Shinji Kagawa
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
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Sometimes he really plays like an "angel".
It's a great account. Had me in stitches all day.
I hate evil kagawa he is not funny.
Agreed.
Both Rio and Carrick follow EvilKagawa.
Doesn't mean I find him find him funny.
That's an awful account. Personally the only football related parody account worth following on twitter is that of Wenger.
The hipsters are gone as far as hating poor Shinji's Twitter account now...
always found Big Sam one quite funny
Shinji should get another couple of games in the No.10 position, and then it'll be his forever
He needs to play in his natural position. The team looks so much better every time he does.
He was fantastic against Leverkusen imo., it's getting boring now but we really should play him in this bloody hole.
Kagawa needs someone like Giggs or Carrick behind him, playing him those balls through the middle otherwise he will struggle. The way we counter-attacked suited him as our transition between defence and attack was fast paced and meant there was a lot of space for him to operate in, since the Leverkusen players hadn't gotten back into position. When we play our usual game we are often slow and ponderous in the build-up and tend to give the opposition so much time to get ten men organised behind the ball then we are faced with the uphill task of having to struggle to break them down. For that to work more, and we have pacy players, the passing through the middle has to be fast, precise and penetrative. If we go back to a slow build-up style of play, I reckon even playing Kagawa through the middle won't make much difference as imo it's quicker passing through midfield that will help Kagawa shine in our team.
I really like him, he's a real joy to watch at times.
As as far as playing him RvP and Rooney in the same game, we could give a 4-3-1-2 a go, it's narrowish though.
I really like him, he's a real joy to watch at times.
As as far as playing him RvP and Rooney in the same game, we could give a 4-3-1-2 a go, it's narrowish though.
I love Evil Kagawa, genuinely makes me laugh. Worth noting that it's completely wrong about him playing in the hole against Belgium and the Netherlands though - as usual for Japan, Honda played central and Kagawa out wide.
What he needs more than just playing in the hole imo is to have a midfield behind him who constantly plays the right balls to him and mates who are moving around/into space and available for little, quick passing moves. Then he can bring out the best of him but too often we're not mobile enough and our midfield finds it hard to bring the ball forward
Ah feck I just can't take it seriously any more after that.
The key difference, as you point out, was not simply playing Kagawa in the hole but the movement around him.
Nani was roaming across the length of the pitch, sometimes playing 1-2s with Valencia, Rooney was dropping in towards him, Giggs was advancing towards him. The result of our added dynamism in Germany was that Kagawa had the options and angles to play the quick passes he excels at.
For Kagawa, and for United to excel, we need to have constant movement in the forward areas. Too often this season we've looked like a fussball side with players planted firmly in parts of the field and unwilling to move any closer to each other, hitting long balls and just hoping a floated cross will find its way to somebody.
That's for sure, whoever plays at number 10, if there is no movement then the player is gonna look half the player. Kagawa alone is not the answer for a more fluid attacking play.
I've been looking through some videos of his performances for us this season. One thing I've noticed, is that he actually has managed to improve(
) in 2 aspects of the game after joining us: aerial duels and winning the ball back.
It's not like he's winning a ton of headers, but he's definitely winning more than he used to. His passing with the head is especially good. For being so short and skinny, I think he's as good as we can expect him to be.
) in 2 aspects of the game after joining us: aerial duels and winning the ball back.It's not like he's winning a ton of headers, but he's definitely winning more than he used to. His passing with the head is especially good. For being so short and skinny, I think he's as good as we can expect him to be.
I've been looking through some videos of his performances for us this season. One thing I've noticed, is that he actually has managed to improve(
It's not like he's winning a ton of headers, but he's definitely winning more than he used to. His passing with the head is especially good. For being so short and skinny, I think he's as good as we can expect him to be.
Well to be fair, he hardly tried to challenge for headers in the past because he is quite small compared to some of the premier league defenders
But yes I agree, he's definitely improved more defensively and isn't as afraid to get stuck in, and lately he's been a lot more imposing on games, even from the wing.
Evil Kagawa is hilarious.
Moyes
Big game for him if used in the middle today, and I think he will, Welbeck will stay wide because of Walker probably. Time for him to step up, and to prove if he can threaten Rooney or van Persie for positions.
I think he will do well today. He links up well with Rooney.
Would love a goal for him today.
This is his biggest game for us. He's in his position in a big game away from home.
Moyes is really trusting him now, hopefully it'll work out.
Huge opportunity for him today. Will be tough in that area with Sandro and Paulinho though.
If he continues to play like this, I am expecting Moyes to sub him off early in second half, possibly even at half time. He isn't playing poorly, but he is almost non-existant.
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