True. I'd still say Rooney is slightly the better in that position.
The Manager's press conference today at 12:00 BST
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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.
Keeping everthing crossed for this also.
And that's also a main reason why we need to strenghten despite our players being in good form right now. These injuries won't go away, especially not with more games to play.
I'm about done with Phil Jones tbh, Cannot possibly keep the 3 injury amigos next season.
This match has the scent of a scoreless draw all over it.
I would be happy with a draw at this stage.
Fe.k sake I just wanted to wait for the game without any worries. Now I'm going through this and Carrick, Rojo, Jones out thread like a mad man. 
If Blind and Jones are fit we are still in decent shape. Shaw can play on the left and Blind as the DM.
I felt a calm confidence that we will win and we should by all means still play for victory.
I felt a calm confidence that we will win and we should by all means still play for victory.
He looks quite uncomfortable when asked specifics about the injuries. He dodges the "what exactly is wrong with each of them" and "how long will each player be out" questions completely, only saying "this match" … anyone else think a cunning ruse might be afoot?
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I would not be surprised if we go back to 352 but I think that would be a mess with the attack Chelsea have.
I will laugh my arse of if one of them if not 3 of them appear in the lineup tomorrow.
This but probably McNair for Blackett IMO.
‘We have four injuries who played the last match so that’s not so good for us,’ said Van Gaal. ‘We had very good hope that we should recover two of the four but it’s not like that. Carrick is out and Rojo is out, but also Blind and Jones.
‘It’s because of the distance between the matches. Blind and Jones were very close to playing but it was not enough.
I thought he said
"We had very good hope that we could recover two of the four, but it is not like that. So Carrick is out, and Rojo is out, but also Blind and Jones"
Just shows how much we need another CB and midfielder in the summer. I'm glad we'll be getting them for sure. As for the Chelsea game - a loss wouldn't be the end of the world, but I'm confident we'll get something from the game even without Carrick and Blind.
yeah, that's what he says in the video alright.
I've been completely done with him for a while. 3rd best centreback at best and worst injury record.
I was reading a few old threads the other day and literally nothing has changed. Everyone was moaning that the more talented centreback, Smalling was at right back, while Jones was steaming around rash as you like out of position and in one of the threads, twice and about 5 pages apart, they were moaning about his injuries and how he'll grow out of it. He's not changed a bit in 4 years.
He definitely says he "had" hope about Blind and Jones, so if we go by what he's saying they're out.
Back to bricking it then.
Back to bricking it then.
Chelsea are so lucky, 2 scraped wins in a row due to awful GK mistakes and now us, one of the form teams in the league severely weakened with injuries.
Despite that I think we can get a draw, Van Gaal will come up with a plan.
Despite that I think we can get a draw, Van Gaal will come up with a plan.
Doubt Blind and Jones will be back as some are suggested, but it seems that they'll be back for the Everton game, thankfully. Not sure how long Carrick and Rojo are out, though.
Asked to explain how Rojo, Jones and Blind got injured, van Gaal said: "They are all from the game against Manchester City. Blind has played on because he always wants to play on, but the tackle from [Vincent] Kompany was of course the reason.
feck Company! And some pundits say he would have been unlucky to get a red?
feck Company! And some pundits say he would have been unlucky to get a red?
QPR almost held them with Clint Hill in defence
Clint Hill
Clint Hill
"its not logical", has he been catching up on Star Trek since Leonard Nimoy passed away?
Damn you Kompany!
What did he say about Giggs?
3-5-2 returns..
Young and val as wingbacks.. Blackett McNair and Smalling at the back
Young and val as wingbacks.. Blackett McNair and Smalling at the back
Can't believe these injuries... would take a jammy draw tomorrow.
I still think we will tonk em... Jose hasnt a clue what we will do. All his preparations gone through the window.
Big disappointment, we we re looking good for at least a draw but are there for the taking now. Whatever formation or lineup we pick we are struggling in defence and midfield and if we have to play RVP or falcao we blunt our attack as well.
Chelsea are playing poorly but they should have enough to win the game now.
Chelsea are playing poorly but they should have enough to win the game now.
Yeah, I'm also fully confident that they have no chance now
Fergie used to have the same outlook about his desire to spend time with young players and help them in their career. I love it.
Good lord. Just saw the news regarding our injuries. Couldn't come at a better fecking time, eh.
Ddg
Valencia smalling McNair young
Rooney
Herrera fellaini
Mata RVP di Maria
Let's just score more than them yeaValencia smalling McNair young
Rooney
Herrera fellaini
Mata RVP di Maria
really disappointing news given how confident we all were, i'd have probably taken a draw anyway but i expected us to be positive in getting it whereas now chances are we'll be a bit more negative in our approach.
having said all that, imagine the confidence boost we'd get if we beat them now, with so many key players out - its not beyond the realms
having said all that, imagine the confidence boost we'd get if we beat them now, with so many key players out - its not beyond the realms
"We had very good hope that we should recover two of the four, but it's not like that. So Carrick is out and Rojo is out but also Blind and Jones. That's the worst scenario."
Step up Falcao..
I think if there's anything that Van Gaal has said to throw people off the scent in the presser it could be the suggestion Rooney will play in midfield. He wouldn't go as far to completely lie about injuries, but the suggestion Rooney would be moved back seemed to have a "maybe" element and the fact he'd never want to give up his line up suggests he may be playing games. I think there's a good chance we'll see Herrera and Fellaini at the base of midfield with Di maria/Young/Mata as the 3 behind Rooney.
@Dominos I really, really, really hope you're right.
On another note, does anyone have a link to the full presser?
Thanks in advance if so.
On another note, does anyone have a link to the full presser?
Thanks in advance if so.