04 Aug 2014 09:02:21
I was just thinking that if LVG can turn A.Young in to a decent LWB then
he might as well get Fellaini to do a decent job as CDM.

Also a question to everyone, Can we fit Kagawa and Mata in the same starting line up?

1.) 04 Aug 2014
Im not so sure about how we could fit Kagawa and Mata into this new system without sacrificing one of our strikers, we may see this if we have to sit a bit deeper with a front 3 of RVP, Mata and Kagawa but I think Rooney will be playing most games up top with RVP

2.) 04 Aug 2014
04 Aug 2014 11:12:47
Can't see Kagawa and Mata in the same team unfortunately under the system we're going to play .The midfield would be too lightweight with both in it and neither would suit wing back .

As for Fellaini , if LVG can turn him into a midfielder then he really is a genius

3.) 04 Aug 2014
Van Gaal has said that he wants to play with two strikers, so two of RVP, Rooney and Welbeck will play in 9/10 games. Mata is the main number 10, and Januzaj will be the one that he rotates with there. As for Kagawa, LVG has said that he may look to make him play the number 6 sometimes so that is the position that he seems likeliest to play.

4.) 04 Aug 2014
I think Kagawa and Fellaini will move on MU_DEVIL, Zaha, Nani & Anderson too. As long as there are clubs interested in them of course.

5.) 04 Aug 2014
Hernandez too.

6.) 04 Aug 2014
Does anybody else think maybe fellani could be moulded into a cb? Especially if we don't manage to sign one

7.) 04 Aug 2014
If we don't get that illusive second midfielder Sydney there is no way that Kagawa will be moved on. LVG has said that he can see him as a number 6 so unless we bring players in, he is cover for that position. I also think Zaha will get 6 months unless we get Depay.

8.) 04 Aug 2014
No Danny, not for United anyway.

9.) 04 Aug 2014
Kagawa and Mata could fit in the same team. They would both be playing number ten roles behind RVP with a midfield three behind Kagawa and Mata.
Fletcher, Herrera and Cleverly.

This formation would be narrow so the wingbacks would need to occupy the wings during attack and defense forcing one or even two of the midfielders to drop back and provide cover (Fletcher and Cleverly in this this case).

10.) 04 Aug 2014
04 Aug 2014 15:24:33
Fresh, it would explain why LVG has fielded Kagawa further back in midfield on two occasions on this tour.

Personally Syd, I get the feeling that LVG likes Kagawa. Spoke very highly of him saying you don't become best player in the Bundesliga two seasons in a row without being an exceptional talent. He also took time to praise him for when he came on against Madrid.

If Mata gets injured, it'd be wise to have back up who can be just as good if not better, especially under LVG who's to say he won't step up this season in this new set up?

11.) 04 Aug 2014
Oz, I like Kagawa, but with what LvG said about having too many strikers and too many number 10's, I'd imagine Kagawa will probably leave. Mata & Adnan will play that role IMO, there's always Rooney to play there too if needed. Much will depend on what bids we will receive and who we sign I guess. let's wait and see.