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Fellaini appreciation thread (self.reddevils)

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I definitely feel he played a huge part yesterday, not only providing a great aerial presence for set pieces (which Crystal Palace are excellent at - more than 50% of their goals), never felt afraid with him in the box, but also holding up the ball well and being a continuous attacking threat.

He had also been playing well before his suspension, and I can only wonder how his presence might've affected the result vs West Ham.

Might be his last match as well, so thank you Fellaini.

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[–]JTheRageSir Alex Chapman Ferguson 38ポイント39ポイント  (2子コメント)

I'm so glad we didn't sell him to Napoli.

[–]shaktilal 9ポイント10ポイント  (0子コメント)

Leg injury came at the right time

[–]LDN2016 4ポイント5ポイント  (0子コメント)

Not just this match but the man dragged us along with Rooney and Valencia to the final.

That perfect tackle he made vs Everton was such beautiful technique and determination.

He's finally showing why Belgium see him as a boxtobox and not a no. 10 target man or CM who sits deep.

He's covering ground, his positioning is impeccable as always but he's also making great tackles and producing quality moments of technical ability that create chances.

He was whiskers away from having a hattrick. Twice off the woodwork.

I'd prefer an upgrade in midfield to start but I think he's comfortably ahead of anything Ander or Morgan have shown.

Indespensable squad option that I'd be happy to start unless we can buy a genuine upgrade like Matuidi.

[–]Prof_DumbbelldoreRuud 20ポイント21ポイント  (9子コメント)

Might be his last match as well

Come on mate people are acting like a mass exodus is going to happen, anyone with a brain that has a properly functioning memory knows he's a good player. He's never come out and said he's unhappy with his role at United, so why would he go. He's an ideal backup/rotation option and until he's vocally not happy with that then i can't see him going.

But yeah i agree, i really like Fella as a player and he was one of the best players on the pitch yesterday.

[–]Belgiumba 4ポイント5ポイント  (2子コメント)

Jose doesn't like big Belgians.

[–]slippstroke 22ポイント23ポイント  (1子コメント)

I think Jose would definitely like Fellaini, he likes big strong combative midfielders. He'll like Schneiderlin as well and I can see him playing Herrera at number 10.

[–]Kambei1311LVG 9ポイント10ポイント  (0子コメント)

I don't think people really care about the practicalities of squad building. People here just want to sign good players and get rid of players they don't like, and that's just it.

At the moment I just don't see the benefit of shipping off Fellaini. He's 28, so he's still got several years left in the tank, he's a decent Premier League calibre player, and if we sold him we wouldn't get paid significantly.

That aside, our midfield is also in a situation where Carrick's legs are about to go (and he might not get a contract renewal), while Schweinsteiger's legs have pretty much already gone and he's permanently stuck in a physio room.

Why would you get rid of a player who seems happy to serve as depth? He's young, he's physically imposing, and he has a decent eye for goal. Why not keep that?

[–]Rolling_TomassiShaw 2ポイント3ポイント  (5子コメント)

He went to Rome the other week with his agent to discuss a move. He could easily be gone this summer.

[–]LDN2016 -1ポイント0ポイント  (4子コメント)

Would be shocked if he left. Can't see Mourinho sanctioning that sale.

[–]TheFormidableGiantRooney 1ポイント2ポイント  (3子コメント)

Based on what exactly? The dude is terrible with the ball at his feet.

[–]LDN2016 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Since when is Mourinho of all managers desperate for midfielders with phenomenal xavi-esque technical ability?

if a possession obsessed manager like lvg can't stop using him, I have no doubts a manager like Mourinho who demands physicality, aerial battles and attritional football will love fella.

[–]BertrandRusDave -1ポイント0ポイント  (1子コメント)

Mikel played a lot under mourinho and he wasn't that good with the ball at his feet either

[–]TheFormidableGiantRooney 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Mikel plays a totally different role to Fellaini. Let's not talk about playing Fellaini at CDM again like in 13-14, he was so crap.

Also Mikel, as crap as he is, is way better with the ball at his feet than Fellaini.

[–]mink_manBellion 14ポイント15ポイント  (0子コメント)

Been brilliant. Loads of fans whenever he was named in the line up used to give out about it but I always pointed out that we wouldn't have got top 4 last year without him and we wouldn't have won the FA cup without him.

[–]arjunitedredFußballgott 11ポイント12ポイント  (4子コメント)

Best chest in the world! Will be interesting to see how José would use him.

[–]astarkey12Smalling 6ポイント7ポイント  (3子コメント)

Was he awarded an assist for his chest on Mata's goal?

[–]popcornelephant 9ポイント10ポイント  (0子コメント)

He should be the first and only holder of the Ballon Chest

[–]tiger1296Masturbinho 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

The guy is a huge asset to United, with his great height and physicality, he can break up play, important hold up man up top, great defensive responsibility in set pieces.

Very important to us, we definitely miss him when he doesn't play.

[–]SoulsApartMata 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

His role in Mata's goal was obviously (and rightfully) overshadowed by Rooney's amazing run, but it shouldn't be underplayed how important his chest to Mata was - it set Mata up perfectly. Not sure anyone else in the team has the chest control to have done as well Fellaini did there.

Important player for United for sure.

[–]Avenged_KnotMagic Mike 4ポイント5ポイント  (0子コメント)

He's great with his chest, he's great at holding up the ball, and he's great at set-piece defence. But he's just so terrible with his head, which is really annoying because he gets it to balls so easily. The amount of times I've seen him rubbing his afro in anguish after nodding a headed chance wide this season is ridiculous.

[–]nainaissonFellaini 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Ever since LVG figured out how to use him properly, the game at West Ham would have at least been a draw. Too bad Fellaini doesn't just let people pull his hair out without reacting. Thanks, FA Nazis.

[–]Sirganicus 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I think Felli plays well in a team that has great crossers of the ball. In the current United team, there are good crossers of the ball but not great ones. Imagine if he had becks on the right .....

[–]rehanTCh 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

made me feel like a fool over the past couple of performances for criticizing him. Well done to the lad, he's played really well, offered both an attacking threat and defensive work. Wonder if the next manager would keep him or not.

[–]jjjkongSmalling 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

He might not be the perfect starting player but he surely is one of the best squad players to have in PL. He offers so much against physically strong teams, and I wonder if ppl actually want him sold. We need bench deapth, if he is willing to stay, I dont see a reason to sell him.

[–]TheFormidableGiantRooney 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I actually thought he missed a lot of headed opportunities yesterday.

He's terrible with the ball at his feet too. Agreed he can be an asset, as he has shown over the last two years. But I fundamentally don't like the style football we're dictated to play when he's in the team, and generally speaking i don't think he's a good enough calibre of player if we want to win the league.

[–]MegaxJak1Amigo #3 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

And he only elbowed ONE person. ONE!!

Jokes aside, what a presence he was in our midfield. He was constantly winning tackles, making himself available for passes, keeping the ball, being in the box.

[–]Moral_InsanityDe Gea 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I love Fellaini (coincidently he lives across the road from me and I bump into him whilst walking my dog fairly regularly).

But I can't help but feel the niggle that whilst he disrupts the other person jumping for the ball, he also seems to not get his own head on it more often that not.

I can't put my finger on it but he just seems to either not be jumping or forcing his way actually onto the ball most times - when he does, we see what happens but most times it's almost like he loses out to the opposition without completely losing out.

Maybe I'm expecting to much.