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Matic died out at the end of the game (besides that fantastic game)..

Stamina might be an issue for him. Would be nice if Jose actually rotated his players so they don't burn out.

First couple of months in a new league so it's hardly surprising. The problem is a lack of quality competition in midfield beyond Matic, especially when Luiz is injured.

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Like others have mentioned above, Matic was fantastic for the first 60-65 minutes or so and then ran out of steam after that. His challenge in that buildup to Villa's goal was almost like Luiz's suicidal challenge that you normally see from him. Looks greats if he wins it but almost disaster if he doesn't.

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It's funny cos it's true. :lol:

He definitely does have stamina issues though. Even at Benfica I think he got subbed off a lot before full time, at least in the games I saw of him. If anyone remembers the EL final, I really do think part of the reason why we grew into the game in the 2nd half is largely because Matic ran out of steam whereas in the first half he was a force.

So Mourinho might want to consider subbing him off around the 70 min mark especially in away trips. Or even putting in an extra man so we don't get overrun in midfield. He was struggling really badly towards the end of the match and getting bypassed way too easily.

Still a beast tho.

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It's funny cos it's true. :lol:

He definitely does have stamina issues though. Even at Benfica I think he got subbed off a lot before full time, at least in the games I saw of him. If anyone remembers the EL final, I really do think part of the reason why we grew into the game in the 2nd half is largely because Matic ran out of steam whereas in the first half he was a force.

So Mourinho might want to consider subbing him off around the 70th min mark especially in away trips. Or even putting in an extra man so we don't get overrun in midfield. He was struggling really badly towards the end of the match and getting bypassed way too easily.

Still a beast tho.

http://www.transfermarkt.com/en/nemanja-matic/profil/spieler_74683.html

According to this, he played almost every second second for Benifica this season. No stamina issues, he's not Ozil. I think against West Brom, we had played like 3 days before (many of our boys looked tired in that match) and again today, the reason was obvious. He had to put in a double shift after the red card, and Aston Villa players were double teaming on him high up the pitch to win the ball back. No such "stamina issues" in any other games. Not against Stoke, Spurs, Everton, City.

He's really just a beast in every way if you ask me. Everything you want in a DM... Simply world class. And he's already my 2nd favourite player in this squad.

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Another phenomenal game. 2 assists. His first tackle to win the ball back from Cazorla in the first place was magnificent and set up the brilliant counter attack goal from which Schurrle scored. His second assist for Salah was tremendous. Pirlo-esque. To spot a pass from there and execute it like that is top class. Fantastic player and the complete holding mid we have been requiring for years applr.gif

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And he is the kind of DM that doesnt rely on pace, think he will play here for a long time. He reminds me on De Rossi a lot. He isnt as aggressive in challeges that made De Rossi world class DM, but then again Matic will avoid many yellow/red cards thanks to that and isnt a cunt like DDR.

Brilliant game.

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