Never gets any credit for anything he does nowadays, so here’s an article for him.
Most successful tackles on the pitch (4)
Most interceptions on the pitch (5)
Second most passes on the pitch with 86% completion
3/4 accurate long passes
Third most touches
Dispossessed only once
Positionally spot on as usual, broke their play up brilliantly, and passed the ball between the lines and switched play very effectively.
Key performance.
Matic
posted on 29/11/20
thought he was very poor today, until last 20 minutes when he really stepped up and was fantastic. Stains were getting at your back four for fun, but last 20 minutes he won everything.
posted on 29/11/20
Matic, McT and Fred all have their qualities. It's a shame we need two of them on the pitch though at the same time. Matic can play a vital role though.
posted on 29/11/20
He's good when he puts his mind and feet to it
I wish he could be consistent throughout - or mostly
posted on 29/11/20
He can be good at times, but can also have lapses of poor concentration. But today he played well. Him and VDB played well together.
posted on 29/11/20
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 2 minutes ago
Matic, McT and Fred all have their qualities. It's a shame we need two of them on the pitch though at the same time. Matic can play a vital role though.
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We should probably add Donny to that list... Played way better in that position on Tuesday than the more advanced one today...
posted on 29/11/20
Thought Matic played well. He is a great player to have, but he does go through periods in the season where he can be really poor for a number of games. Think that’s why he can come in for stick - and sometimes rightly so.
Fred was tosh in the 1st half, and top class in the 2nd.
Donny was top class. Love how simple and quick he keeps it.
posted on 29/11/20
comment by Keano's Magic Hat (U10101)
posted 27 seconds ago
Thought Matic played well. He is a great player to have, but he does go through periods in the season where he can be really poor for a number of games. Think that’s why he can come in for stick - and sometimes rightly so.
Fred was tosh in the 1st half, and top class in the 2nd.
Donny was top class. Love how simple and quick he keeps it.
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He seems to be allergic to shooting though 🤣... Jaysis!
Bruno on the other hand, doesn't seem to know when not to shoot..
posted on 29/11/20
Agreed.
He's a genuine plus point for the squad.
Not really interested in the $hit he gets from the naysayers. Mata, Maguire and Pogba get it as well.
Usually the same tw@ts that rate lingard, and rashford, so it can't be taken seriously
posted on 29/11/20
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 48 minutes ago
thought he was very poor today, until last 20 minutes when he really stepped up and was fantastic. Stains were getting at your back four for fun, but last 20 minutes he won everything.
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Very poor
He was the best player on the pitch after Ward-Prowse first half.
Three tackles, three interceptions, one clearance, 27 passes, dribbled past zero times, held our midfield together alongside a seriously struggling Fred.
Just can’t take your opinions on Matic or Pogba seriously Nick. You can’t help yourself.
posted on 30/11/20
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