The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Remember Mata's achillies heels in games for us? City, Leti, Juve, Shacktar. All had powerful midfields.If Mata hurts us it will be a free kick, in regulation play im almost sure Matic will have the complete measure of him, if LVG picks him that is.It's not really about the bigger games though tbh, the RVP-Rooney-Mata combo up front will bag them lots of points against smaller teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It's not really about the bigger games though tbh, the RVP-Rooney-Mata combo up front will bag them lots of points against smaller teams.True but then again did you see how much United struggled when they were pressed yesterday? I don't think they're defensively secure at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Kagawa played pretty well in the preseason as well.It will be interesting to see how LVG does United... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 True but then again did you see how much United struggled when they were pressed yesterday? I don't think they're defensively secure at all.They aren't, and that's because they have very average CBs. Still can't believe they haven't brought in one or two top class ones. The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I cannot believe they're going into a season with Smalling-Evans-Jones as their CBs. Although I suppose with just 38 games to bother about, there are two ways to maintain a title push, like Liverpool showed last season. Herrera will be a fine addition for them. Korea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I cant wait for UNited vs chelsea....So, I can see the brazilians suffocate mata to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegenTerry 273 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 As long as M.Utd don't buy world class CB I just can't see them on top,they have great attack and solid midfielders but their defence are terrible.I can see them on 4th place this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog 2,084 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Well ManU got only five shots in this match three of them blocked (all of which out of the box) and the two goals, I'm not shaking on my knees as it stands regarding their attack.Are you speaking of the match between Lpuke? If so, please take notice that RVP didn't play. IMHO that attack will be better w/ him involved.....just saying RVP>>>>Chicarito Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://www.redcafe.net/threads/juan-mata-2014-2015-performances.394002/page-2Some absolute beauts on there. I missed it, but my friend said that it was Mata that was chasing Ki for the first goal and then just stopped. Poor if true - was below par today. It wasn't until Gerrard gave him a head start and caught in that game in the US that I realized how slow Mata is, and in this system the game is just passing him by way too often, he can't seem to make any space for himself. He is so slow, didn't have any impact. Is it just a fitness issue? Poor display from Mata. Really needs to offer a lot more than he did. Noticeable how little effort he puts in off the ball compared to the others TheIceMan, stroey and The Skipper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://www.redcafe.net/threads/juan-mata-2014-2015-performances.394002/page-2Some absolute beauts on there. I missed it, but my friend said that it was Mata that was chasing Ki for the first goal and then just stopped. Poor if true - was below par today. It wasn't until Gerrard gave him a head start and caught in that game in the US that I realized how slow Mata is, and in this system the game is just passing him by way too often, he can't seem to make any space for himself. He is so slow, didn't have any impact. Is it just a fitness issue? Poor display from Mata. Really needs to offer a lot more than he did. Noticeable how little effort he puts in off the ball compared to the others LOLZsurprise surprise Mata is slow and does look unift.Why did we sell him again? iseah100 and The only place to be 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://www.redcafe.net/threads/juan-mata-2014-2015-performances.394002/page-2Some absolute beauts on there. I missed it, but my friend said that it was Mata that was chasing Ki for the first goal and then just stopped. Poor if true - was below par today. It wasn't until Gerrard gave him a head start and caught in that game in the US that I realized how slow Mata is, and in this system the game is just passing him by way too often, he can't seem to make any space for himself. He is so slow, didn't have any impact. Is it just a fitness issue? Poor display from Mata. Really needs to offer a lot more than he did. Noticeable how little effort he puts in off the ball compared to the others you know what I liked about this?The kind of thread they have. I think we could have some similar threads with players performances in the season. I really like this idea. That way we separate our general opinion from the guy from what he's been really showing. It's a nice thread to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 thought he was one of their very players who looked PL standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL88RDGspNwPeople questioned del bosque choice of silva over mata...They say Mata is superior to kagawa and ozil... okAdan is better for United than Mata is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 16, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted August 16, 2014 It's only one game, I won't wish ill on him because he wouldn't on us.Hope he still does well for them. Stats, zolayes, The Rising Sun and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 he had one outstanding season for us where everything worked out for him, don't think he'll ever have a season like that in his career anymore kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 It's only one game, I won't wish ill on him because he wouldn't on us.Hope he still does well for them.Some people are just disrespectful and ungrateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,147 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL88RDGspNwPeople questioned del bosque choice of silva over mata...They say Mata is superior to kagawa and ozil... okAdan is better for United than Mata is.Your a utter clown if you reckon Kagawa is better than Mata. What has Kagawa done since coming to the prem? Can't believe people are making assumptions on one game. When they have their proper WB playing, RVP comes back from injury and actualy centre backs you will see a more organised team. Mata started slowly at United last season but ended well. It is just the start. They have things to work on but I think he will come good. The PL is played over 38 games, not 1. Jesus Christ. Some of the fickle opinions I see on here really pisses me of. It will take one or 2 games for people to change their minds and think he is a quality player again. Amblève. and NiclasCFC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Your a utter clown if you reckon Kagawa is better than Mata. What has Kagawa done since coming to the prem? Can't believe people are making assumptions on one game. When they have their proper WB playing, RVP comes back from injury and actualy centre backs you will see a more organised team. Mata started slowly at United last season but ended well. It is just the start. They have things to work on but I think he will come good. The PL is played over 38 games, not 1. Jesus Christ. Some of the fickle opinions I see on here really pisses me of. It will take one or 2 games for people to change their minds and think he is a quality player again.What KAgawa did was beat bayern munich and win a league title 2x...Mata league titles=0Kagawa league title=3O, wait what was united record with mata on their squad? last 3 games, mata started. 1-1-1last 7 games he started, 3-3-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,147 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What KAgawa did was beat bayern munich and win a league title 2x...Mata league titles=0Kagawa league title=3O, wait what was united record with mata on their squad? And what has Kagawa done in the premiership? Mata joined when United were in despair and under Moyes. Jesus Christ! Don't be ridiculous. He has been for around 6 months. Kagawa has been shit nearly every time he has been in a United shirt. That is why he can never make a start. If we are going to judge players on their past like you did with Kagawa, that means Torres is better than Costa then? No of course not, because football is not played in the past. Use your head. Please don't even go there with Kagawa. Mata is a much better player. Liquidator, iseah100 and NiclasCFC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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