Has he signed with Juventus yet? 
Adnan Januzaj
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Looks like he played well, again. I've heard Cleverley had a nightmare in terms of shooting, but how did Januzaj compare to him in overall play?
Januzaj was a bit more further up field but Cleverley was still the main man from the first half that I watched. Cleverleys shooting was dreadful but his overall play was really good and he linked up well with Adnan.
Excellent. Hopefully we might get to see them playing together in the last couple of first team games of the season.
Has he signed with Juventus yet?
According to some rumors, his dream is to play alongside Pogba.
Luckily according to the truth is dream is to play for Manchester United.
Carrick, Cleverley and Januzaj bossing the midfield. That would be my dream come true.
He's getting a lot of space here, but he does look very promising and SAF can't seem to stop praising him.
It'll be very interesting to see him in the first team at some stage before the end of the season.
Yeah seems good but would have liked him to use his right-foot a bit more in some situations.
He can use his right foot too like he is doing in some situations here -
But he is mostly left footed. (A bit like Giggs in terms of using the right).
Also, that game against West Brom though he was good wasn't his most influential as he was playing as a Striker rather than deep where he is better playing behind a actual striker. Even in that video most of his best moments come when he is dropping deep rather than running beyond through the middle.
But he is mostly left footed. (A bit like Giggs in terms of using the right).
Also, that game against West Brom though he was good wasn't his most influential as he was playing as a Striker rather than deep where he is better playing behind a actual striker. Even in that video most of his best moments come when he is dropping deep rather than running beyond through the middle.
Nice player but I can't see him being ready to be a squad player next season. Still so much distance between the first team and reserves.
The distance depends on player to player and type of player tbh. There are some that need a more gradual progression and some just step up more easily when you throw them in.
Look at Rafael who had played no senior football anywhere when he joined United as a 18 year old and was a good squad player that season adapting to a different type of football and country too. Also,Despite whatever other factors that have been discussed ad nauseum from last season to this Pogba has stepped up from being a inconsistent reserve player to a French International ( Though he still has faults, he would have been a squad player here too if he stayed).
Would be better for Januzaj's long term development to get a good loan where he plays regularly, but won't rule out him stepping into a 10 to 20 appearance type squad role next season too, especially if he can gain some muscle over the summer. As someone else said earlier he is the type of player who will do better surrounded by better players too.
Will be very interesting what we do with both him and Powell next season. Ultimately SAF sees them day to day, so would know better.
Look at Rafael who had played no senior football anywhere when he joined United as a 18 year old and was a good squad player that season adapting to a different type of football and country too. Also,Despite whatever other factors that have been discussed ad nauseum from last season to this Pogba has stepped up from being a inconsistent reserve player to a French International ( Though he still has faults, he would have been a squad player here too if he stayed).
Would be better for Januzaj's long term development to get a good loan where he plays regularly, but won't rule out him stepping into a 10 to 20 appearance type squad role next season too, especially if he can gain some muscle over the summer. As someone else said earlier he is the type of player who will do better surrounded by better players too.
Will be very interesting what we do with both him and Powell next season. Ultimately SAF sees them day to day, so would know better.
One main difference between Pogba and Januzaj is their size. Pogba was always able to be physically dominant but despite Adnan's sleight frame he's really able to use his strength in shielding the ball even if he's on the ground.
I too believe that he would play better alongside better players and he's the type that would thrive considering he's one of the better u21s player and being the youngest (or one of). He was given a chance last year in a friendly as well wasn't he? I wouldn't like to speculate that he's ready to be a squad player next year as we've no real evidence to base it on. I'd like to see him go on tour so that we can see him playing in the first team and then we'll know how far off he is.
I too believe that he would play better alongside better players and he's the type that would thrive considering he's one of the better u21s player and being the youngest (or one of). He was given a chance last year in a friendly as well wasn't he? I wouldn't like to speculate that he's ready to be a squad player next year as we've no real evidence to base it on. I'd like to see him go on tour so that we can see him playing in the first team and then we'll know how far off he is.
