Lots of unneccessary doom and gloom even before a ball is kicked. Man up and enjoy the final. It's not every year we can enjoy one. Let's trust the players to bring the trophy home
Villarreal - Manchester United | EL Final Build-up Thread
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Its also a long drop to their 2nd highest. Assume if we keep moreno quiet then their threat is mostly contained. Could be wrong like
Would be a big gamble, but if Maguire is out may be worth trying McT at CB and Pogba in midfield. Wish we had tried that in an earlier game this season.
We have had those players the last few games too and we still have slumped. I am praying we win but will not solely expect it after these last few results.
This team has a real problem when they have nothing to play for, or when they think it’ll be an easier game. I’ve no doubt the application on the pitch will be different in this final. We’ve only really dropped off once CL football was secure.
I have zero idea if we are going to win this game or not. Based on the drop in form in the last games, I expect we will lose. But we can also win comfortably because we should be way better than Villa-fecking-rreal, even with injuries.
And therein lies the problem - we have no consistency. No way to tell when we will be great or utter shit.
It is frustrating and demoralizing, to be honest
And therein lies the problem - we have no consistency. No way to tell when we will be great or utter shit.
It is frustrating and demoralizing, to be honest
Nervous as feck already
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This is why we need this trophy so bad. The days are ticking up slowly but surely.
And next year won't be easier than this one to get out hands on one considering the Fa Cup and Carling cup would be the only two we would be able to really compete for.
Well, we might drop to EL again, who knows.
With a squad like ours you'd be hoping to win it nearly every time your in the thing hahaWell, we might drop to EL again, who knows.
If we win we are Pot 1 so it lowers the chances of a group of death.
Our players need to start on the front foot in a game like this, not allow the other team to dominate and get confidence we cannot afford to go a goal down in a game like this.
We need a 90 minute performance, the players have no excuse, they will all be rested and we cannot afford any passengers.
My line up
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AWB Maguire Lindelof shaw
mctominay Pogba
bruno
greenwood cavani rashford
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subs: VDB, Henderson, Martial, James, Bailly, Axel, Matic, Telles, Diallo
We need a 90 minute performance, the players have no excuse, they will all be rested and we cannot afford any passengers.
My line up
de gea
AWB Maguire Lindelof shaw
mctominay Pogba
bruno
greenwood cavani rashford
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subs: VDB, Henderson, Martial, James, Bailly, Axel, Matic, Telles, Diallo
Seemingly we shouldn't bother turning up for this.
Oh well. Always next season with Ings leading the line.
Oh well. Always next season with Ings leading the line.
A lot depends on Maguire's presence or non presence in this game. We've seen how the team has been performing whilst he's been sidelined and its not been encouraging tbf.
If he's not in the starting line-up then I'll feel uneasy.
Villa Real haven't been tearing up La Liga and are not even a top team in Spain any longer. However they have an experienced manager who has spent a couple of seasons with Arsenal in the PL.
With Maguire in the team we'll walk it. Without him could be a different story!
If he's not in the starting line-up then I'll feel uneasy.
Villa Real haven't been tearing up La Liga and are not even a top team in Spain any longer. However they have an experienced manager who has spent a couple of seasons with Arsenal in the PL.
With Maguire in the team we'll walk it. Without him could be a different story!
A number of members on this thread are saying that this is an easy win.
Well my friends keep in mind that only a few Spanish teams are a walkover and also keep in mind that they have a centre forward named Moreno who has scored about 30 goals this season so our cb's must be placed on high alert.
Well my friends keep in mind that only a few Spanish teams are a walkover and also keep in mind that they have a centre forward named Moreno who has scored about 30 goals this season so our cb's must be placed on high alert.
So they play Real on Saturday, does it mean anything to them? Haven't been following la Liga.
Yes, they are 7th so in the Conference League qualifying spot and 1 point behind 5th. So a win could get them a Europa League spot for next season (though obviously they could get a Champions League spot by beating us).
I’m feeling a lot more nervous about this final than I was back in 2017. It’s not just because we’re missing Maguire but it feels like there’s a lot more riding on this one, potentially our first bit of silverware in 4 years, Ole’s first trophy as manager, confirmation of clear signs of progress being made and also winning trophies attracts players even if it isn’t the biggest one out there because like I said before it shows them we’re heading in the right direction.
It’s our to lose, I can’t believe the negativity! Even if Maguire is out we still should be beating them. Calm down and enjoy the final it’s not like we get to finals every season so just enjoy.
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Maguire walking. No boot No crutches.
My Captain.
More importantly: Jones is walking without crutches.
Yeah, our first home game in over a year in front of the fans clearly doesn't matter.
He tripped and fell after the picture was taken and is it foe 3 weeks.
I genuinely have no idea if Jones has been injured for the last 6 months or just doesn't get near the team.
Very promising, but a huge difference strolling around to what's needed next Wednesday.
I'm sorry but you can't be serious. Why not just trust an actual CB? We have Tuanzebe. With all due respect McTominay is a poor defender even in a back three. Don't let his tame performances for Scotland in that shoehorned position at the back fool you
With Jones, it's probably injured.
Had a look and there was an Ole interview in FEB saying how hard it was for Jonesy etc, having not played since the summer.
He's not played in the 3months since, so that's a full season missed. To go with 8 games the season before too.
2 more years on the deal. If they renew it, it'll be absolute insanity!
"Protect the value"
Good to know, thanks
Looks like McTominay may have an arm around him though just incase.
Might not be the best thread but anyone sorted their PCR tests yet? Few dodgy reviews on Biograd putting me off but listed on govt website so presume all good
Maguire walking without a boot is giving me big Zlatan in the pool vibes 
Jones man. It’s honestly unbelievable he’s still here. We sold Jonny Evans instead of him.
Thanks for that. Guess they can't rest the whole team then.
With the Maguire situation looking bleak I wonder if Ole might opt for the back 5 like when we played PSG away.
Maguire wont be playing, seems weird choice of including an injured player who can't run even.
Despite not being in a boot, Ole has said that he is very unlikely for the final, he is barely walking now and not close to running and ligament damage takes time to heal. Maguire has a lot of good qualities but, his speed is not one of them, even a 80% fit Maguire will be big liability considering Villareal will be playing on the counter attack most likely.
Start Bailly with Lindelof and drill it in them, this is the game of their lives - this will determine if they really have any future playing next season next to Maguire. As for AWB, same thing, not a momentary lapse on the back post or with his passing. As long as the defense doesn't cock it up, trust the attackers to do their job.
Start Bailly with Lindelof and drill it in them, this is the game of their lives - this will determine if they really have any future playing next season next to Maguire. As for AWB, same thing, not a momentary lapse on the back post or with his passing. As long as the defense doesn't cock it up, trust the attackers to do their job.
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