrations for the most part of the season. There is a question mark on whether he recovered from it, but he isn't injury prone.
United wants Lassana Diarra?
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He isn't injury prone, he had one injury and played with infiltrations for the most part of the season. There is a question mark on whether he recovered from it, but he isn't injury prone.
For his role he's better than Kante. Arguably he still edges Kante right now in overall quality for most part due to his experience. We're talking about a man who is at the absolute peak of his career. Kante can overtake him in the future. For now if this transfer materialize, I think it's the best scenario.
1. Prevent homegrown to our rival = they have a thin squad.
2. He fits right where we need now. An established sole deep lying defensive midfielder, which Mourinho employed.
3. He is at his peak and had PL experience = safer bet for hiting the ground running.
4. Freebie
5. At his age, he would be a short term fix that allows us time so we groom a youngster, search for the next best thing in this area than buying some overpriced gross the way PL teams are being taken to the cleaner. This way the team is stabilized in the correct way, and create a good soil for youngster to grow.
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Because he is, he totally changed the team.
I liked Diarra when he was at Chelsea. I'd sooner have Kante though. Diarra is old and has a weird dolphin head.
I've watched every France game, since the acquisition of Martial. Diarra was impressive in each game he played in, bar none. He glides past players trying to pressure him with consummate ease, he's competent in possession, and generally has a galvanizing influence. His injury was certainly a monumental blow for France. At 31 years of age, he could be a vital stop gap for 3 years or so, concurrently, there would be less pressure on Fosu Mensah, as it's potentially an inherently risky strategy to rely on Fosu Mensah to predominantly be included in the starting berth at this stage. However, my preferred option would be Krychowiak who would address our lack of height, a prevalent predicament in LVG's tenure. Although, it admittedly seems like he's going to PSG, given there's been no substantial evidence that we're interested in him.
I can see why some may be apprehensive, regarding his injuries. By way of illustration:
15/16 Wound May 23, 2016 - 39 days -
15/16 Knee injury Apr 11, 2016 Apr 25, 2016 14 days 3Olympique Marseille
15/16 Knee Problems Mar 7, 2016 Mar 14, 2016 7 days 2Olympique Marseille
15/16 Thigh problems Jan 25, 2016 Feb 4, 2016 10 days 2Olympique Marseille
15/16 Knee Problems Dec 3, 2015 Dec 7, 2015 4 days 2Olympique Marseille
12/13 Knee injury Oct 22, 2012 Dec 20, 2012 59 days 20Anzhi Makhachkala
10/11 Muscle fiber tear Aug 16, 2010 Aug 26, 2010 10 days -
08/09 Malleolar injury Nov 20, 2008 Jan 1, 2009 42 days -
08/09 Knee Problems Oct 2, 2008 Oct 30, 2008 28 days 6Portsmouth FC
07/08 Strain Mar 27, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 25 days 5Portsmouth FC
I can see why some may be apprehensive, regarding his injuries. By way of illustration:
15/16 Wound May 23, 2016 - 39 days -
15/16 Knee injury Apr 11, 2016 Apr 25, 2016 14 days 3Olympique Marseille
15/16 Knee Problems Mar 7, 2016 Mar 14, 2016 7 days 2Olympique Marseille
15/16 Thigh problems Jan 25, 2016 Feb 4, 2016 10 days 2Olympique Marseille
15/16 Knee Problems Dec 3, 2015 Dec 7, 2015 4 days 2Olympique Marseille
12/13 Knee injury Oct 22, 2012 Dec 20, 2012 59 days 20Anzhi Makhachkala
10/11 Muscle fiber tear Aug 16, 2010 Aug 26, 2010 10 days -
08/09 Malleolar injury Nov 20, 2008 Jan 1, 2009 42 days -
08/09 Knee Problems Oct 2, 2008 Oct 30, 2008 28 days 6Portsmouth FC
07/08 Strain Mar 27, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 25 days 5Portsmouth FC
I mentioned that we should sign Diarra 3/4 months ago, as I said he would be better for us than Kante and I was laughed at haha. Diarra as a CDM is easily a better player than Kante. Kante however is younger, and is an interception king so would be more suited for a box to box role for me.
How can anyone argue with a freebie. I don't know what standard he's at now though
after tonight's Euro match, why Diarra when we have Fellaini 
I'd rather Kante.
Younger, and shown himself to be a better player than Diarra ever was in the league. 20m is a good price for him as wel.
Younger, and shown himself to be a better player than Diarra ever was in the league. 20m is a good price for him as wel.
Mourinho should work to get the best out of Schneiderlin. We know Morgan can do a great job for us - that's why we bought him
He did. Anyone follow Maseille's big games (I only watch big French league games of the their biggest teams) and France games with Diarra can clearly see he bossed the area in front of the CBs.
Diarra must have been sensational this year
Kante is more of all action midfielder with more defensive quality than attacking. Lassana Diarra now is a well refined deep lying defensive midfielders in his peak. He is one of the finest in his role at the moment. If not for the injury, Kante wouldn't have a sniff. Kante is likely a more sub for Matuidi in case France needs to go more defensive.
