CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nearly gave me a heart attack in the first half. Needless yellow card and then he kept on getting on the wrong side of players and I was sure he would eventually catch someone and get a second yellow. Luiz in midfield is not good for my nerves.. Korea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_President 404 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Doubt we will see him in midfield much anymore if Matic settles in quickly. I think today proved why he will not be playing CM consistently for us, at least not in the big teams. Not having a go at him because he is a CB and has done a decent job for us in MF in the last few games but if we want to be a top top team we cannot be playing a CB in CM. The Chels and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 In the last 10 minutes every time he got the ball he booted it out, that really pissed me off... he did the same against Liverpool. Strike, The Chels, Barbara and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nearly gave me a heart attack in the first half. Needless yellow card and then he kept on getting on the wrong side of players and I was sure he would eventually catch someone and get a second yellow.Luiz in midfield is not good for my nerves..The consensus out there is that yellow card wasn't deserved at all. But somes fans thought he would get the yellow (including me). It seems Mourinho is a cool guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 No need to wonder why he played in midfield today.Mourinho prematch: "I went with David because Mikel did not train on Thursday and Friday". Whats the excuse today? happy_juan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 why are we cribbing about the yellow. luiz played a great game (minus the low percentages hoof balls). thats all that matters. he was more influential than rambo which says a LOT. Henrique 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Was poor in the first half .. second half far better and showed why we do play him in there as a DM. I feel people get down on Luiz when he makes one mistake and it blinds them to when he is actually good for the rest of the match.. Which is sad because other players in our team are not held to that same standard Barbara, Pacquiao, kellzfresh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 The consensus out there is that yellow card wasn't deserved at all. But somes fans thought he would get the yellow (including me). It seems Mourinho is a cool guy.I think it was completely deserved. He completely took Young (?) out when the guy had already lost the ball.Whats the excuse today?Ask Jose. I think he just went with form after Luiz had a good game against Hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think it was completely deserved. He completely took Young (?) out when the guy had already lost the ball.Ask Jose. I think he just went with form after Luiz had a good game against Hull. Its very simple. Mourinho thinks he do a better job there than Mikel or Essien. I know its really hard to imagine Special One using Mourinho as a DM when some folks out there, including you, dismiss it as a silly idea...Thats why he is Special. semiller1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Wow. Back to headless chicken mode. Felt for certain he was going to get sent off and had a period in the second half where he just hoofed the ball away, which was great when we were probably looking to control the game and kill it off. Also looked like he lost his man in the build-up to the goal but thankfully we've signed Matic.I did think he looked the business against Hull and Liverpool but today he just seemed to be playing without an ounce of intelligence. The guy is a Bugatti being driven by a moron....which actually is about 90% of Bugattis. Peace., bababoom and lionsden 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,911 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I hold my breath and cringe just about every time he goes into a tackle or runs at a 50/50 ball. I love his physicality and determination, but he has to control himself more at times. He barges into so many players that it looked like he's playing American football sometimes.It is absolutely hilarious however that United fans HATE him as much as we do Hernandez. Barbara, kellzfresh, The only place to be and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Its very simple. Mourinho thinks he do a better job there than Mikel or Essien. I know its really hard to imagine Special One using Mourinho as a DM when some folks out there, including you, dismiss it as a silly idea...Thats why he is Special.Jose hasn't seen him nearly enough in midfield to think that he does better than the other options we have. He thinks that he may be able to do a better job which is completely different. On any account, since he is the special one as you pointed out, I doubt that after today we'll be seeing Luiz in midfield again unless it is absolutely necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 In the last 10 minutes every time he got the ball he booted it out, that really pissed me off... he did the same against Liverpool. In those 10 minutes Man U were consistently pressuring us. It's obvious he was focused on clearances, getting us out of any danger plays. Could he have paused for a second collect himself and direct the ball to an open player to start a counter attack very possible. I'd take the power hoofs over a Man U goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Vidic red carded ,,,but the "experts " say it was harsh ,,,,I wonder what they would have said if it had been Luiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 In those 10 minutes Man U were consistently pressuring us. It's obvious he was focused on clearances, getting us out of any danger plays. Could he have paused for a second collect himself and direct the ball to an open player to start a counteract very possible. I'd take the power hoofs over a Man U goal Consistently pressuring us? I for one thought we had the game under control at that time, It wasn't like we had every man back trying to hold on. It's not really a big deal, just very frustrating. Barbara, The only place to be and kellzfresh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Consistently pressuring us? I for one thought we had the game under control at that time, It wasn't like we had every man back trying to hold on. It's not really a big deal, just very frustrating.I remember a lot of scrambling from our players to clear and to stop Man U. If that isn't pressuring (maybe not consistent but pressure none in the less in those instances then I need a new dictionary ) No doubt it can be frustrating I wouldn't personally hold it against him in the last 10 minutes of a 3-1 lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 In the last 10 minutes every time he got the ball he booted it out, that really pissed me off... he did the same against Liverpool. Agreed. When we're leading, after about the 75 mins mark, he often just hoofs the ball away to nobody, even if there are clearly options available to him to whom he is more than capable of making the pass. Maybe Luiz thinks he's being some kind of hero clearing the danger, but the reality is that he's creating more of it by inviting further pressure on the team as opposed to simply keeping the ball and wearing down the opponent and their hopes of making a comeback. lionsden, bababoom and The only place to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 In the last 10 minutes every time he got the ball he booted it out, that really pissed me off... he did the same against Liverpool. I hate it as well, but I do wonder, isn't that him trying to be the kind of player that will be appreciated by English fans and pundits? Isn't this kind of seriousness and clearance that people in England like? I'm in no way being ironic, I think maybe he doesn't know how to find balance or what people expect from him, so he's just trying to keep it simple and doing a few things that I don't think are necessary at all. I'm not defending him at all, I'm trying to understand him - and even then can't say I do. kellzfresh and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Still see him as a Centre back, would love to see him partner JT more in defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_juan 64 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Its very simple. Mourinho thinks he do a better job there than Mikel or Essien. I know its really hard to imagine Special One using Mourinho as a DM when some folks out there, including you, dismiss it as a silly idea...Thats why he is Special.Mourinho wanted to win the game today and not "not lose", so mikel did not start. 8 starts in 22 PL games now for our "most important player" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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