United away - pre-match thread

[zandvoort blue]

Quite relaxed really, and happy to get this game out of the way early in the season.
They will target Silva, and take turns in clipping his ankles. If that fails he will run riot.

0-2 (Nolito & Silva)

 

[SebastianBlue]

its a shame both Gundogen and Sane are not fit enough to start. Kelechi is good but tends to look a bit lost against better and more organised teams.

To be fair, nearly all of the evidence of that was under Pellers.

Times (and tactical training) have changed.

 

[razman]

Expected teams.. Thought there would be an outside chance of Fernando with Fernandinho... But pep has gone for attack... Good to see

Trust in pep

 

[Uptop]

I expect a kicking today, doubt clattenburg will give us much.

 

[blue corby]

They will go after Silva and try to put him out of the game in the first 10 mins

 

[Andy Morrisons jock strap]

Any news on why Gundogan is not on bench? He seemed confident he would be involved
Last week?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Other than Kolarov,its the team i'd have picked,we need to keep control of the ball,draw the fouls and pass them to death.

My worry......Is our team physically strong enough? i'm not sure,i think their physicality may give them the edge.

I'd have much preferred the option of the world class spine we're missing!

 

[ZZmaestro]

Moanignho's basic tactic again.
They will try to stay tight at the back, not conceding before they unleash Martial/Rashford against tiered legs around the 70' mark.

 

[Scouse Blue]

I never thought last season that I would see Kolarov starting as a left back under Pep in a derby. Very concerned about his lack of pace and "ability".

 

[Dr Jacoby]

I am fearful of the threat United pose on set pieces. Fellaini, Bailly, Ibrahimovic and Pogba could all prove to be very dangerous in this regard. Our best player in the air is arguably our right back. :S