He played against Aberdeen in preseason and did very well. He stood out even then against men.
Whilst he's maybe not ready to be a squad player we can rely on, I don't think he would look out of place in a few games with the first team next season. Especially in the League Cup and early FA Cup. He'd be twice as effective if he was playing with better players.
It is a big gap between reserves and first team, but you halve it just by giving them the opportunity. The ones that will make it tend to make huge strides forwards just by virtue of playing with better team-mates.
All the signs from Fergie recently are that we will see him, at least for a little bit, in one of the final two games of the season. Of course, 'signs from Fergie' are almost always misleading, but it would be nice to see him get a run-out. It's a long, football-less summer wait otherwise.
All the signs from Fergie recently are that we will see him, at least for a little bit, in one of the final two games of the season. Of course, 'signs from Fergie' are almost always misleading, but it would be nice to see him get a run-out. It's a long, football-less summer wait otherwise.
I hope he goes on tour at least.
A bit Cruyff look alike.
Januzaj received the player of the tournament at the Blue Stars under 20 tournament after scoring 4 goals in 4 games
Good for him.
Heard he scored all of our goals in the tournament too. Not sure how many 'all' is, but good to see him getting goals, don't think he gets enough.
Enforced as it was by injuries, maybe all this time being played as a striker has done something for his development. Playing players out of their favoured position to give them a more rounded game when they're back in it has always been a Fergie strategy for development, after all.
It clearly has, it's easy to see his understanding of the role is much better now than it was when he first played there for the u21s.
I'm getting my moan that he didnt come off the bench/congratulations on his debut, will take time but he is an exciting prospect post in now before I forget.
I'd love to see him involved today. Fergie would relish putting him out there, if even just for ten minutes, to show everyone he's leaving us in good stead in terms of youth.
Would have been good to see him start. Valencia can do a job at full back but he lacks the instincts and positioning of a defender which makes me wonder if his selection makes us anymore defensively solid than Januzaj's would have?
Come what made Januzaj will benefit from the fact that Fergie saw fit to include him in the squad for his last game. That's a real vote of confidence for the future.
Come what made Januzaj will benefit from the fact that Fergie saw fit to include him in the squad for his last game. That's a real vote of confidence for the future.
The reserve final is tomo...full back?
So #07 doesn't know much about Januzaj?
Anyway, very excited about this. Lets hope he gets minutes today.
Anyway, very excited about this. Lets hope he gets minutes today.
Think #07 got Januzaj confused with Vermijl!
Feel sorry for Adnan. He must have been literally moments from coming on and then they went and scored 2 in 2 minutes!
Feel sorry for Adnan. He must have been literally moments from coming on and then they went and scored 2 in 2 minutes!
On my stream it looked like Fergie called him back with about 20 mins left, shook his hand and said that he can't bring him on. They were starting to get on top at that point and I think Fergie really wanted the win.
It'll be a great experience for him nonetheless. Bet he's dying for next season now!
More to due with Evans limping off. It was obvious from the get go that Scholes and Giggs would come on.
What a player. Thought he was the best player on the pitch tonight. He's come on leaps and bounds this season and he's still only 18. Going to be exciting to see him given a chance next season.
Let's hope he gets one.
He should be on the pre-season tour as well.
Big, big talent.
He should be on the pre-season tour as well.
Big, big talent.
I actually thought that he looked a little out of his depth in his early games at U21, he was a little lazy and was getting caught offside on the wing, daft things like that. I am astounded that he has gone on to be looking beyond that level in less than a season.
He looked a class above tonight. Very classy and clever player, at only 18 he has massive potential.
How do people think he compares to Nick Powell? Who's the more promising one of the two? Today was really the first time I've managed to see a full game of Januzaj's, as I don't watch the reserves usually. Looked really good though. I've only seen Powell the few times he appeared in the first team, but he clearly isn't ready for that level yet (unsurprisingly).
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