Its not been a very good first 3 months for the Reds. Like Sir Alex said "One step forward, two backwards for Manchester United this season." But there is finally some good news for the Red Devils around the world. Our Right Back Rafael Da Silva has finally resumed training along with Radamel Falcao at the AON TRAINING COMPLEX.
This seems a blessing in disguise for the Reds' given the circumstances we lay in at the moment. Rafael's injury was a bit worrying because there is no other recognised right back in the squad apart from himself. His return would be a big boost for Manchester United especially when there is a mega heavyweight clash with Arsenal knocking on the door once the Premiership resumes after the international break. Jones too is expected to be back to full fitness for the Arsenal game while Smalling will be available for selection after serving his suspension against Crystal Palace.
Another good news is the availability of Radamel Falcao who is reported to be back in training. His availability surely is a boon for the Red Devils. Of late Louis Van Gaal has stuck to a lone striker spearheading his attack and its been Robin Van Persie. But his lack of form and lack of goals isn't really helping the case. In such a scenario it wouldn't be too tough a decision to pick Falcao ahead of Persie.
STAT ATTACK- Manchester United haven't lost a game in which Patrick McNair has started.
Looking at the international break and international fixture it would be worthwhile to rest Persie for a game and test Falcao against a quality opponent.
My playing XI against Arsenal would be as follows :
Formation- 4-1-4-1
David De Gea; Rafael Da Silva, Patrick McNair, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw; Daley Blind; Marouane Fellaini, Wayne Rooney; Robin Van Persie.
I would really like to see Patrick McNair getting games after all those impressive performances he has put it. Chris Smalling didn't do himself a favour after his dubious game against the Noisy Neighbours.
What do you think?
This seems a blessing in disguise for the Reds' given the circumstances we lay in at the moment. Rafael's injury was a bit worrying because there is no other recognised right back in the squad apart from himself. His return would be a big boost for Manchester United especially when there is a mega heavyweight clash with Arsenal knocking on the door once the Premiership resumes after the international break. Jones too is expected to be back to full fitness for the Arsenal game while Smalling will be available for selection after serving his suspension against Crystal Palace.
Another good news is the availability of Radamel Falcao who is reported to be back in training. His availability surely is a boon for the Red Devils. Of late Louis Van Gaal has stuck to a lone striker spearheading his attack and its been Robin Van Persie. But his lack of form and lack of goals isn't really helping the case. In such a scenario it wouldn't be too tough a decision to pick Falcao ahead of Persie.
STAT ATTACK- Manchester United haven't lost a game in which Patrick McNair has started.
Looking at the international break and international fixture it would be worthwhile to rest Persie for a game and test Falcao against a quality opponent.
My playing XI against Arsenal would be as follows :
Formation- 4-1-4-1
David De Gea; Rafael Da Silva, Patrick McNair, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw; Daley Blind; Marouane Fellaini, Wayne Rooney; Robin Van Persie.
I would really like to see Patrick McNair getting games after all those impressive performances he has put it. Chris Smalling didn't do himself a favour after his dubious game against the Noisy Neighbours.
What do you think?
