Luis Neto has been called up to the National Team to replace the injured Pepe.
It's kind of silly that he was called up instead of Gonçalo Inácio who has taken his spot in our starting 11 but I know Fernando Santos likes to call up players he has worked before.
Speaking of Inácio, an interesting stat from yesterday.
From the 16 players we used against Guimarães, 8 were Academy products.
As I mentioned last night about the incredible debut of 16 year old (and 5 days) Dário Essugo, we are sending a clear message that the Academy is at the heart of our long term project and Rúben Amorim mentioned that in his post match interview, which I don't think it was a completely innocent commentary since Benfica has two prodigys that have been refusing to sign a contract with the club and the news has been that Jesus isn't willing to take a risk on Academy players against the wish of the president and Jesus even mentioned on an interview this week that it's not everyday that a João Félix comes through and also has ignored players like Bernardo Silva in the past.
It's kind of silly that he was called up instead of Gonçalo Inácio who has taken his spot in our starting 11 but I know Fernando Santos likes to call up players he has worked before.
Speaking of Inácio, an interesting stat from yesterday.
From the 16 players we used against Guimarães, 8 were Academy products.
As I mentioned last night about the incredible debut of 16 year old (and 5 days) Dário Essugo, we are sending a clear message that the Academy is at the heart of our long term project and Rúben Amorim mentioned that in his post match interview, which I don't think it was a completely innocent commentary since Benfica has two prodigys that have been refusing to sign a contract with the club and the news has been that Jesus isn't willing to take a risk on Academy players against the wish of the president and Jesus even mentioned on an interview this week that it's not everyday that a João Félix comes through and also has ignored players like Bernardo Silva in the past.
By Vini.lad Go To PostHow long will Ole survive without trophies?As long as the team keeps improving which it is.
By Doicare Go To PostAs long as the team keeps improving which it is.lol
By Doicare Go To PostAs long as the team keeps improving which it is.Excellent
By Eternity Go To PostlolWhat word do you learn next at kindergarden?
By Xpike Go To Postyou'd think the improvement will lead to a trophy somedayThat's generally how improvement works & this season United are favourites to win the Europa Cup.
By Vini.lad Go To PostExcellentGlad we all agree.
By Doicare Go To PostThat's generally how improvement works & this season United are favourites to win the Europa Cup.How is going from winning the Europa league to being favourites to win the Europa league an improvement?
By FortuneFaded Go To PostHow is going from winning the Europa league to being favourites to win the Europa league an improvement?Because that wasn't the year Solskjaer took over, Solskjaer took over when United were 6th in the league & playing like shit. And it's also hilarious that some people's definition of improvement is only measured by trophies, i guess that means Arsenal are doing fantastic & they're better than United.
The correlation between a team's development and trophies can be nebulous at times.
Spurs could win the league cup while being demonstrably worse than the entirety of the Poch era, where they won nothing.
Spurs could win the league cup while being demonstrably worse than the entirety of the Poch era, where they won nothing.
By JesalR Go To PostExcellent.
By JesalR Go To Post
lol
By batong_nr1_rangers_fan Go To PostHuh out of the left, what has he coached so far?Sociedad weans
By R436 Go To PostThe correlation between a team's development and trophies can be nebulous at times.Perfect take.
Spurs could win the league cup while being demonstrably worse than the entirety of the Poch era, where they won nothing.
By JesalR Go To Post💀💀
Knuckleball free kicks are the modern version of Roberto Carlos's free kick. Insanely low percentage and mostly unrepeatable to a useful degree.
By Pennywise Go To PostDumb to shoot from there
By FootbalIFan Go To PostDumb to shoot from thereWould you say that if it was Messi?
By FortuneFaded Go To PostWould you say that if it was Messi?No he's earned the right to do what he wants
By FootbalIFan Go To PostNo he's earned the right to do what he wants**except pens
By LFMartins86 Go To PostIf Boavista goes down I hope some other club snatches ElisBraga went from second to forth in one week and they are out of the Champions League qualification spots but they have already played Porto and Benfica (lost 0-2 to them tonight) while Benfica still has to play Porto and us on the tail end of the league.
But things are really tight on lower end of the table.6 points separate 9th from 18th, anything can happen still. It's going to be a fierce battle against relegation.
By JesalR Go To PostThis could go extremely well or extremely bad
Was talk over Xabi taking over as City's assistant coach after Arteta left. I am sure he'll be a good manager. Smart hire by Gladbach.
By LabouredPatriot Go To PostI think this looks fucking awesome, but I understand my shirt tastes doesn't always align with others.
It's not bad, has a retro feel to it. It does look like a plastic bag you get from the newsagents, the ones without any branding on them.
By Pedja Go To PostIt's not bad, has a retro feel to it. It does look like a plastic bag you get from the newsagents, the ones without any branding on them.what porn do you walk away with in said plastic bags?
Nonceja showing his age talking about plastic bags. Even Spar gives you a cardboard box these days.
I like that United shirt. I'm a sucker for Adidas originals and the trefoil though.
I like that United shirt. I'm a sucker for Adidas originals and the trefoil though.
By batong_nr1_rangers_fan Go To Postwhat porn do you walk away with in said plastic bags?Only the finest hentai
Getting into the ring with Cro Cop. Lovren has still made worse decisions during sporting activities.
By LabouredPatriot Go To PostI like this
By Perfect Blue Go To PostWhy did Liverpool let Ings go exactly? I don't remember that saga.hurt all the time iirc
By domino Go To Posthurt all the time iircEverybody hurts sometimes
By Perfect Blue Go To PostWhy did Liverpool let Ings go exactly? I don't remember that saga.He wanted to go because it looked at the time like he'd never be able to displace Firmino, and he needed game time after a couple of awful injuries