02 Aug 2015 14:11:29
Does everyone really think that Carrick will be displaced by Bastian and Morgan this coming season? For me Carrick must play if he is fit as he was the reason for many of our better displays last season.

I hope Herrera is still the focal point of the midfield next season and I am worried about his place in the team due to LVGs lack of trust in him (or whatever it may be) as he was really our brightest spark next season.

It will be interesting to see how our midfield lines up next week. With many options available I hope we see a Carrick, Herrera and Morgan trio for the opener. Although with Van Gaal at the helm I wouldn't be suprised with a midfield of Bastian, Carrick and Blind starting and that for me is a worry.


1.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 14:46:17
Herrera is a class act, the lad obviously loves being at the club and conducts himself very well whilst being interviewed by MUTV, it would be a shame to see him frozen out by supposed bigger names that do not share his enthusiasm.
ADM should hang his head in shame.


2.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 14:53:35
LVG has already made it clear Blind will be starting as the left centre back, so i don't see him starting in a midfield three.

Based on preseason comments from LVG and performance of Schweinsteiger I believe he is likely to be on the bench with Carrick, Herrera and Schneiderlin starting. But football is a strange game anything can happen.


3.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 15:50:00
I'd wager it will be Carrick & Schneiderlin starting. Why do people keep thinking we will have 3 in CM? Depay will be behind Rooney, 2 wide players (Young/Mata/?) that leaves just 2 CM's from what I can tell.

Am I missing something obvious here?

Herrera will be rotting on the bench unfortunately, or the reserves as Fellaini & Schweinsteiger will be chosen ahead of him for the bench(Plan B). horrible.


4.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 16:33:06
Beast where are you getting your team set up and player information?


5.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 16:37:56
I can't see Herrera being anywhere other than the starting 11 when fit, he's our most mobile and creative CM. If he's dropped to the bench for multiple games or even the reserves then something is defiantly up.

Anyway didn't LvG kiss him at half time or after the game at some point last season? Here's to hoping LvG rates him.


6.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 16:43:30
Unreal do you know anyone called JMB


7.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 16:54:43
I watched the pre-season games, it's pretty obvious how he intends to set-up to me. Not long to wait now thank God.


8.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 17:42:28
Nobody in the squad will 'rot on the bench' this season, I expect plenty of squad rotation with so many games and everybody will get plenty of games. If herrera doesn't play against Spurs it doesn't mean he won't have a huge part to play in the season.


9.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 18:56:54
GDS2 - Talking about first 11 and the managers preference. I would have Herrera starting every week, but with a full squad to pick from and luck with injuries I don't see him getting many important games. Capital Cup and stuff.

Hopefully I'm wrong as he is one of the players I enjoy watching and I think he is an enabling player for others to excel, one of the few we have that moves for the ball and creates space.


10.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 07:41:05
A healthy carsick will always start. Herrera can play further up the pitch and i can see us playing 4231 in some games with carrick and schneiderling. and then young/lingard, depay and mata/janusaj and rooney on top.