Quote (cambovenzi @ Sep 15 2019 08:41pm)
This isn't consistent with the game, the play-by-play or anyone else's review of the game and players.
Very little was being created before he was subbed off, and then they immediately started gaining possession and taking shots.
He clearly was gassing more than others and is known for it at this stage in his career. His slow speed and lack of stamina is why many are calling for Gomes, Fred and others to see more opportunities to start games instead of him.
He can provide some offensive creativity late in games when we are looking to push for a winning or come-from-behind goal. That was the opposite of the case in this game as Leicester had most of the possession and United was defending an early lead.
vs no shots for long stretches and LC dominating possession most of the 2nd half.
then you do not understand football. mata is not there for his pace. he never needed his pace to be useful.
his role on that game was to find spaces and operate on a free role. since pogba was injured, the team needed him to be the focal point in attack.
stop playing football manager, watch real football matches, turn off commentary, look at how important a player like mata was that day to the team especially for the system ole wanted to play.
and dont let pundits, journalist fool you.