03 Aug 2015 12:14:41
Hi guys,
I'm starting to get worried about our inability to sign a CB.
We have bolstered our midfield, but we also need to add more options to the defense and forward line .
Also, I have watched depay throughout the preseason & I don't think I want him playing behind the striker, I think he's better suited to the LW role .
What are your thoughts ?

1.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 12:36:48
Have you watched Depay play the LW role yet? Not disagreeing with you just wondering what you are basing your assertion on.

2.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 12:42:44
ALAMIN,

I think LVG likes his wingers to work hard and get back, by playing Depay in the free role behind the striker he is allowing him free reign to attack teams either side at pace. I can understand why he is doing this, it takes a bit of pressure off and allows him to concentrate on his attacking games, also Ashley Young has done nothing to deserve being dropped in my opinion. I would like to see what Depay can do on the wing as well though, he is certainly an exciting player, could be somewhat of an x factor for us this year while defenders try to work him out.

I think we need a centre back, so does everybody else, so I imagine the club are working hard on it, no need to panic just yet.

3.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 13:38:51
For me it's madness not to play Depay down the left. He would cause all kinds of havoc. No disrespect to Young, I know he done well last season.
Aaaaaand I know 'Henry' conversion too.
Just why change a winner?.
😕

4.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 13:41:33
ALAMIN - Like GDS i think he could be better deployed behind Rooney. Take all defensive responsibility off him and let's him do what he does best. LvG has managed him before and i think he know best.

5.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 13:55:16
I want to see Depay on the wing as well, but I think Depay is the best player in the team that can receive the ball with his face turned to our GK and then turn immediately to the opposite GK without a problem. Not many players have the ability to do this without any pressure (Messi, Hazard, Sanchez).

6.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 17:43:11
Most CBs on the market thing DDG is leaving, meaning that they will actually have to do some work if they sign for us.