13 Aug 2015 13:00:35
What's everyone's thoughts on Adnan Januzaj this season? He had that tremendous breakout season under Moyes and was used sparingly last campaign under LVG, one good and one bad I suppose some may say.
Would it then be fair to assume that this season is a make or break for Januzaj in some ways as he will either reignite that spark we seen during the Moyes era or drift more towards the fringes of the squad. I suppose the big question is will LVG use him and if so will he believe in his ability?
I keep seeing that LVG has this past record for developing young players but in my opinion Adnan Januzaj is the most talented young player in our squad yet he has regressed under LVGs tutelage. I am hoping for big things from Januzaj this coming season with the amount of games we have to play and I will be annoyed if the manager denies him the opportunity. Our team lacks pace, Januzaj - touted as the next big thing 13months ago - has it in abundance.
13 Aug 2015 13:30:54
To be faor to him he has two different managers with two different ways of working, training, playing. It is hard for more senior players so it must be even harder for a younger player. He obviously has potential and giving him the 11 shirt says a lot. I think they need to decide what position suite him best and play him in league cup games and bring him on as a sub as much as possible to let him prove if he has what it takes. I'm more excited about Perreira, he looks a great player and i think if he is not loaned out this season then he won't be at all because they know he can start breaking into the team. I personally would loan him out and give him a chance to play regular. Look what Schneider has said about playing in lower leagues and becoming stronger, physically and mentally
13 Aug 2015 13:34:56
JMB? Sorry i just love saying that, and your reactions pretty good as well.
In all honesty i don't think he'll make it here at United. And that will be our loss. He's a great player, very technical and skillful, but not physically built for the premier league. You have to look at players to liken him to. For example:
Sanchez
Hazard
Oscar
Silva
Sterling
Ozil
These are all players he should be aspiring to be. The play Wing/No.10 for their clubs and he is the worst out of all of them.
Granted other than Sterling he maybe the youngest (i don't know ages exactly) but what all those players have, that Januzaj doesn't, is that little bit of strength. That little bit that let's your barge past someone if your particular skill hasn't worked, and still keep the ball. That little bit of strength that allows you win win a 50/50 and they get your head up and do what you do best.
I love Januzaj, and i really want him to succeed, but, it's all down to him now. If he does a Ronaldo and stays after training in the gym every day, then he will make it. If he does the bare minimum to get by, he wont.
Good signs so far though as him and Lukey Shaw went to Dubai before pre-season to get some fitness in with our fitness coach.
13 Aug 2015 13:59:18
I'd have him or Pereira on the right over Mata.
13 Aug 2015 14:02:32
Last season I felt Januzaj tried to hard to impress by taking shots on he shouldn't of, trying to take on 1 to many players and not crossing or releasing the ball quick enough. He clearly has the talent and ability, he just needs better game understanding and to simplify things a bit. Maybe a loan in January if things aren't working out for him before then.
13 Aug 2015 14:03:01
He seems a little effeminate to me, ready to have s tantrum at any time it doesn't go his way. He doesn't seem to want it enough, his body language is all wrong. Ever since all that "which nation will he pick" malarkey he has just drifted.
Hopefully he proves me wrong, but when given opportunities last season you could have switched his shirt with ADM's and you wouldn't have known.
He needs a run of games with an attacking team, he actually looked good up top against Barcelona recently - had some confidence and looked better than Rooney had. Jury is out, he had a lot to do though.
13 Aug 2015 14:03:18
Maze,
Do not fret my friend I was also 'suspected' of being JMB by some posters on this site for reasons still unknown to me. It seems a little funny when you consider he was apparently the scourge of this page some people can't help but constantly mention him.
I would tend to agree with you about Januzaj but I also think like Harry he won't fulfil his potential here but may grow into a fantastic player elsewhere like the way Kevin de Bruyne has done.
{Ed001's Note - funny you have the same IP as MAZE.....
Right I am going to give you a final warning - we do not allow multiple accounts, delete all the rest and stop trying to back up your own posts using multiple accounts of your own or you will be permanently blocked from posting.}
13 Aug 2015 14:23:01
He could play up front or behind Wilson for some cup games with Pereira in and around them both, similar to how we played against Barca.
13 Aug 2015 14:47:06
Jmb ,
You say above that Januzaj has an abundance of pace , actually the one thing he's lacking is really serious pace . You on the other hand seem to have an abundance of accounts
13 Aug 2015 14:50:13
Rollo ver and i'll tickle your tummy for you Maze. JMB or whoever.
Ed, whoever it is they may have dissociative identity disorder, its apparently common these days.
13 Aug 2015 14:53:13
Rollo / maze / JMB,
I am so glad that the ed has sorted that one out, can you not just be normal, the rest of us manage it, creating multiple users to agree with your own posts is one of the most pathetic things I've ever seen. Not sure why the eds have even allowed you back after the abuse you gave ed002.
{Ed001's Note - well we like to give people a chance to show they have learnt their lesson. Sometimes we have bad days and say the wrong things that we wished we hadn't. But this is getting to be a habit now, this is the second time he has made multiple accounts to post comments to agree with himself. You only get so many chances in life.}
13 Aug 2015 15:06:25
lmao !!! who comes on a banter site to argue with themselves hahahaha
13 Aug 2015 15:24:16
Well that's embarrassing for rollo/maze/jmb! Perhaps he's not getting enough attention at home.
My thoughts on Januzaj are - he is young and very talented, we should be patient and encourage not write the kid off! Its too early even to judge as kids will always be inconsistent and he's had difficult conditions the last 2 years.
Jmb - he doesn't have an abundance of pace actually, its the one thing he's missing.
Harry - Ozil has strength in what dimension?
13 Aug 2015 15:33:43
MAZE - JMB - Rollo = LvG?
Got my tin foil hat on today :)
13 Aug 2015 15:46:45
Isn't there a phone box in Oz you could go argue in? 😅
13 Aug 2015 16:11:49
Oh God how embarrassing must feel like being caught firing one of the wrist by your mom 😳😳😳
13 Aug 2015 16:24:41
Haha this is amazing!!!
The internet has been around for over 20 years and still people can't get there heads around ip addresses and such.
JMB, give it up pal, u have been rumbled more than once now.
I find it very funny how people can find out who u are after just one post!
Your ruining this page for the posters that actually take enjoyment posting here!
Leave now!
Ed how are the wedding plans going mate? Have u made sure it's an out of season wedding or at the very least when Liverpool are playing spurs? :)
{Ed001's Note - June it will be mate. Have you not got your invite yet??}
13 Aug 2015 16:50:21
I'm trying to tie it in with my bday pal :)
I would say I hope the weather is good for u but since u live in one of the hottest places ever I won't bother lol.
Have u had a say yet? Just let them sort it lol
{Ed001's Note - it will be in the Philippines mate, can't get married here as the UK govt will not recognise non-Muslim marriages which are performed in a Muslim country. It can't be the UK as you both have to have lived there X amount of days and she has never lived in the UK. So no idea what the weather is like there in June, as I have never been there.
A say? The only words I get to say are 'yes love' or 'whatever is best for you darling' or other words to that effect. Even then you have to be careful to sound sincere and not like you are being sarcastic......}
13 Aug 2015 18:24:45
Very humid ed that time of year I believe.
Well at least u had your biggest say, out of football season mate.
I wish u and your unfortunate partner :p all the best mate.
Top guy u are. ðŸ‘