We could really use him against Real. Being able to match class for class would be nice.
Luis Nani | 2012/13 Performances
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Yep, Valencia has been very hesitant all season. Needs far too much time on the ball which is very unlike him. Nani's just back so him lacking that edge isnt unsurprising. Riise was decent, helped by our wingers being around that level too, didnt get exposed much. Still cant call him poor as ac did though seeing as he did a decent job getting blocks in and stopping balls into the box.
Nani's always been someone who takes more risks than our other wingers, doubt that'l change. If they come off, it looks great otherwise he has to deal with the questions about his decision making. Thats fair enough i suppose.
It's obvious he's just not liked by many in the stadium, fecking retarded way to support your football team and a former Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year.
And some of us love to big up what great supporters we have.
Just a reflection of our fans in general, seen it on the caf too. He divides opinions like few others. That said, the least you'd expect is for fans to be sensible enough to not have a go at players during a match. That can help nobody.
Yep, we'l need our wingers to be on form. Specially considering how good Marcelo is on the attack, i'd want mourinho to have an in form nani/valencia on his mind thus restricting his forward runs. Him and Ronaldo on the left are great to watch. An in form winger would not just help our attack immensely, it'l help our defenders too.
How many times do I need to say I haven't formed my opinion over one or two games?
Doesnt add up ac. Are you saying its after watching him over the past few seasons that you concluded that he doesnt have the desire to play for us at the moment? It doesnt add up at all.
What ?? All this speculation about him leaving or not didn't start a year or so ago so how could you have noticed anything since then ?
I'm referring to a lessening in his desire. I could be wrong. We'll see hot it pans out. And the speculation has been for quite some time.
At the moment and for the past year or so. It adds up perfectly well.
You could end up being right in the end but that doesn't mean I think you're right now ac.We'll agree to disagree ?
?You could end up being right in the end but that doesn't mean I think you're right now ac.We'll agree to disagree
It's the best course of action I think.
Should've had an assist within minutes of coming on. Glad he's back... Now get him some serious game time!
Was very smart with his play too, strange considering he apparently has "no brain".
There's no reason he shouldn't be starting. He did more within a minute of being on the pitch than most of the team did the whole match.
Absolutely. Also, his defensive work was really good also - no one bothers to try go past him because they know he has too much pace. His crossing is top class, and if he and Rafael can develop a proper understanding, then our right side can once more be lethal. Fergie needs to play him into form before we face RM!
Yep, stop fecking around SAF, start him every game from now on. If he needs to come off after 70/75 mins for a few games until he's fully fit & strong, so be it.
He's our best winger and he really should be starting games. Put in one peach of a cross and did some very good defensive work and looked hungry and not at all "disinterested". I'm glad we've not sold him this window!
He has to start at Fulham. Welbeck on the wing is just a complete waste.
He needs game time, I look forward to seeing him against Fulham, can't see him not start.
He has work ethic but horrible end product in the crossing department.
Not just that cross that was good, he put good through ball for Welbeck immediately after coming on, that was 2 good chances he created in first 2 or 3 minutes on the pitch.
And people who don't rate him defensively should rewatch last night's game.
And people who don't rate him defensively should rewatch last night's game.
Not at all, I would say on form he is one of our best crosser's but his greatest ability is him being to drift inside, put his head up and either take a shot or pick a pass, see him yesterday on the wing for example, he was in a position out wide, can't remember exactly when but instead of what I'm used to which is Young/Val recently who lump the ball in like you were in school and hope someone gets on the end, he looked up and calmly passed to Welbeck, who dragged it past his man and got shot away...
I think he was talking about Welbeck, not Nani, no?
So with all the few matches he's had under his belt since his return, it's fair to assume he's close to his best fitness wise.I hope that he gets to start several matches in a row, it can only be good for him
He played a full game against Fulham at the weekend, I doubt his fitness is much of an issue. He's not exactly Anderson.
I hope to see him start several matches in a row
I actually joked with the guy next to me when we sent on Nani to help keep the ball, but it was a fantastic cameo. He put in the best cross of the night, did his defensive duties brilliantly (that slide tackle was immense) and, amusingly, randomly booted a Southampton player up in the air at one point.
Yes. He should start next 2 matches so he would be ready for Real Madrid. One of the players who can make the difference.
I'm afraid you're right. Upon seeing the line-ups, I thought Welbeck would be more of a wide forward in a 4-3-3 but as the match went on, he acted as more of a winger and he just didn't perform very well. The way he hacked the ball clear and attempted unnecessary flicks was disappointing to see. He's got a better football brain than that.
good game from him - took on players, drfited inside but also hugged the touchline. The final touch was off from him in regards to his lay off passes and crosses but he looked a threat and we looked so much more fluid with him in the side.
Hope he gets a run of games now
Hope he gets a run of games now
He needs to sort out his crossing, othervise, good game, especially first half.
We play much better football with him in the side. Him just being on the pitch and in possession is massively unsettling for the opposition.
Should have had an assisst today from one. RvP should have done better with his header.
Much better from his previous matches.A constant thread, a very good understanding with Evra and a lot of discipline with his tracking back
Felt he did well today. Its nice to have a wide player that can cut inside or attack down the line.
A minor complaint is that although he tracks back very well he does very little to stop the crosses from coming in
he was... Ok.
Overall our wingers are pretty inept this season.
At least Nani took some men on and attempted to create something, final ball wasn't quite there though.
Overall our wingers are pretty inept this season.
At least Nani took some men on and attempted to create something, final ball wasn't quite there though.
This pretty much.
Had some bright moments but his final ball lacked at times. Need to get as many minutes under his belt as possible
Good first half, a bit "meh" in the second half once we lost our grip on the match.
Nani was far more than adequate today. Not top form, but you wouldn't expect it yet. There are still aspects of his game which leaves one frustrated, but you just have to accept that about Nani.
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