05 Aug 2014 19:16:19
Wow
Did we just bid for Cuadrado?

1.) 05 Aug 2014
05 Aug 2014 19:35:05
Looks like we may have done, would prefer a cm or cb but he's still a top player, fits the system too. Where does this leave Ashley Young though? Poor lads worked his socks off. Also this could be the player Rooney was talking about being excited about.

2.) 05 Aug 2014
05 Aug 2014 19:47:10
Agree Young looks like a new player but don't think if we sign Cuadrado it will mean the end of Young. Has proven he is versatile and remember its a squad game and we will use different formations at times too. Plus competition for places is what made us a great team

3.) 05 Aug 2014
I believe in the tour we played that formation simply because of the unbalanced side LVG talked about.
We will still use that system plus change things around dependent on the team we play so a 4-3-3(for instance) is still an option.

4.) 05 Aug 2014
I would presume that Young will be back up to Shaw and Cuadrado will play rwb. If anything I think this means the van Gaal doesn't think Rafael or Valencia are good enough.

5.) 05 Aug 2014
Cuady & Valencia on the right.
Shaw & Young on the left.

Rafael is not reliable enough for LVG with his injuries and I think as wing backs are such a vital aspect of our game it isn't sensible having back up getting more games than first choice wing back.

I really rate Rafael, but I think his days are numbered, the injury in the US probably was the final nail.

6.) 05 Aug 2014
Agree with you there Danny. I think that's that case. I don't think Rafael or Valencia are up to Rwb position either. So that is a position we should look at. Both Valencia and Rafael could be good squad players and also leave the options for a more stable 4 4 2 formation in certain games or if we need to change tactics at all. So a new Rwb would be a good signing whether that be Cuadrado or somebody else but it makes sense!

7.) 05 Aug 2014
Herbie - The way we approached pre-season I'd be very surprised if we don't play 5 at the back for pretty much every game next season.

8.) 06 Aug 2014
Well that's what the newspapers say