May not have weight but in the best XI of Ligue 1:
http://frenchfootballdaily.com/2016/05/ligue-1-team-of-the-year-2016-unfp-team-of-the-season-201516/
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Outside the PSG universe, Lassana Diarra is the only defensive midfielder - coming from the French league -who has the level required to play for United.
It would be a smart acquisition: very experienced, free agent in theory, credentials with Mourinho in the EPL...
Last season, he played for a very very weak team and was the boss there.
He was expected to be the #6 in the starting 11 of France but is unfortunately injured.
Diarra > Schneiderlin
It would be a smart acquisition: very experienced, free agent in theory, credentials with Mourinho in the EPL...
Last season, he played for a very very weak team and was the boss there.
He was expected to be the #6 in the starting 11 of France but is unfortunately injured.
Diarra > Schneiderlin
I really don't want to sign players that have a notorious injury record, especially when they're past 30.
For about half the time. The other half he spends injured.
Once again, he had one injury and he played through it because Marseille were terrible without him.
What @JPRouve said. And he should be short term plan if we can obtain him. With having young playerw lined up in case he gets injured, it's better than spend money to obtain a potential, but not established deep lying defensive midfielder and hope that player to learn trade when we need an immediate effect.
You can read my longer post in this thread where I listed some advantage: like he is PL homegrown, prevent him going to Chelsea is restricting Chelsea squad building, free transfer...
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I wouldn't say no to him as a freebie back up player. I actually wanted us to buy him years ago when he was still a young player.
At 31, he is already old, when United had just aignes a soon-to-be 35 years old striker. Peopleare so happy with the striker as a short term stop gap measure but the same measure is not ok with this guy.
I'd take him instantly if his knee is OK. Looks a great player everytime I've seen him
I didn't rate him that high back then. Now he is better player, a force to be reckoned. If we sign him and he is fit, I see him as our starter in that deep lying role Mourinho always have in his system.
Lassana Diarra should also be this stop gap short term too. If we sign him for free this summer, if we acquire a better next season (Verrati, Matic...or similar to their level), or one of our young deep lying midfielders progress to the required level, we can sell Diarra next summer! Age doesn't matter in this case too. We only have Carrick and Blind as best options for the single deep lying role system Mourinho uses. Others we have are more attacking minded (cause lack balanced) or more suited in double pivot system.
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Lass >> Pogba
Not a bad option.
Had a cracking season from what I recall and was a good player for Madrid under Mourinho, so I say why not?
We have worst players at the club and Diarra strikes me as the type who would be a workhorse. The type of player who would be vital for us winning trophies. Age to me is not a factor if the player can still perform at a top level. Is he better than Schneiderlin? Arguable. I'd like to see both in a midfield 3 at United behind Mata or Pogba (the dream). What a midfield that would be!
We have worst players at the club and Diarra strikes me as the type who would be a workhorse. The type of player who would be vital for us winning trophies. Age to me is not a factor if the player can still perform at a top level. Is he better than Schneiderlin? Arguable. I'd like to see both in a midfield 3 at United behind Mata or Pogba (the dream). What a midfield that would be!
Great player. Free. Would be over the moon to have him sign, but not devastated if it didn't come off.
Probably using us as a way to look more attractive to other parties.
Probably using us as a way to look more attractive to other parties.
Diarra for a season or two would be nice.
Freebie so why not? Sign him up for a year + option for one more. Worst case scenario, he will still be an important influence to the development of TFM, Schneidi, and even Herrera and McNair.
Diarra always had loads of ablity. It's another matter that I thought he'd be 42 right now.
That's like the most Mourinho signing ever. Don't see it happening though, we've got cover in that position.
who?
Reminds me of the De Jong links 2 summers ago. Won't happen.
I hope you're right. I was horrified when people actually seemed to want De Jong.
Schneiderlin, Carrick, Blind... Actually you know what, maybe we should sign him
No in all seriousness, I'm expecting Schneiderlin to step up under Mourinho.
He is far better then De Jong and will be a great addition for our team
If it's free then who knows? I understand why Jose kept Carrick but at the same time, his performances have to merit his inclusion in the team. So he will have to step it up. Lassana could be a good option in rotation with one of the young lads coming through. If he wants to come and his wages aren't crazy, then another body to protect the defense isn't the worst idea.
He missed 13 games last season and the Euros. He's been injured a lot every single season of his career. We're better off signing another player that doesn't have that kind of record and is now 31.
Schneiderlin, Carrick, Blind... Actually you know what, maybe we should sign him
No in all seriousness, I'm expecting Schneiderlin to step up under Mourinho.
I expect Schneiderlin to step up too. I also think Schweinsteiger will have a good season barring injuries.
With us having Bastian, Schneiderlin, Blind, Carrick, Herrera, Rooney, TFM - I know they all have different roles but surely that's too many midfielders already. We will sell some maybe but can't with us obviously chasing Pogba I can't see us going for him too - again I know they play different roles but look how many midfielders we have.
Pogba really competing with Herrera and Rooney (he wins hands down). Lass competing with the rest - I don't see the need.
He has not been injured a lot every single season, you have his injury record on this page. And he is better now at 31 than he was before.
Surprised so many are pro this, this is the same lad that played for Portsmouth like 10 years ago?