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He wanted to come. It's not like the Di Maria situation.
Di Maria never really wanted to leave Madrid, and if he had to, then PSG were clearly his next choice. Madrid wanted the money (perfectly reasonably), and he was happy to take the massive wages. It then became apparent that he was a massive flake, and was just looking for the first opportunity to get to Paris. Mkhitaryan is different. He alienated a lot of people in Dortmund, by really pushing for the move. I can understand, if he's struggling to get used to the place, but that could be helped by giving the bloke some minutes. He doesn't have to start every game, but the fact that he so rarely even gets on as a sub is what concerns me. Still, Mourinho knows his current state of mind and physical condition far more than I do, so hopefully there's nothing to really worry about, and it's just a matter of time. |
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Can't wait if and when Miki gets to grips with everything, as he just might be able to add that extra bit of creativity that we lack at times penetrating through the middle. I know that he'd probably play off the right but I could imagine him and Mata being our creative sparks linking up, if we can get the balance of things right were not too far off from where we wanna be just a few tweaks here and there. Let's beat Burnley and keep it moving
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He wanted to come. It's not like the Di Maria situation.
Di Maria never really wanted to leave Madrid, and if he had to, then PSG were clearly his next choice. Madrid wanted the money (perfectly reasonably), and he was happy to take the massive wages. It then became apparent that he was a massive flake, and was just looking for the first opportunity to get to Paris. Mkhitaryan is different. He alienated a lot of people in Dortmund, by really pushing for the move. I can understand, if he's struggling to get used to the place, but that could be helped by giving the bloke some minutes. He doesn't have to start every game, but the fact that he so rarely even gets on as a sub is what concerns me. Still, Mourinho knows his current state of mind and physical condition far more than I do, so hopefully there's nothing to really worry about, and it's just a matter of time. Miki is here, is committed to the club, and just wants to play, we have lots of players pushing for game time in the sort of roles where he might be able to play for us, so it is just a waiting game for him at the moment very sadly. They cannot all play, so someone, or some people will have to be the unlucky one(s) each match day. I think he will get his chance, as José is still in the process of figuring out his best side, and apart from Schweinsteiger, and the dead man that is Jones, he has given a chance to quite a fair few of the squad so far. Miki is far too talented a player to just not be given his fair share of chances, so if we are still talking as we are here at the end of January, then that is the time to be really concerned about his situation. |
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According to the Daily Star, Darmian has agreed to join Inter Milan.
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According to the Daily Star, Darmian has agreed to join Inter Milan.
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Probably for the best if true, as he hasn't had much opportunities here, and with Valencia the first choice right back, if he wants more chances to play, and Inter have said so, then it might be for the best if he does leave.
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#8007 |
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Talk about bringing random people into this, at least when I was talking about Kagawa earlier it was for a purpose, what has Di Maria got to do with this?
Kagawa happened to come from the same club. That's the only similarity. There was no 'purpose'. But, hey. You just wade right in to a conversation between two other people to demand an explanation. And then wonder why nobody posts anymore. |
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According to the Daily Star, Darmian has agreed to join Inter Milan.
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De Gea, Darmian, Rojo, Blind, Shaw, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard, Mata, Rashford, Ibrahimovic
Subs: Romero, Carrick, Fellaini, Schneiderlin, Young, Memphis, Rooney No Mkhitaryan in the squad!! |
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De Gea, Darmian, Rojo, Blind, Shaw, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard, Mata, Rashford, Ibrahimovic
Subs: Romero, Carrick, Fellaini, Schneiderlin, Young, Memphis, Rooney No Mkhitaryan in the squad!! |
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Mata is captain today
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Mata is captain today
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Copied from @ManUtd_Fact
ManUtd's domestic record this season when Juan Mata has started: WWWWDW Goals: 12 Conceded: 3 47: Only Wayne Rooney (58) has been involved in more goals for Man Utd than Juan Mata (29 goals, 18 assists) since his debut. |
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Shame no Miki once again, but hopefully we have enough to get the win, and to my very up one position in the league, as no matter what, that is the best that we can hope for today.
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Copied from @ManUtd_Fact
ManUtd's domestic record this season when Juan Mata has started: WWWWDW Goals: 12 Conceded: 3 47: Only Wayne Rooney (58) has been involved in more goals for Man Utd than Juan Mata (29 goals, 18 assists) since his debut. |
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I wasn't trying to suggest he isn't a good player, it's well known that I think he gets lost in too many games and doesn't contribute as often as he should. However, I've never had him down as captain material, the two I mentioned seem more captain material for me.
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Yeah I know what you were meaning just saw it and thought I'd share it, been confirmed Valencia has an arm fracture and will have surgery today.
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No recognised defensive cover on the bench today defo need a new CB and RB unless any of the youngsters are going to get a chance.
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wrong thread sorry!
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No recognised defensive cover on the bench today defo need a new CB and RB unless any of the youngsters are going to get a chance.
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#8021 |
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Unless we have a replacement right back then this isnt a smart move. Yes Valencia is the first choice but after that who is there? Might be the sign that Fosu-Mensah will be the 2nd pick in this position but lacks a lot of experience.
Off-topic: Arsenal are beginning to annoy me. |
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Well that was a nothing first half after Wednesday. We've looked toothless, far more concerns about our forwards than our defense to be honest. Heaton having a good game for them, nice header from Lingard. I think Ibra wants a break, trying to get himself booked with two stupid fouls in quick succession.
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#8023 |
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Ibrahimovich should be given a break, whether he wants one or not. I would rather persevere with Rashford through the middle, than using him as little more than an out-ball. Ibrahimovich barely moves unless the ball is at his feet in the penalty area. He isn't giving enough.
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He's still out clear as our top scorer though; Zlatan 6, Rashford 4, Mata & Pogba 3 each. Never had a good feeling about this match though, Burnley can sometimes thwart the top PL teams, even those who are currently getting better results than us. Stoke may be a one off but Stoke *and* Burnley would put a different complexion on it. We need to win today and I care not how.
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#8025 |
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Just ain't happening for us, not through lack of trying mind.
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