Juan Mata

[JayC 171]

Say whatever you want at the end of the day football is a sport, an activity based on athleticism. Hazard is far superior than Mata in terms of physical, Mata visions it, Hazard executes it.

Actually I'd say it's more about what you can do with a football.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Actually I'd say it's more about what you can do with a football.

What you can do WITHOUT a football is equally important in modern footy.

[JayC 171]

What you can do WITHOUT a football is equally important in modern footy.

It's no more than an advantage, in most positions. It's not a necessity. Being good with a football kind of is... you know?

Look at RvP - he's hardly quick. Yet prolific.

[Polo7 3,496]

It's no more than an advantage, in most positions. It's not a necessity. Being good with a football kind of is... you know?

Look at RvP - he's hardly quick. Yet prolific.

RvP is strong however. Mata can be shrugged off the ball quite easily.

[JayC 171]

RvP is strong however. Mata can be shrugged off the ball quite easily.

RvP isn't known for using his strength. He manages with his technique - control of the ball.

Raul - not quick or strong. Champions League all time record goal scorer.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

It's no more than an advantage, in most positions. It's not a necessity. Being good with a football kind of is... you know?

Look at RvP - he's hardly quick. Yet prolific.

So athleticism in your book is speed only huh?

What about RvP's body strength? Leg strength? Body balance? Suppleness? Leaping ability? etc.

[1chelsea 864]

Now days teams find your weakness and use it against you mata is a weak spot in any team he play Jose wanted more and think he can do with those weak spot if he play against them. He really a tactician always try to improve/raise his game

[meetdoscar 335]

Mata isn't ronaldo or messi u know he was loved but has been replaced already by oscar and willian in a stronger squad than before with hazard also having great evolution. Wish him well

[Shane 2,275]

RvP isn't known for using his strength. He manages with his technique - control of the ball.

Raul - not quick or strong. Champions League all time record goal scorer.

Raul and RVP are quite tall though, compared to Juan. A problem with Mata was that he is too easy pushed off the ball.

Mata signing is painting over United's cracks. You need 2 or 3 new midfielders and, In my opinion, a whole new back 4.

[JayC 171]

So athleticism in your book is speed only huh?

What about RvP's body strength? Leg strength? Body balance? Suppleness? Leaping ability? etc.

Not only speed no, but in terms of Hazard vs Mata, I would think that is the major difference between the two - Hazards superior pace. So I made some examples of how pace isn't a necessity to a footballer.

[Thor 2,688]

Not only speed no, but in terms of Hazard vs Mata, I would think that is the major difference between the two - Hazards superior pace. So I made some examples of how pace isn't a necessity to a footballer.

Hazard is a better player. I think you just need to accept that. Mata is a great player, but with glaring holes in his game, unlike Hazard.

Hes pushed off the ball easily, unlike Hazard.

Hes slow for a player his size, unlike Hazard.

Has an average first touch, unlike Hazard.

Not to mention Hazard draws more attention and breaks defenses down far better than Mata ever has, even in his first season.

The only trait Mata has over Hazard is his passing ability.

What Hazard has done this season is better than anything Mata has done for us.

[JayC 171]

Hazard is a better player. I think you just need to accept that. Mata is a great player, but with glaring holes in his game, unlike Hazard.

Hes pushed off the ball easily, unlike Hazard.

Hes slow for a player his size, unlike Hazard.

Has an average first touch, unlike Hazard.

Not to mention Hazard draws more attention and breaks defenses down far better than Mata ever has, even in his first season.

The only trait Mata has over Hazard is his passing ability.

What Hazard has done this season is better than anything Mata has done for us.

It's truly amazing how much a players value/ability/skill goes down hill, when they aren't your player anymore. ;p