[Megathread 2.0] General Mourinho Discussion

Axelnite · 1時間前

He hasn't even managed a game yet, but other fans are hating. Loving it!

daveor · 1時間前

Zlatan - hes become a specialist at bullying smaller teams.
This isn't to say he isn't good in big games but hes dominant vs smaller sides. Hopefully he can turn some of these drab draws/narrow losses like we had vs Norwich, Bournemouth and Sunderland into wins.

Crusty_Gammon_Flaps · 1時間前

If we get Zlatan it will be insane. I hope we can get transfers done quick so they they can all get a chance in preseason.

Baelix · 1時間前

I'm still over here like..

Edit: Managed roughly -50 in about 20 minutes on r/soccer. Feels good to be home! :)

ThisisHodor · 52分前

Jose Mourinho's Red Army!

But seriously, I think this is the end for Mata. If we end up signing Willian and Rooney moves to midfield, then there's no room for him in the squad. Herrera is better defensively, I think Mourinho will make Schneiderlin come good again, and we will probably sign a playmaker.

XXX-Rx_RnR · 1時間前

Who does u/D1794 want to see the most around Old Trafford next season?

pearlz176 · 1時間前

Why are we not being linked with Right Wingers? Apart from Willian(which isn't realistic), all we see are links to strikers and CBs.

Axelnite · 1時間前

Just need Zlatan now to be signed up

Scarred_Shadow · 1時間前

I think if Mata leaves, Valencia could be a plausible destination. I know player trades don't happen anymore, but with Mourinho's reported interest in Andre Gomes and Mata's history with Valencia, I think there could be a deal there.

brownbeaver2412 · 1時間前

I want mourinho to bring the fear factor back to the club. I want to maul the shit teams in the league, not stick 1 goal past them after 2 fucking shots on target. I want pulis to feel the need to play two goalkeepers and 10 centre backs against us to keep us out.

ColdandTense · 1時間前

Giggs, please leave now.

fasimm · 1時間前

I have disliked him for so long, he's been the enemy. How can he make me start to love him after one short interview? Hope I guess

have_free_phone_con · 1時間前

This seems like a good head-to-head comparison: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10295131/jose-mourinhos-record-against-guardiola-wenger-ranieri-klopp-pochettino-and-conte

capedcrushredder · 46分前

I fervently hope he'll sign Zlatan. If he scores 30+ goals again in the PL, it'll just be an added bonus to the swagger he brings to the pitch and (hopefully) the confidence to the dressing room. The younger lads will only benefit from his experience.

I read he isn't too impressed with Smalling and Blind as a CB pairing, so a decent CB is on the cards. Who exactly, time will tell.

He may let the likes of Carrick and Rojo leave. Mata, i hope he retains, even if as an impact sub. He's a quality player and a fantastic human being, a great ambassador for the club and football in general.

I'd go with a 4-2-3-1 for the bigger games and 4-3-3 or a wide 4-4-2 diamond for the more routine ones. Would personally love to see a Zlatan/Martial pairing up front with Rashford being subbed in, in the second half, assuming Zlatan's body can't take the strain of a full-length PL match.

With the youth, he seems to be showing signs of relenting a little if he thinks they have what it takes (Zouma at Chelsea is the most recent example that comes to mind). That said, hope Pereira, TFM, CBJ and Varela get decent runs out, especially in Cup ties, with Shaw firmly in the first-team picture.

Lastly, imho it would be best to allow Januzaj and Memphis to leave for loans at clubs wherein they would get a lot of playing time, they're flair players and they need that confidence of having carried a team/been indispensable to a squad to get their mojo back.

Here's hoping Mou's track record remains...well, on track.

ShawkingShawt · 1時間前

Can't wait for the new season to begin now. It's going to be a long summer with all the transfer rumours..

MonsieurRyan · 1時間前

I think he'll try to sign: Zlatan, Griezmann, one of Stones/Greek dude, one of Kroos/Neves/Gomes

Won't sell many: One of Jones/Rojo, Mata

Play 4-3-3 in big games and 4-2-3-1 against smaller teams

He will play the youth players that were already given a chance by LVG. So likely won't see Tuanzebe or Williams this next season. They are really the only two who have yet to break into the senior squad that are ready from u21.

gldmartin · 1時間前

I feel like we are already a better team.

