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Originally Posted by Luffy
That's the main scenario I could see mata leaving because like kagawa he can't do so well in other systems.
Only thing I'd say is if we got a Ronaldo or reus in then it'd be an upgrade. If you've got 3 or 4 players in your team who can beat one defender semi regularly then you become ridiculously difficult to play against. We have two in di Maria and januzaj right now. Mata doesn't really give us that same threat. But love his link up play tbh, helps those around him to play nice intricate football.
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comes down to LvG being as good as his word and not playing players out of their positions
yeah, if he goes with a 10 then it should be Mata, certainly rather than any of the strikers. that would be front tip of the diamond or behind two strikers. if he goes with strikers split long and a 4 or 5 in midfield then Mata is struggling to get in the side. assuming there's no need to ease the wage bill for a while then surely Mata should be retained at all costs with a view to the CL next season.