Breaking down United's squad for Ruben Amorim. Which players should see huge benefit in his system after not being in necessarily their best position, and which players are there potential question marks over? Reasoning explained within...
Only thing Pogba could’ve done worse for his image is refer to 350k/week as “nothing”. Poor guy is suffering on holiday half the year, and playing football the other half while the people paying his paycheck slog and work 40-80 hours a week for less than 1% if that.
Everything I’m hearing right now leads me to believe United are far from finished after Varane. They still want Declan Rice and they can afford it without selling Pogba, due to well structured payment plans on Sancho and Varane (when completed).
For the life of me I cannot believe Pogba thought this documentary was a good idea. All it’s done is completely reinforce every idea anyones ever had about him valuing money and his brand over football.
Nunez goal and assist, Haaland draws a penalty and scores. United forced to play with a false 9 keeping Eriksen out of midfield, and considering a bid for Arnautovic. Alright.
Sancho looks worth every penny. Only took some common sense to see he would take a little time to get going, but this is who he is. MOTM and absolutely outstanding recently.
Kovar sold to Leverkusen reportedly for about €9m, including a buyback and right of first refusal. Fantastic deal for United, and for Kovar. With the possibility of bringing him back if he fulfills what looks to be great potential. United moving DIFFERENT this summer.
If you’re wondering why Fred won motm - he has won 10, yes 10, tackles today. Continues to be underrated, won the ball for the second goal, created a few chances, and has 84% passing. Been a good bounce back game from him.
Martinez and Fred, absolute warriors from the moment United went down to 10. Unhappy with the circumstances but very happy to get the win. Sabitzer/Fred duo I think might just work out for 2 games vs Leeds.
Ten Hag is the boss, and he’s made it very very clear on multiple occasions that he runs the show and owns the locker room, not any player or faction. The fans and club need to back him over anyone, for United to have a chance at turning around the failures of the last decade.
Hardly a fault in anyone tonight. Martinez my motm. But a fantastic game from Bruno, Rashford, Varane, Malacia… just excellent. Martial did VERY well when he came on.
Not a good performance but Sociedad did absolutely nothing. Penalty was a disgrace. Very poor performances from Ronaldo, Fred, Casemiro, Antony and Elanga.
Practicing actual final third attacking patterns with Sancho on the right… I’m fully ready to get hurt again. I’m even believing in Tony Martial right now.