Irru · 58分前

I get that people are happy, but the general mood here is that we've already won the 16/17 season.

Just... keep a cool head is my advice. After what happened to the Leauge this year, I'm not taking anything for granted.

Gugg256 · 1時間前

Never in my life would I have thought I'd see Mourinho (AND possibly) Zlatan at United. Am I dreaming?

electrocloq · 1時間前

Need to improve on our right winger first. Then, a centre midfield who fits Mourinho playstyle, like Matic. Then, a cb to partner Smalling. But, of course, Ibrahimovic should be included as well.

Apocalypse37 · 1時間前

He's gonna attract pure class players, for sure. I can see the likes of Willian and James Rodriguez being available. But we need a Ramos/Vidic like character holding our defense together. The refurbished squad is beginning to gel together so a complete overhaul could disrupt the foundation. I don't expect more than 4 ins.
I think that will depend on how the players progress in the Euro. Fellaini seems to be the likliest. I'm seriously worried about Shaw, though. The lad has the potential to be the best LB in our history but Mou thinks he is overrated. Maybe we'll loan out a few like Januzaj and Borthwick-Jackson. Memphis can possibly improve.
Mata sadly, will be taken down again. Herrera can flourish and knowing Mou's love for Rooney, I seriously doubt Mata's chances. Especially if Mou intends on buying a more physical CAM. But you also have Lingard to make quick runs from right so Mata won't be having that role either.
4-2-3-1/4-3-3 due to the amount of pace we've got running through the flanks. Expect Martial to be fed fully with all the crosses coming in. If we get Ibra, I expect us to play with two up front. More like a diamond formation.
If he sees potential, he will. But Mou barely pays any attention to the youth. But I expect him to uplift Pereira, Varela and TFM.

manunited9 · 1時間前

Obviously I hope he brings in Zlatan for a season or 2 to help us compete this next year. I also hope he can bring in at least one other large signing, my dream is AG. In addition resign Carrick for another year and then bring in a CB.

Formation I think depends on what our squad looks like, but it could be a 4-4-1-1.

StarLordOMT · 1時間前

I really hope Mata stays. He is my favourite and besides unlike at Chelsea there is no one 'better' than him.

Dave1711 · 1時間前

Well I think Zlatan will be done before the Euros. Aside from him who knows, the Manolas rumors are exciting.

Don't believe that Willian rumors we'd have to pay a lot I feel.

I think Mata is safe for now we don't have better options then him right now depending on signings I can see him staying.

erelim · 1時間前

I thought we'd get the same kind of siege mentality back with LvG but I was wrong, he was hard on the media but not to the extent that fergie and mou were. I hope mou brings that back, we need old Trafford to become a fortress again.

skorponok · 1時間前

Hell use 4-2-3-1. Zlatan will be brought in as the veteran presence to help the two young forwards. They will sign a centre back and probably a new right winger. Goodbye Juan Mata.

moaeta · 58分前

I think it's important to realize that we won't sign many big names this summer because of no Champions League.

I'm more excited for next summer transfers, when we'll be back to CL and hopefully with a title, a destination craved by players. This trash as happened with this Benfica dude that chose Bayern won't happen next summer.

ccdewa · 46分前

I just hope that he'll give our youth a chance even if it's just for rotation, what they need is more minutes of playing

kurama51 · 43分前

I think Mourinho will bring that fear factor back to United. With Fergie teams would be scared to come to Old Trafford, under Moyes and Van Gaal I feel teams did not see us as much of a threat. As for signings, you can be almost certain he is going to bring in someone from one of his previous clubs. I would not be surprised if he brings in Varane, Azpelicueta or even Willian. With Chelsea, Mourinho did not have a lot of restrictions on how he could play, so he chose to play a more tactical defensive game parking the bus so to speak). However I feel with United he has to play more entertaining and attractive football, he needs the creativity of Mata and will probably keep him for a few seasons.

jtopou · 34分前

I think Mou has proved that he can win titles.What he wants to prove with us is that he can also build dynasties. He has huge admiration for SAF and he wants to try to replicate what SAF has achieved in terms of longevity. He believes that filling SAF's shoes at MU could be his greatest achievement as manager.

