Anderson also also once claimed that LB is his favourite position.
He's right about Scholesy though.
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Anderson also also once claimed that LB is his favourite position.
He's right about Scholesy though.
It simply is because it's obvious to anyone except the truly blinkered that he is a midfielder.
I'm still not convinced that interview was actually real. I remember there was some talk about him being lost in translation or something like that.
maybe by left back he meant on the bench?
ooohhh that was harsh. hope he puts it together this season. his inteview the other day sounded positive enough.
They promised to feed him after it was done.
I seem to remember Anderson actually saying that he could play left back, but that isn't really the point. He's become a parody of himself, has Scholesy.
Agreed, and I also think he is more an attacking midfielder.
I think he, like how we have seen with Nani of late last season and the beginning of the current one, needs to be given the chance to impose himself on a game and show why Fergie once said he can be Scholes' nearest replacement.
That will come with a combination of hard work and a little confidence from the manager. If he succeeds on both fronts, he will make the muppets forget about
quicker than you can say "Ozil".And it was his favourite position. It makes even more sense to try him there.
I also said Obertan should be played as a striker. And Tosic should be played on the right/behind striker like Messi. These were also mocked initially, but I saw a few more people saying the same thing later in the season.
Given Obertan had played centrally and Tosic had played wide right cutting in for their respective u21s that was hardly a ground-breaking prediction.
I did not say it was ground breaking.
I'm a big fan of Anderson. I think his composure and, now, his experience, for a player of his age is immense.
The only thing I find annoying is those who cling to the notion that many of us had before we had ever seen Anderson play that he would be some sort of Ronaldinho or Brazilian attacking midfielder. He never has been, and he never has looked like such a player. What Anderson is instead is a tenacious ball winner with superior athleticism, energy and technical ability. He is more of a Keane or Ince than a Scholes-type of player. I don't think we even have any evidence that United's scouts thought he would be a natural goal-scoring midfielder when the club went for him.
The only thing I find annoying is those who cling to the notion that many of us had before we had ever seen Anderson play that he would be some sort of Ronaldinho or Brazilian attacking midfielder. He never has been, and he never has looked like such a player. What Anderson is instead is a tenacious ball winner with superior athleticism, energy and technical ability. He is more of a Keane or Ince than a Scholes-type of player. I don't think we even have any evidence that United's scouts thought he would be a natural goal-scoring midfielder when the club went for him.
So a tenacious ball-winner with superior athleticism, energy and technical ability. Plus can fill in at fullback. Our very own Essien. Sans long-range shooting ability.
Anderson is no left back. He is a hardworking box to box midfielder. I can't understand why so many of you are writing him off at age 21. Ok he will never be a goalscoring midfielder but he is a brilliant talent whose specific characteristics may allow us to use 4-4-2 more often.
I thought the left back thing was a mistranslation and he meant playing wide left
If Anderson can keep things a bit more simple and possibly drift a bit left and start getting good crosses in like Fletch, I"m sure this year will be his break through season. I'm going with Anderson for 5 goals and 10 assists.
More likely if you look at where he played in the past.
I still have faith in Anderson. He has all the skills and talent to succeed, seems more of a mental thing with him. If he sorts that out (and grows up), he will be a huge success. Ppl were raving about him not too long ago
It's more like consistency and expectations from the fans...
Anderson has done a marvelous job as a 22 yr old. Shot a penalty in the CL's for us, not to mention he's bullied the likes of Gerrard and Fabregas... Scored against Spurs...
His best weapon is to distract a GK when we're having free kicks and do not EVER underestimate this skill, scrolling back to around 3 free kicks, catch of Anderson doing his dance and glaring at the GK, for example Hargreave's free kick, it is Hilarious.
Anderson has done a marvelous job as a 22 yr old. Shot a penalty in the CL's for us, not to mention he's bullied the likes of Gerrard and Fabregas... Scored against Spurs...
His best weapon is to distract a GK when we're having free kicks and do not EVER underestimate this skill, scrolling back to around 3 free kicks, catch of Anderson doing his dance and glaring at the GK, for example Hargreave's free kick, it is Hilarious.
He's got a lot to prove. Yes he's only 22 but so far he's not really shown any real consistency at doing anything really well over a period. Midfield is a big concern and I would like to see some regular combinations featuring there. Nobody except Fletcher is a certainty. For different reasons, none of Carrick, Anderson, Gibson, Hargreaves and Scholes have featured regularly over the last season or two. Scholes on current form can't be left out but at his age it will be an issue of nursing him through as the season gets tougher. Young Cleverley may get a chance but probably nothing more than appearance off the bench and the CC of course.
