Manchester United (A) 03/01/2022 5.30pm Build Up & Match Thread

[SSB]

United look to have got through tonight unscathed.

 

[WsWolf]

They looked absolutely pathetic at the back, Burnley had about 20 shots and probably could have scored 3/4 themselves. Can't wait to see us not lay a glove on them.

 

[SSB]

From today’s press conference:-

Bruno Lage confirms that Wolves have no new Covid-19 cases but that assessment is ongoing regarding the fitness of those previously sidelined with the illness.

“Pedro Neto will return in the beginning of January, five or six weeks to have the player fully fit."

Bruno Lage on January transfer plans: "The right thing is to find the best deal. We need one centre-back. We can find one more winger and a different striker, two or three situations we can improve. This is my desire and what I want."

Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact at Man Utd: "He is a machine for that. He is a massive player. Every team in the world would like a player like him. If they are not happy with him, I have a place for him here. I know they are happy with him."

 

[Wilf Wolf]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact at Man Utd: "He is a machine for that. He is a massive player. Every team in the world would like a player like him. If they are not happy with him, I have a place for him here. I know they are happy with him."

I'm not sure Rangnick is totally happy with him. He wants to play a high press and it will only work if everyone contributes. Pep managed to get Aguero to buy into it, I'm not sure Ronaldo will. Juventus were happy to let him go after failing to win a tenth successive title with him in their team.

 

[Tony Towner]

They've now resorted to getting 34 year old Cavani to do his running for him

 

[AndyWolves]

They've now resorted to getting 34 year old Cavani to do his running for him

To be fair, Cavani is a beast

 

[AndyWolves]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1478040961905213442

Just the one keeper on the bench

 

[WsWolf]

Can't wait for us to make Phil Jones look like peak Maldini shortly.

 

[Throbber3]

We have to score at least twice today as Dean will give United a pen and Marriner will give them something on VAR

 

[YoungWolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1478040961905213442

Just the one keeper on the bench

Pretty reasonable line up. Hopefully get RAN and Adama on to give us fresh legs as I worry a little with how patched together we might be. I watched Watford against West Ham, now they are awful anyway but they were also very lethargic. Hope we can frustrate them and exploit on break like Newcastle threatened to do recently

 

[Carsy]

Sky has us starting with 12 men, with moutinho playing twice. Outstanding

 

[Paul]

Sky has us starting with 12 men, with moutinho playing twice. Outstanding

To be fair, I would if we could

 

[Carsy]

To be fair, I would if we could

O absolutely. However, I don’t think that United team is anything to fear, to be honest

 

[Banjo]

Paul Ince thinks McTominay needs to add some goals to his reservoir.

 

[Alan]

Comms here have just called CR7 "Christian Ronaldo".

As if Americans needed any help sounding like we don't know fuck all about soccer.

 

[Throbber3]

Beglin and Tyler. My ears are already bleeding

 

[Alan]

Comms here really not favoring United, it has to be said. They've spent most of the last half hour talking about how bad Phil Jones is.

 

[Paul]

Does anybody know who's captaining Utd.?? or how long since Phil Jones last played, struggling to find out

 

[Throbber3]

Trincao to score please

 

[Throbber3]

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