He can revive underperforming players like Darmian and Memphis and he will continue to develop our youth.Rashford,TMF and Mcnair can become great players under him. Darmian is a Mou type of full back and he will have a great career under him. Basti will have a great season as well.

I don't think that he wants to make a tone of transfers.Zlatan, a CB like Manolas,a RW and a DM for the first window.A great DM is always fundamental on Mou's teams and I can see him spend big for a DM.

maaahir · 21分前

My only concern is the youth.

What happens to Martial, Rashford, Depau, Fosu Mensah, Periera, Januzaj etc?

_thedarkknight · 1分前

I'm here for the karma.

ttjoelker · 1時間前

I think we'll see a different Mourinho. He'll play the youth, he'll develop our squad as opposed to buying a bunch of class, quality players and spending a ton of money. We'll play exciting football. I do not think he will sell Mata. He may not use him every game, but he'll keep him around. He's a fan favourite, that has to account for something.

noahcg123 · 1時間前

A lot of question marks right now surrounding the team, but the buzz and excitement right now is awesome.

rayray604 · 1時間前

I think he'll sign Zlatan, Manolas and possibly William, that would reinforce our much need areas (ST, CB and RW). I don't see him selling that many players on his first year, he might get rid of Januzaj, Rojo and/or James Wilson. I think he'll play a 4-2-3-1 like he did at Chelsea

Valencia---Smalling---Manolas---Shaw

   Schneiderlin------Herrera

            Rooney

Willian-----------Zlatan-------Martial

I'm very optimistic on our youth. I think he'll further develop Rashford, TFM, CBJ and Lingard and give them much playing time.

repliestotwats · 1時間前

I think we need to sign a top centre back. For me, Rojo hasn't been good enough. I can see Blind staying but playing in a more advanced position or as backup for Shaw at full back.

I reckon he'll set us up like this with Rooney as a 10 and Herrera as an 8.

-------------Zlatan--------------

Martial----Rooney----Memphis

----Schneiderlin----Herrera

Shaw---Smalling---X---Darmian

--------------De Gea------------

edit: Im trying to format this shit bear with me - right that's as good as you're gonna get

Moccabear64 · 1時間前

i don't want to sound romantic but there is something different bout Mourinho's demeanor. and there is a different sense of excitement and expectancy. i think we have player like Memphis, pereira and rashford who are going to absolutely thrive under a brilliant people person like mourinho but time will tell.

IwanJones10 · 1時間前

Signings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psxzv0k6Rc0
Zlatan, James, Manolas, Varane, Griezmann

Sell: Fellaini, Blind, Mata, Jones, Rojo
Loan: Januzaj, Memphis, Rashford, Borthwick-Jackson, Perriera

Stated above

4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3

              Zlatan
   Martial---Herrera---James
           Schniederlin
Shaw---Varane---Smalling---Darmian
             De Gea

Yes

EDIT: Again people now knowing how to use downvoting

datguywilson · 1時間前

i love murino i want cr7 and bae and zlatan ibrahimoviks we wil win the ligue

/s

Pos	Team	Pld	GD	Pts
3	Tottenham	38	34	70
4	Manchester City	38	34	66
5	Manchester Utd	38	14	66
6	Southampton	38	18	63
7	West Ham Utd	38	14	62

Comp	Date	Opponent	Result
FA	21st May	C. Palace (n)	2-1 W
PL	17th May	B'mouth	3-1 W
PL	10th May	West Ham(a)	3-2 L
PL	7th May	Norwich (a)	0-1 W
PL	1st May	Leicester	1-1 D
FA	23rd Apr	Everton (n)	2-1 W

Player	Goals	Assists	Games
A. Martial	17	8	45 (4)
W. Rooney	15	4	38 (3)
J. Mata	10	9	47 (5)
Memphis	7	4	27 (16)
M. Rashford	7	2	18
J. Lingard	6	4	31 (6)
A. Herrera	5	5	28 (11)

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