I don't think chopping and changing the midfield helps with consistency both individually and the team. Some must feature more regularly than others. Quite where Anderson fits in remains to be seen. Clearly he has talent but it needs to be harnessed into a specific role. Injuries and maybe off field antics don't help his cause.
We missed out on Ozil which was a great pity but I see the paper talk is now on Van der Vaart and Raul Merieles. We definitely need consistent and reliable quality in the middle. Big name signings with little re-sale value and who demand high wages goes against current transfer policy though.
I don't think chopping and changing the midfield helps with consistency both individually and the team. Some must feature more regularly than others. Quite where Anderson fits in remains to be seen. Clearly he has talent but it needs to be harnessed into a specific role. Injuries and maybe off field antics don't help his cause.
We missed out on Ozil which was a great pity but I see the paper talk is now on Van der Vaart and Raul Merieles. We definitely need consistent and reliable quality in the middle. Big name signings with little re-sale value and who demand high wages goes against current transfer policy though.
Started football training yesterday according to SAF in his press conference
'But my favourite position is left-back in a 4-4-2 formation, the position of Roberto Carlos, and I've already played there for Brazil.'
Great news. Must be way ahead of schedule.
How many times have Brazil played a traditional 4-4-2 ?
That Carlos left back position had him playing more as a winger then defender.
SAF spent a bit of time talking about Anderson at the presser. Already know that he started training but, he was asked if he'd kick on this season and maybe add goals. Summary of what he had to say was
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No, it doesn't. We have the best left back in the world there already, with one of the most promising young ones just behind him.
What happened to Tosic, again?
Evra is the only player in the team who does not get a rest during the season. I think Anderson would be better at LB than Fabio.
That is a different debate.
Can we stop feeding the Anderson at LB discussion- it isn't going to happen. He is a central midfielder. It's what he was bought for, it is what he will excel at, magnificent engine, very good eye, strong and just needs to learn to better weight his passes.
Shots on target will be a bonus - let alone goals but, once he has the confidence of playing consecutive games, think we'll perhaps finally see him do better in the shooting department. He has the technique to strike the ball so it seems, just needs that bit of luck to perhaps give him the confidence to do it right in games.
Shots on target will be a bonus - let alone goals but, once he has the confidence of playing consecutive games, think we'll perhaps finally see him do better in the shooting department. He has the technique to strike the ball so it seems, just needs that bit of luck to perhaps give him the confidence to do it right in games.
It's great to hear Fergie say that about his attitude, what with a lot of people citing that as a problem of his of late.
I wouldn't worry about his shooting, I would worry about how wasteful he is in possession and how little he shows himself open for teammates. That's what has stood out for me every time I have watched him. He is a big strong lad with a good eye for a pass but he is very direct and doesn't do the simple stuff at all well.
I'm sure Anderson would be excellent there - he's a very gifted player - however, it's an absolute waste of his talents.
Though I'm sure you don't believe he's technically gifted enough to be a hit anywhere else.
This is true - I cannot see why people call him technically gifted. He is no Micah Richards either though. I think he can do OK in midfield, but left back requires less technical ability.
Said it before, I'll say it again: this is a huge season for the lad.
It's irrelevant, obviously. He's an amazing athlete, an astute dribbler, has great vision and a good engine. Far less talented and athletic players than Anderson have made a name for themselves in football.
Not sure about the great engine. He was huffing and puffing his last season and hardly made it the full 90. If he comes in lean and mean I think he will definitely challenge for a place, but it's all up to him and how dedicated he is. He's got the potential, and has shown glimpses of his talent, now it's time to put it all together on a consistent basis.
For some reason people seem to forget that in his first two seasons Anderson never got a chance at building up fitness or getting a break from football. In his first season he was coming of injury but, if not mistaken played in the Copa Libertdores that summer as well. Second season was part of the Brazil squad at the Olympics.
In that time he's got this stigma that he can't finish games, partially true because he did put in a lot of work / effort and some point after the 60-70 mark would tire.
Last season for me that wasn't the case. If you look at the games he played from the game he played against Spurs (Carling Cup) till the unfortunate Fulham - he was putting in very good all action performances for pretty much the full 90 and it was for several games straight in a very short span.
Coincidentally last season was also the first time he'd got a proper rest and pre-season with us.
Not saying he can't improve on fitness but, also think he had done quite well to be able to finish games off at a high level.
Edit: In 2007 before he joined us - he played in Copa America - not Libertadores.
This is his year. The fat little bastatd.
This.
Hes yong an lirnen
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