PBP: UEL - Manchester United FC vs RSC Anderlecht - Apr 20, 2017 [R]

I have a feeling we see Martial start today. Jose likes to give players a start after publicly calling them out. That way he looks like the motivator if they have a good performance.

 

I hope so as well. I'm not ready to give up yet on Martial and wished he could get a performance that will bring his confidence back. Was looking at the Everton game at Wembley last year and when he's feeling it, like he was last season, he's incredible and perfect for us on the left.

 

He needs a dominant performance to start a run of good form before the summer. Otherwise I'm afraid he'll ask to leave. He doesn't strike me as the most mentally tough guy.

 

I hope so too. Anthony needs a start but he also needs to make the most of his start. Even if he doesn't a shot on goal hopefully he puts in some effort.

 

OP lists the wrong start time. Same as last EL match.

 

******** the mod!

 

The hour nears...

 

Alleged:

18:48KEY EVENT
Confirmed United team
Romero, Valencia, Bailly, Rojo, Shaw, Pogba, Carrick, Lingard, Mkhitaryan, Rashford, Ibrahimovic .​

We shall see.

 

Here's how #MUFC will line up against Anderlecht in the #UEL this evening... pic.twitter.com/JPbADcqCFi

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 20, 2017

 

Very attacking lineup given we don't need a goal.

 

Ugh.

 

Oh look, Pogba in a double pivot again. Cue criticism over lack of goals and assists.

 

Dude, you're hilarious. What now?

 

#MUFC - #RSCA | The starting line-up ! Subs : Boeckx, Deschacht, Bruno, Nuytinck, Capel, Kiese Thelin & Stanciu #COYM #UEL #MUFCAND pic.twitter.com/p7bPQK1ECj

— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) April 20, 2017

 

We're asking for it with this lineup. This is one of the few times when I'd actually suggest we play Fellaini. Throw out a three man midfield and beat them off the counter.

 

Ibra

If LA deal happens, Teso will buy Ibra's s first class flight tickets.

 

I hope, you guys score two quick goals and Martial plays 45 minutes. This is getting nowhere with Martial.

 

Nah he'll just complain about who we replace him with (unless he's from Serie A).

 

How does Lingard keep starting, for a squad player he starts too much.

 

UEFA really could have done much better with that EL theme. So bland and uninspiring, unlike the CL one. After all these years, that music still gives me the feels.

 

The manager was obviously full off it. Clearly looks like he'll be going for it, with that team.

 

Such a slow ********ing start.

 

Lingard should have gone for it himself.

 

Poor by Lingard. That was far too easy to clear.

 

Bailly needs to cut the shit with trying to dribble out of the back.