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Originally Posted by Part 36 Offer
Absolute dreamboat plus he can play on the left of a three at the back. Will be a brilliant signing if we get him. Mobile, strong in the air, great left foot, good composure on the ball and showed he has good technique with that goal in the WC. I remember tiberian suggesting that he's slow. I disagree - not the quickest player but i think he's a efficient mover and is certainly mobile. Powerful & strong in the tackle too.
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I still think he is a little slow, perhaps one paced might be the better way of putting it, but I am coming around to the idea of his signing. Very comfortable in the 3-5-2 that Van Gaal seems committed to, can play wing back, left CB and in a holding midfield role, all positions that could do with some back up.
Last season one of the major problems with the team was the lack of pace throughout, made Utd vulnerable on the break and lacking penetration going forward. Have to be careful with the balance of the side, especially if the attack will be built around the pedestrian 3 of Mata, Rooney and Van Persie, all wonderful footballers but none of them at this stage are rapid.