boothstownred
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He hasn't been great but he looks more likely to pull something out than Rooney. You have to think about the future is it Rooney or pogba.
Agreed. It's the only way forward.we need a defensive midfield player that is more mobile than fellaini. I actually think he has been OK this season but he has always been limited.
I personally would get Carrick and herrera in to free up pogba. I would even consider a diamond four in midfield with mata at the tip. It would get rashford up front alongside zlatan. We have 2 attacking fullbacks to give width.
I'd agree. I think he's in because Mourinho wants this presence in midfield with 2 big men. He's not been bad as an individual but I don't think he's good enough to play in that role and his inclusion doesn't benefit the team.
A younger Carrick would be the ideal foil for Pogba.
Carrick needs minutes before he plays Prem football, not played at all yet has he? Has to start against Northampton on Wednesday.
I actually thought the midfield we played with against Feyenoord was the best thing about us in that game. Schneiderlin did OK in his first start of the season. I thought Herrera did what i'd expect Pogba to do more of too. As a trio I think they could grow but they need a run of games together. On paper, it's the most balanced and best midfield we have at the moment in my opinion. If Carrick was still the same player he'd be first name on the team sheet.
One name not been discussed that i've just thought about is Blind back in midfield. With his passing and defensive intelligence maybe he could do what Carrick once did and provide that balance.
I saw very little of his career at Juventus, so my view might be outdated. His performances thus far remind me of his time when playing for the reserves. He would fade in and out games. He strikes me as player who will be on the periphery for large periods but then produce moments of magic. Did he dominate games at Juventus? Is he someone the team should be built around? Is he a luxury player?
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