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Help?;2846003 said:I was hoping that maybe Berbatov can finally step up to the big games, but it didn't happen, like you said he dropped too deep and there was no target man upfront. And i'm afraid it won't happen on Tuesday, until we put Macheda upfront, he just always seems to end up in some good position to get the goal.
MikeyM;2846117 said:I'd argue that Berbatov was starved of service due to Nani not starting. Once Nani came on, the front man got the service. That's 3 in 3 for Kiko now isn't it?.
Zakov;2846266 said:Probably only one of the 3 was a legitimate striker's goal. The one against Sunderland came off his arse and this one ricocheted off his chest.(Possibly with the aid of his hand).
He's no where near the quality of Utd's other strikers, even Owen.
Zakov;2846001 said:My opinion is that Bayern are even more riled up after that victory. Winning with 10 men against your closest title rivals will only serve as a psychological boost going into the game against Utd.
Not to mention the fact that they know they won't have to face Rooney and have a game-changer in Robben themselves fresh from injury.
It's going to be tough, but Berbatov has to pick up his game. Carrick should come in at the expense of Scholes. Valencia and Nani on the wings, with Carrick supporting Park and Fletcher.
The problem against us was that Berbatov dropped too deep, and when Utd were attacking there was no box-to-box midfielder carrying a run forward.
Fletcher was too occupied with Lamps, Park dragged out wide and Giggs lacks the pace, Scholes doesn't have the same attacking ability he had 6 years ago.
I feel that Nani will be the key against Bayern, the only problem is whether he turns up.
ShiftyPowers;2846746 said:Nani is the only guy I'm actually scared of. I don't watch a tremendous amount of Premiership games, and even fewer Man U games (can't stand you guys), but from what I've seen recently I've been VERY impressed. He could slice apart our defense.
Our starters were "involved", sure, but I don't think you're right about how tired they are. Demichelis came on later, Olic and Ribery came off early, Robben didn't play, Gomez came on later. If you're relying on fatigue from Lahm, Badstuber, van Bommel and Schweinsteiger I gotta tell you I don't think that's going to be enough. Those guys don't really get tired, plus Schweinsteiger missed the first leg anyway, so he had some rest a week ago.
MaestroZidane;2846835 said:Reports that Rooney could be called up to play?? seriously, talk about putting a player at risk if he really set foot on the pitch
ladylover;2846953 said:I can't see SAF risking Rooney for this game, we just need one goal and a tight defence...it wouldn't suprise me to see him back in the next league game though, but the CL is too early for Rooney, SAF ain't that desperate (I think)...
But on the other side this could just be wishfull thinking from the press as all they care about is the WC......
Mandieta6;2845899 said:And Scholes is a thug because of the intent both times. Malouda was lucky not get injured there, it was a vicious slide.
ladylover;2846953 said:I can't see SAF risking Rooney for this game, we just need one goal and a tight defence...it wouldn't suprise me to see him back in the next league game though, but the CL is too early for Rooney, SAF ain't that desperate (I think)...
But on the other side this could just be wishfull thinking from the press as all they care about is the WC......
RockShow;2847364 said:only person to blame here is fergie. i an not fathom why he would start with neville, scholes and giggs against the likes of chelsea, a physically powerful team. fletcher isnt going to be able to put in the work needed since he is a skinny ass rake. so our entire midfield save park was suspect from the off.
i would have much rathered seen ando and carrick rather than giggs and scholes. with park and valencia converting from 4-5-1 to 4-3-3. shame really, i aint seen carrick and ando in a while, are they injured or something? hell i would of taken gibson over scholes simply for his physical presence.
RockShow;2847364 said:only person to blame here is fergie. i an not fathom why he would start with neville, scholes and giggs against the likes of chelsea, a physically powerful team. fletcher isnt going to be able to put in the work needed since he is a skinny ass rake. so our entire midfield save park was suspect from the off.
i would have much rathered seen ando and carrick rather than giggs and scholes. with park and valencia converting from 4-5-1 to 4-3-3. shame really, i aint seen carrick and ando in a while, are they injured or something? hell i would of taken gibson over scholes simply for his physical presence.
cfdemarco;2847417 said:Anderson blew out his knee, he is done for the season...don't know about Carrick, I think he played in Munich.
We should throw everything we have into CL. We are pretty much out of the league but if we can steal a win on Wednesday and Rooney is healthy for the semi-final I still think we will make it to the final...but it's gonna be damn tough to beat Barca.
ladylover;2847438 said:How are we out of the league? Care to explain please........