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ReflectingGod

Andreas Pereira should have been an option.

I'm not going to pretend that I've seen much of Pereira outside of pre-season but from what I've seen and heard from others, he is a top talent, a player with flair and creativity.

So when I look at the bench and saw not one single attacking player I was surprised to say the least. We didn't lack chances but towards the end of the match especially we were playing desperate and predictable football. Mata wasn't up for it tonight and we could have done with a player like Pereira on the bench, someone with something to prove.

I'm not saying Pereira would have made a massive difference but I think we've cocked up big time by loaning Januzaj as our attacking options are pretty much non-existent. Fellaini up top and Valencia for Young just doesn't make sense to me.

Pereira should be* an option would probably be a better title.

Posted Sep 15, 2015, 9:32 PM UTC

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StannisJrRooney•

We're going to have to incorporate more youth until January at the very least to mix it up. We can't just bring on Fellaini to attempt to change the game.

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ajdoj14•

I think it's a little early for him to be an option when we are down. From what I noticed he hasn't adjusted to the speed of high level play. He loses the ball under heavy pressure and his final pass (which seems to be a major problem with many guys) is a little off. Not saying that any subs we had on today came in and provided quality, but don't think todays game was the best time for him to get some game time. just my opinion

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mmmansuyBERBANATOR 3000•

Only way to adapt to the speed is to play. Fair points though.

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ajdoj14•

Agreed, I really hope we can get some early goals against lower ranked PL teams so he can get some more time this year.

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DatGuyRichMartial 4/12•

Hoping he gets his chance against Ipswich next week

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HuzaifaElahiBig Boy Basti•

I agree, I'd prefer him to Fellaini, especially today where we had a number 10 basically malfunctioning but we were still creating chances - we then bring on Fellaini and go route 1 and look like shit. Pereira could have been a very good option.

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sizzlelikeasnail•

I still don't get what the point of loaning Januzaj was when our only threat off the bench is Fellaini and Pereira doesn't even make the bench to take Januzaj's place.

It's not even like Januzaj wouldn't get game time too. We have so many fixtures this season and there's bound to be more injuries. Even today, i bet had he not been loaned he would've came on. LVG left our squad short upfront

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TheReplacerCantona•

I think he may be sub in soon in the PL.

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LucaRiolu493Schnee der lan•

99% sure I read that he came back from Int'l duty with an injury

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