Juan Mata

[Jase 43,479]

22 hours ago, Tomo said:

Since August has he actually been getting any more game time than he did under Jose here?

Not yet. But the whole situation is just so strange.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Juan Mata: Roberto Di Matteo’s communication skills won Chelsea the Champions League
http://www.squawka.com/news/juan-mata-roberto-di-matteos-communication-skills-won-chelsea-the-champions-league/825051#FKLcbLDpMtb4WxkV.99

[FootballManics 16]

On 25/10/2016 at 3:52 PM, Jason said:

Not yet. But the whole situation is just so strange.

Allegedly its all down to Mata's height and a rumour of them falling out whilst together at Stamford Bridge.

Its insane though, Mata is a very good player and one who would be far more consistent regularly playing but I think it highlights what kind of manager Jose is. United will probably be reshaped (if he manages to keep the job) and perhaps other players will rejoin him.

He should allow Juan to move on if he won't feature, as I would like to see him back at Chelsea.

Would anyone else have him back if you had the chance?

[manpe 10,861]

1 hour ago, FootballManics said:

Would anyone else have him back if you had the chance?

Nope. Doesn't fit the pressing game we're playing. Also not a winger and we don't use CAM.

[Jase 43,479]

Mata, the player Mourinho couldn't wait to sell at Chelsea, is now playing a lot for the same manager and saving him at Man United. Couldn't make this up...

[Polo7 3,496]

Back on the bench for the next game.

[the wes 7,212]

Juan Mata in English football:

Chelsea: 33 goals in 135 games.
Man Utd: 33 goals in 129 games

[zakhov 253]

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2017/Mar/manchester-united-star-juan-mata-has-surgery-on-groin-injury.aspx

Seems like he's out for the season. Unfortunate for him but I'm sort of glad that he doesn't play us again this season.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It's a shame a foreign player who love playing in England the most, would probably not winning any PL title for his entire career.

[Jase 43,479]

On 5/14/2017 at 6:14 PM, RoyalBlues said:

It's a shame a foreign player who love playing in England the most, would probably not winning any PL title for his entire career.

Still can't wrap my head around his situation with Mourinho at Man United.

The latter wouldn't play Mata much here but has been giving so much game time at United.

Shame that Mata left in 2014. Might well have gotten 2 league titles by now had he stayed.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

On 5/14/2017 at 11:14 AM, RoyalBlues said:

It's a shame a foreign player who love playing in England the most, would probably not winning any PL title for his entire career.

His Champions League winners medal makes up for that.

[Leif 6,006]

 I hope other people agree that it's obvious he considers Chelsea and not United home. I'm not sure what makes it obbvious but it feels so.

[Tomo 21,733]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Still can't wrap my head around his situation with Mourinho at Man United.

The latter wouldn't play Mata much here but has been giving so much game time at United.

Shame that Mata left in 2014. Might well have gotten 2 league titles by now had he stayed.

The answers easy, at Chelsea he had Eden Hazard, at United he doesn't have a player close to that class so he needs Mata more.

[Jase 43,479]

He recalls THAT night in Munich.

[Johnnyeye 7,440]

25 minutes ago, Jason said:

He recalls THAT night in Munich.

Great read, i miss the little guy playing for us, Mata still loves Chelsea, i wont lie im still gutted he left us for United, such a big shame, such a special player, he was loved by us, he was such an awesome player for us during his stay here, he loved the club, always gave his best, i always loved his blogs, he´s such a class player and person on and off the field, very humble and hardworking, a great example to any player out here, never threw a tantrum, just went on about his business in the best way possible, and even after leaving he wished nothing but the best for us and made sure we got a great fee for him by United, thats what you call real class, hey Costa take note! Cheers Mata and KTBFFH, once a blue always a blue, thank you for everything, specially in Munich 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Unionjack 7,531]

On 15/05/2017 at 3:47 PM, Jason said:

Still can't wrap my head around his situation with Mourinho at Man United.

I cant wrap my head around Mourinho in general.The players hes got shot of because he couldn't work with them. Lukaku and Mata amongst them.

I'm wondering what the odds are at the bookies of him trying for Moses and Salah?

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Where is he going to play if United get Sanchez? I see Martial/Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez, Pogba and Lingard reserving the attacking roles for now and he'll soon become surplus to requirements. Maybe a cheeky bid for Mata wouldn't be such a bad idea?  We could seriously use some creativity in the team.