31 Dec 2021 10:38:27
I agree with all here that McTominay was good against Burnley. I remember when Mourinho brought him into the team (and praised him with a special manager's award for player of the year) that Mourinho had faith in McT because he followed directions well. Is it a coincidence that McT is now getting much clearer directions from his manager, after several years without? Just a thought.
31 Dec 2021 10:57:37
Croaky
Watch what McT said in his interview after the game.
31 Dec 2021 11:11:27
Thanks Red Man. I hadn't seen it. Good to hear that the manager is being very demanding!
31 Dec 2021 11:15:19
It was ‘only’ Burnley but that was the best midfield performance from a united player in ages.
Brilliant box to box performance, which is his best role.
I also thought he spoke well in interview. Good lad.
If we want to make anything of this season then a quality holding/ defensive midfielder with energy is needed in Jan.
Also Shaw looked good after a rest, first half mainly. It’s a revalation that dropping players can actually do them good. Same needed for Bruno and Rashford.
Ronaldo was more lively and involved than previous games. Cavani was given a bit of a nothing role it has to be said. Strange one to sort.
31 Dec 2021 16:39:21
Mctom looked good with Matic behind. But also, burnley were dropping off in midfield and not pressing our midfield aggressively. Very different approach compared to the Newcastle game. In fact I'm not sure what dyche was doing, newcastle literally gave them the blueprint.
01 Jan 2022 15:14:13
It wasn't Rave. Herrera produced the best midfielder performances for years. And ofcourse against much much better opposition while he had less time on the ball. Have a happy new year everyone.
{Ed014's Note - happy new year Herrera