honest_bertie Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nigel said: Hopefully we won't have outgrown him ourselves and we can take advantage. If its a choice between developing and being more successful to the point of ‘outgrowing’ the need for AT i’d be happy. Good player, pleased he is doing well,but longer term we need to be finding young players like this ourselves now as much as we can. Edited November 15, 2018 by honest_bertie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Nigel said: Thing with this modern United is that they may not be afforded the time to blood youngsters like they used to as they are playing catch up to a good few teams. The enormous resources available to them means that sooner or later they will spend big on this problem position which will marginalise kids such as tuanzebe. Yes he will go back in the short term but I would not be surprised to see him sold in a few years. Hopefully we won't have outgrown him ourselves and we can take advantage. They have already Lindelof and Bailly both cost around 30 mill I think..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 so much potential, I really like the lad. however, needs to work on long balls in to the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 16/11/2018 at 02:54, TRO said: so much potential, I really like the lad. however, needs to work on long balls in to the box. Popped in to the thread to share similar sentiments. Looked very good against Derby. I wouldn't have many qualms about this one becoming permanent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, A'Villan said: Popped in to the thread to share similar sentiments. Looked very good against Derby. I wouldn't have many qualms about this one becoming permanent. Sorry to be a killjoy but I saw an interview Tuanzebe wants to go back to Man Utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A'Villan Posted November 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Sorry to be a killjoy but I saw an interview Tuanzebe wants to go back to Man Utd Yeah, I've seen an interview where he is clear United is his 'home' club. Can't blame him. He's only 21 and is signed by one of the worlds biggest football clubs. Just like Onomah wants a career opportunity with Spurs and not Sheffield Wednesday, actually making a big enough statement to crack in to the team is another thing entirely. Who knows, if say we get promoted this season and Tuanzebe is an integral part of that, we offer him football and United won't, then I'm sure he'll at least have something to think about. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, A'Villan said: Yeah, I've seen an interview where he is clear United is his 'home' club. Can't blame him. He's only 21 and is signed by one of the worlds biggest football clubs. Just like Onomah wants a career opportunity with Spurs and not Sheffield Wednesday, actually making a big enough statement to crack in to the team is another thing entirely. Who knows, if say we get promoted this season and Tuanzebe is an integral part of that, we offer him football and United won't, then I'm sure he'll at least have something to think about. Agreed entirely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Sorry to be a killjoy but I saw an interview Tuanzebe wants to go back to Man Utd And after this season they will deffo be wanting him back, that's for sure. Let's enjoy him while he is ours until May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Thanks lads for bumping this in the wake of Chester's injury. I didn't have a heart attack in the slightest. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Does he not play international u21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, mikeyp102 said: Does he not play international u21? He has represented England at U19, U20 and U21, however if he has a storming season this season then it won't be too long before he features at senior level too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: He has represented England at U19, U20 and U21, however if he has a storming season this season then it won't be too long before he features at senior level too. I’m just wondering why he isn’t in current u21 squad as they’ve got games atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: I’m just wondering why he isn’t in current u21 squad as they’ve got games atm Possibly due to parent club permission. I recall last year Man Utd saying no to him playing international due to his club commitments at the time with them. That's assuming he has chosen to play for the England national team over his native DR Congo at senior level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 One thing I will say about him is for a centre back, he’s not very dominant in the air. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s a great centre back, he’s quick and reads the game well but I think someone like Jutkiewicz will have some joy against him, prove me wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Would be perfect in a back 3 or 5 imo. Reminds me of Christainsen at Chelsea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 39 minutes ago, Czechlad said: Would be perfect in a back 3 or 5 imo. Reminds me of Christainsen at Chelsea. I can see that comparison, definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted November 20, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2018 54 minutes ago, Czechlad said: Would be perfect in a back 3 or 5 imo. Reminds me of Christainsen at Chelsea. If only we had more than 1 fit centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 2 hours ago, romavillan said: If only we had more than 1 fit centre back That is why I welcome Cahill. Have the option of playing a 3-5-1-1 would be nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Observer Posted November 20, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2018 23 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said: One thing I will say about him is for a centre back, he’s not very dominant in the air. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s a great centre back, he’s quick and reads the game well but I think someone like Jutkiewicz will have some joy against him, prove me wrong Timothy Fosu-Mensah has the same issue, too. He has a ton of pace and is useful with the ball at his feet, but he gets dominated in the air very easily for a good sized, strong guy. Tuanzebe is even bigger than Fosu-Mensah and has the same struggles; I wonder if Man Utd academy defenders aren't focusing enough on that one aspect of their game. I remember listening to an interview (I think it was with Rio Ferdinand) once about how he had to teach himself how to be a good defensive header of the ball, and the only way to do it was to head dozens of aerial balls after practice. It isn't an enjoyable training session, but in the long run it would be worth if for Axel. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I hope Axel won't have to carry Jedinak on Sunday and that Chester will be fine to play. If all goes well I think Axel will have a solid game and it's a big stage for him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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