You know, tomorrow, I am more fascinated by the bench.
Not due to my feelings of Jose's football....but
Let's say he goes for this team:
Cech
Azpilicueta Cahill Terry Cole
Luiz Ramires
Willian Oscar Hazard
Torres
I am not even sure Mata will make the bench tomorrow, rightly or wrongly - we have:
Schwarzer
Essien
Kalas
Mikel
Matic
Lampard (Jose hinted he may return)
Schurrle
Mata
Eto'o
Ba
10 players of quality available (Mikel )
Sure we should now be glad we have plenty of options...
I am delighted by it.
but does this mean Mata won't even make the bench?
Will he even do so now?
Who makes the bench tomorrow?
Personally I would leave Matic out and wouldn't bring him in squad for tomorrow.
I also think Kalas isnt needed tomorrow as back up if Luiz plays as a DM.
I also wouldn't rush Lampard back
But what will Jose do?
My bench - Schwarzer, Essien, Mikel, Mata, Schurrle, Ba, Eto'o
Quite aggresive.
Bench dilemmas?
posted on 18/1/14
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posted on 18/1/14
He does not need to have Kalas on the bench as CB cover unless he is desperate to keep Luiz in midfield...
posted on 18/1/14
Matic will be on the bench..
posted on 18/1/14
Also with Matic now at the club Mourinho might consider Lampard in a more advanced midfield role when he chooses 4-3-3
posted on 18/1/14
I think he's quality and would walk into United's first 11.
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He wouldn't causeh Carrick is a much better player...
Mikel is ok and that's it, once Matic gets into his stride you will see what we have been missing all these years...
posted on 18/1/14
comment by Stuck With The Name Biggish (U7916)
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I think he's quality and would walk into United's first 11.
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He wouldn't causeh Carrick is a much better player...
Mikel is ok and that's it, once Matic gets into his stride you will see what we have been missing all these years...
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Carrick is having a terrible season, ask any honest United fan. He's been under-par since his injury or something.
And I meant Mikel would play besides Carrick, and not in his place.
posted on 18/1/14
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posted on 18/1/14
I would be very surprised if Mata isn't even on the bench. Would basically signal the end of his time at Chelsea.
posted on 18/1/14
He will be on the bench, Kalas won't be!
posted on 18/1/14
Essien is leaving this month.