IMO we won't buy Di Maria. Another centre mid and 2 centre backs id say
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Switching tactics is all well and good when it needs to be done, but if your 352 formation works 70% of the time that would make Di Maria the worlds most expensive sub.
I've seen many Sport Witness articles that have been very negative on our transfers dealings aswell. If anyone thinks they're twisting the story to make it look more positive then you need to look at their twitter feed...
In Spain and Italy I have a fairly good idea which outlets are reliable and which are not. I give my opinion on said media and it's up to the individual to interpret what I said. If someone has a problem with my view then please put me on ignore...
Unfortunately I worked in one for 14 years!
Agreed. I don't see where Di Maria can fit in. What we need is a wingback if we're going to continue with the 3-5-2 formation. I don't watch Real Madrid so can't really say how good Di Marias defensive play is, but i've always assumed he was a wide forward. Someone who plays high up the pitch with little defensive responsibilities.
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I'm weakNo offence to your home town though.
This will be about Shaqiri, who according to Metro have put in a bid for him of about 14m
That is quite brilliant. Rooney for Mata against the big guns due to his and Di Maria's defensive contributions.
Why on Earth are they making so many signings? The club are on their way to doing a Spurs.
So only 1 CB, no more midfielders and adding another Forward to our already Forward heavy squad? Yeah, ok Alex.
Correct, however I'm not sure how you would quantify a formation working 70% of the time?
More likely he will play 352 in some games, 433 (his preferred formation) in some games, and have the option of starting 433 and changing to 352, maybe some games play Di Maria in the middle in lieu of Mata, sometimes as a wing back, etc. It's likely to depend on the opposition we face, the injuries we are carrying, which players are in form, and so on.
It's not as cut and dry as 'This is our formation, and were sticking with it'. LvG is nothing if not tactically flexible.
To clarify, personally I don't think were even in for him and expect all rumour on the subject is a means to get his move to PSG, but I wouldn't worry about where he would play if we were!
That or Remy/Lovren/Bertrand/Origi/Manquillo.
It's a piece by Miguel Delaney, states nothing new really.
I think someone might have tampered with his sources
I'm guessing that Cheryl Cole calendar in the back was part of the contract
Didn't van Gaal say that we're playing this system because he doesn't want to have 3 striker on the bench? If we signed Di Maria, I'd expect us to play 4 at the back.
4-3-3/3-4-3 is his preferred formation.
Wanted: CB, WB, FWD (Di Maria?)
Ok CB I know, but WB and FWD?
Ok CB I know, but WB and FWD?
Wingback and forward?
Centre Back, Wing Back and Forward.
I did say that, but think we will also see a lot of 352 line ups next season because of the personnel available (unless, of course, we make a few more signings before the end of the window!)
So if not Vidal and with Strootman unlikely as well, then who? We need a central midfielder this window, there is no excuses not to get one. Also hopefully if not Hummels then it isn't Vermaelen either.
Geez, I need a better Football Manager.
Bringing in Di Maria would give him the opportunity to play his preferred formation.
I could see de Jong ending up at Utd very soon.
Maddy: Vidal is happy to stay with us, there are no alarms
If Vidal and Strootman aren't available. I'd be going after Johannes Geis from Mainz. I think he'd be a better option than Carvalho tbh. Could see us entering the race for Morgan Schneiderlin too. Then the safe option of De Jong.
There are plenty of very good midfielders that I know of. I'd like to think our paid scouts know a hell of a lot more.
Hope you're wJong.
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