Some people here have been saying since last season that he will be our right back, he will bench White. And I was like where is that coming from? No chance in hell. But yeah, I see it. The guy is so fucking good

That tackle on Barcola (who's killing everyone in Ligue 1 btw) was exceptional. This guy is so good defensively and the sort of full back I'd trust to fully neutralise a Diaz/Salah type winger. These tricky wingers have killed us in the past because White and Zinny are not particularly good at dealing with this sort of threat. We have a proper 1v1 winner now and it feels good.

Exceptional stuff. Our recruiting is top tier. The way to know is I don’t miss a single guy who has left this summer. All these guys who have come in or remained are evolving the team and fighting for a starting spot.

    Segway incredible - effectively took 6 players out of the game with 3 touches

      Claudius The way to know is I don’t miss a single guy who has left this summer.

      Good will for all those three, but it's quite clear they wouldn't have been selected here, despite all being quality footballers.

        Thought he had done Timber there, an exception recovery tackle and then takes the ball out comfortably. Against tricky wingers Timber is our first choice imo.

        he had a reputation for being defensively suspect didn't he? he looks bloody good in both directions tbh.

          I’m just happy the clown ETH overlooked Timber for his three ring circus.

            Claudius He actually didn't but it made me laugh even more.

            He spent the entire summer chasing Timber but Ajax said he was not for sale that summer while we threw all our eggs at Martinez. He then gave up and probably thought since we are chasing Martinez like mad he should just intercept us which he did successfully.

            We then had a free run at Timber the next summer as Ajax promised him that they will sell him the following summer.

            Joker.

              Thank god. Love him. Proper fighter and technically superb. Can't believe we were denied of him last season.

              Really hope the injury is just a precaution. Slightly worried about his load but glad they are managing it.

                That tackle made me audibly gasp when watching yesterday. It looked like he was left for dead and then he just periscoped that leg out and snatched the ball from one of the best dribblers in the world right now. Add to it that he can then transition immediately to the attack and it's tough to see anyone else starting over him when fully fit. Glad we were careful with him and took him off at halftime because he is going to be absolutely crucial against teams like Liverpool and locking down Diaz. I would actually hope that Tomiyasu is fit for that match because Timber and Tomiyasu on opposite sides would be a nightmare for Diaz and Salah.

                  samthegooner I would actually hope that Tomiyasu is fit for that match because Timber and Tomiyasu on opposite sides would be a nightmare for Diaz and Salah.

                  -------------------------Raya
                  White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasu Timber
                  -------------Merino---Partey---Rice
                  ------------------Saka------Havertz------------------

                  All out defence. 0.0 xGA.... for both sides. Unless we get a corner, then it's a guaranteed goal.

                      Claudius

                      He tried to sign him but van Gaal threatened to leave him out the WC if he moved to United. Which is why they changed their attention to Lisandro who we were negotiating with at the time.

                      Lord praise van Gaal.

                        Big Willie Good lord that is diabolical. It's like a Simeone/Mourinho wet dream. I love attacking football but I won't lie, I smiled a bit thinking about it.