Merry Christmas to all my Ecua-dawgz! Antonio Valencia to Barcelona FC of Spain ? Does anybody know if this is true or just a rumor? I heard on TV. But, the link below is all I can find. http://www.futbolizados.com/44392/fc-barcelona-estaria-interesado-en-antonio-valencia/ BTW Good game by AV25 today.
Who was that that said falcao was going to bench Valencia? Should have kept chicharito, anybody see his misses today?
Vote: January's Player of the Month It's time to cast your vote for ManUtd.com's Player of the Month for January... Daley Blind | 4 appearances, 1 Man of the Match award, 2 assistsShowed his versatility over the course of the month and has slotted in seamlessly since reappearing against Southampton. A devilish cross from the left led to a great chance for Juan Mata against the Saints but his best work has come in the centre of the park. Outstanding in the win over Leicester City, when he set up Robin van Persie's strike and the own goal by Wes Morgan. Marcos Rojo | 3 appearances, 1 Man of the Match awardAlthough he only returned from injury for the final three fixtures of the month, the abrasive Argentinian is looking more and more like a traditional Manchester United centre-back. Firm in the challenge and dominant in the air, he also passes the ball with accuracy and efficiency. The Reds' top man during the 0-0 draw at Cambridge, he was also impressive in helping to shut out QPR at Loftus Road. Antonio Valencia | 4 appearances, 1 assistPowerful and adaptable, the Ecuadorian has looked at home even when operating as an orthodox right-back, after appearing at wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation. Always encouraged by the fans to get forward and take on his opponents, it was his cross that allowed Marouane Fellaini to break the deadlock at QPR. His solid performances have kept him in favour with Louis van Gaal. Vote now in our poll >
Well, AV25 has officially had his worst moment in a Man United shirt today. A bad backpass that resulted in them losing the FA Cup semifinal. It was their last real hope of a title this season. It's actually too bad because he had a decent game otherwise, and he's been playing well in the RB position. However, this was a very, very bad and costly mistake and it will be very difficult for him to be trusted anymore in that position. I am going to visit RedCafe and I'm preparing myself to read what they have to say about him right now. At this rate, he'll be back at El Nacional next season.
Valencia's renaissance as a defender has been key for United Impressive stats: I find this surprising, though: If that's actually true, I wonder if United will be interested in Dani Alves, who's rumored to become a free agent at the end of this season.
What a fantastic performance by Valencia against Man City. That one on one vs Aguero was badass. The whole crowed applauded him for preventing a goal. Huge win for Man U.
He played well today, although he probably should have some blame for their first goal. Been reading RedCafe, and the opinion on him is really divided. A lot of critics but a lot of supporters.
Red cafe sucks. Those guys have unrealistic expectations. That what happens when you're Asian and don't have a team.
This shows Antonio Valencia's true speed potential and defending. No brainer, our NT needs him in that position. I say move our other speed demon; Paredes to left full back and Ayovi to the middle. ----------------------Dominguez A Valencia --------? ---------------Erazo---------Paredes -----------------------------------Noboa ---------------------------------------------------Ayovi Ibara--------------------------------------------------------Montero --------------------------------------F. Caicedo ---------------------------------E. Valencia
Not just physical stuff but watch his instincts. It's pretty amazing. He is he only one that noticed out of all those defenders that Aguero would be set free from that pass. My guess playing a RW has helped him notice stuff like that. Instead of moving up trying to get Aguero offsides, which would have failed, he ran all the way from the right side to meet Aguero one on one. Didn't even let him center the ball which would have also resulted in a goal since there was a guy wide open. Best Ecuadorian player. Amazing the transition he has been able to do.
This! These are all characteristics that we would want to pair up with Noboa. Why take out Juan Carlos Paredes from the right side? I don't know about you guys, but I for one think JC Paredes is one of the best players we have period. He's been extremely consistent at club level and always performs well since a little while before the WC. There's no way in hell I would place Antonio in Paredes' spot. Paredes absolutely needs to be the right back of the NT. Antonio has had great development in that position and evolved even more as a player b/c he's more multifunctional than ever, BUT there's no need to replace what already works. Paredes is the man on the right back side. No one is going to take that from him. What I do believe these stats say ^ is that Antonio has the qualities to play as a #5. He's no stranger to it. In his beginnings, he was much more of a central player and later evolved into a winger and now a right back. The one thing Antonio has shown the world is that he can play anywhere. Donde lo pongas te rinde. And that's why he's lasted this long in one of the historically biggest teams in the world of futbol. That is also why players like Walter Ayovi last this long. They can literally play anywhere. Walter played as a left midfielder, winger, centermid, left back....he's done it all. And he's consistent just like Antonio. These type of players last an eternity. At the beginning of the season I was one of the first to say this is going to be Antonio's last season in Man. United b/c I honestly thought he had no chance to starting over Rafael. But once again, Antonio proved that he's that good. It's incredible to be honest. My vote to him goes to play as the #5 of the NT even if it's a temporary fit. He has all the qualities to fulfill that role exceptionally well. The stats ^ up there (notice the key words: tackles, recoveries, more than any other player on the squad) speak for themselves. These are characteristics that I would think should work perfectly for Quinteros. He HAS TO give this try at the very least. Antonio has the qualities necessary to be a standout there.
completely agree he plays RB in man U because it was where they most needed a player and he happened to fit best. for the nt it our midfield no need to replace Paredes and i doubt he could ever adjust to left back at this point. our left back is a whole different situation where neither Paredes or Valencia can occupy. what I like most about what I saw when Ibarra, Valencia, and Paredes all played together was there speed there chemistry and they way moved around the field all of them moving up and down and switching positions I think Guerron can fit in and play the same way Ibarra did with Paredes and Valencia or something similar there both are very fast players
Guerron could technically play any of the four positions up front in Quinteros system, although IMO he would be more fit as a false 9 or on the right side. I think he plays both roles really well. And YES...Paredes-Antonio-Ibarra is an awesome trio. It is very much fit for the pace that Quinteros want to play and the balance is perfect. All three players know how to attack and defend. All of them have speed and all of them know how to project themselves forward to attack. It's an amazing idea. That's another reason why I always thought we'd have an advantage using Antonio in the middle.