Young Devils Get Lucky
MAN UTD 1 WATFORD 0: How did the Man
United players fare
David
De Gea
The best GK in the League did what he does best, 2
Fantastic saves from Ighalo proves how much of an influence he has in the team.
Watford managed to bully the 3rd string Utd defence but could not find a way
past the mercurial Spaniard. Deservingly took Over the Captain’s Armband after
Mata was substituted.
Guille
Varela
After 2 turbo charged performances, the physical nature
of the Watford team set up meant that he would struggle to cope. This was
evident in the first half where he was struggling a little. However, he picked
himself up and gave a much improved performance in the 2nd Half.
Timothy
Fonsu Mensah
A full League debut for the Youngster. Struggled very
badly against the physical stature of Deeney and Ighalo. Was sometimes
outmuscled easily. Had to endure a difficult 25mts and earned himself a place
in the referee’s book. However after the brilliant challenge on Deeney, his
confidence improved and he put on a steady performance from then on. Needs an
experienced CB Partner to guide and cover for him.
Daley
Blind
One of the Worst Performances in a Man UTD Shirt. Made
sloppy passes, got outmuscled/outjumped and pushed aside by Deeney and Ighalo
numerous times. IS not a Proper CB and that was evident here. Plenty of times
he left Fonsu-Mensah struggling alone against either Deeney or Ighalo. Needs to
be dropped or moved to midfield when Smalling and Jones return.
Marcos
Rojo
Improved performance and was much more efficient going
forward. However he needs to be more aware of the oppositions positioning.
Sometimes was found wanting after an overlap. His combo with Memphis was good
although the end product could have been better.
Morgan Schneiderlin
Tidy Performance, Could have made stronger tackles in
the middle of the park. Needs to improve on his marking as well. However he had
a magnificent attempt on the Watford Goal and was unlucky not to score. By far
an important holding midfielder that should not be dropped.
Ander Herrera
One of his lackluster performances. Looked a bit leggy
at times and gave the ball away many times. Did not press that much in the
first half. 2nd half was a much improved, he looked much better on the ball.
Needs to be more consistent if he wants to remain in the first team.
Juan Mata
What a Performance by The Captain for the day. Mata has
shown Van Gaal what he can do when he plays in his best position. Fantastic
Goal by him and that’s how a free kick should be executed.Magnificent.Hope he
maintains this kind of form until the end of the season.
Anthony Martial
Will give him a benefit of a doubt because he’s just
coming back from an injury. Should have distributed the ball better when he
gets into dangerous positions. Played better when moved into the middle of the
strike force. Won the free kick that led to the goal .Looks to be forming a
good understanding with Depay and Rashford.
Memphis Depay
Better, much better from the mercurial Dutchman.Begining
to feel confident of his abilities and is also beginning to adapt to the
English game. He needs to improve on his distribution though.
Marcus Rashford
Not So much of an impact this time around. His overall
game however has improved. Was moved wide right in the 2nd half and
his performance peaked. Was giving the Watford LB a torrid time. Had 2 good efforts
saved. Seems to be forming a good understanding with Depay and Martial.
Substitutes
Matteo Darmian
Replaced Rojo .Nothing much done except for the usual
running and chasing. Needs to improve as Varela seems to be stubborn in letting
go of the RB spot.
Jesse Lingard
Injected more tempo and urgency into the game. Came in
for Herrera.
Paddy Mcnair
Substituted the Hero Juan Mata. Did what was told, which
was to help out the defence.
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