S7_MUFC
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Rarely, He was used there when we were out of options but it looks like LVG will be shoehorning him into our defence next season as he has no chance of getting into the midfield now..
Rarely, He was used there when we were out of options but it looks like LVG will be shoehorning him into our defence next season as he has no chance of getting into the midfield now..
BarcaJack
New member
If the last time is 1PM in LA I would have gone to the game. damn
EdmondDantes
New member
That's what I had been thinking, with all these new arrivals, where or when Blind would get to play. It seems Van Gaal has found a solution, or at least a trial to see what he can do at CB. Paradoxically, despite his lack of pace, he did well as a left back for you lot last season. I remember being rather impressed by him there. As a CB I'm still skeptical. I know Van Gaal wants a left-footed centre back though, so that favours him. Whatever happens you still need to bring a central defender, Jones is far too clumsy and Smalling is just OK, Rojo is inconsistent.
BigBarcaBoy
Active member
No doubt there will be an open top bus parade around Salford organised
Sea_of_Frost
Member
Bad game by many, but clearly most weren't taking it seriously. Man U went in hard with the tackles and everything. Many first team players, few more than us. We weren't great but we were undone by the post thrice and De Gea in the first half. Things I learnt:
- Masip played so poorly, beyond me why he's afraid to come off his line
- Halilovic doing the usual, why do I keep hoping against hope that he gains IQ?
- Roberto is officially Enrique's guinea pig. Now, a RB?
- Rafinha was the best player imo, but he keeps drifting in and out of the match, needs to immerse himself more. He's improving every season, and that's the plus. Capped of performance with that goal.
- Rakitic is getting better. Hopefully, gets back to his best by the season's start.
- Bartra was poor, he was being man-handled by Wilson, Lindgard and Januaj. Don't know how he lost out on strength with them. More time in the gym now?
- Suarez played well. Couldn't link up was well like MSN but twice hit the post.
- Adriano NEEDS to leave or improve. Oh lord, Roberto played better than him in RB today. Roberto.
- Munir & Sandro anonymous once again. Munir atleast showed some glimpses last match with his movement.
- Is Gumbau related to Bartomeu? How is he even here?
- Vermalean started Pirlo passing for a while, just without the accuracy. Enrique asked him to stop passing long, instead had to force Busquets between the CB's to receive the ball, because he was that bad. Damn it Verm.
I get Pre-Season is when we just return to train, and it's not time to focus on set-pieces yet. But, I hope the Assistant Manager gets us to atleast some form in them otherwise I'll have to listen to Chelsea fans after the next match.
- Masip played so poorly, beyond me why he's afraid to come off his line
- Halilovic doing the usual, why do I keep hoping against hope that he gains IQ?
- Roberto is officially Enrique's guinea pig. Now, a RB?
- Rafinha was the best player imo, but he keeps drifting in and out of the match, needs to immerse himself more. He's improving every season, and that's the plus. Capped of performance with that goal.
- Rakitic is getting better. Hopefully, gets back to his best by the season's start.
- Bartra was poor, he was being man-handled by Wilson, Lindgard and Januaj. Don't know how he lost out on strength with them. More time in the gym now?
- Suarez played well. Couldn't link up was well like MSN but twice hit the post.
- Adriano NEEDS to leave or improve. Oh lord, Roberto played better than him in RB today. Roberto.
- Munir & Sandro anonymous once again. Munir atleast showed some glimpses last match with his movement.
- Is Gumbau related to Bartomeu? How is he even here?
- Vermalean started Pirlo passing for a while, just without the accuracy. Enrique asked him to stop passing long, instead had to force Busquets between the CB's to receive the ball, because he was that bad. Damn it Verm.
I get Pre-Season is when we just return to train, and it's not time to focus on set-pieces yet. But, I hope the Assistant Manager gets us to atleast some form in them otherwise I'll have to listen to Chelsea fans after the next match.
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te amo barca
Blaugrana al vent
I doubt they will make it that far, didn't impress me that much.
F
forcabarca
Guest
Would love to meet united in CL... Please god.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Only a pre-season friendly so not bothered at all. Rather see us winning the real trophies than this International Champions Cup.
I would however like to see Samper play more minutes than Gumbau. Would be far more useful to spend those minutes on someone who actually has a real shot of playing for us.
I would however like to see Samper play more minutes than Gumbau. Would be far more useful to spend those minutes on someone who actually has a real shot of playing for us.
Sea_of_Frost
Member
What if, Lucho wants Gumbau to become a DM and Samper as a CM (as some thought he could become)? And this was a test to see how good Gumbau was?
I'm really searching for excuses, ain't I?
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