It's been quite a while since we have seen a fully fit Manchester United side. Van Gaal has been really unlucky, having to deal with around 10 injuries before United's campaign even officially got underway. Despite that, no one considered United as a 'weak' side, mainly because of their star-studded attack which now consists of Falcao, Rooney and van Persie. Many people will identify them as the 'main men' in United's weekly starting line-up, but I would definitely disagree. The most important members of our team are some who people just wouldn't expect. Here are my 2 most important members of United's line-up:
Signing Blind from Ajax will turn into a master piece, mainly because of his vision and defensive awareness rather than his brand value. At 14 million, United did pay a hefty price for a player that many may not consider 'marquee', but as time goes on we will see just how important he becomes to the team. Having watched Darren Fletcher play as United's defensive midfielder for the first couple of weeks, I was overjoyed when we signed Blind. Not only is the former Ajax man a brilliant defensive midfielder, he is also very versatile as he can play in positions like LB, LWB and CB.
Rafael was undoubtedly the best right-back in the league during Sir Alex's final season in charge. He was an instrumental part in our line-up, and he continues to be one today. Although he endured a very frustrating season under Moyes, as did many other players, where he dropped under the radar as many fans craved for a right back similar to Pablo Zabaleta or Seamus Coleman. This season, however, everyone has once again realized just how good Rafael can be. After watching Antonio Valencia fill in for him for the first weeks of the season, we became accustomed to seeing a right back with no desire to be on the ball, offering very little going forwards and giving away silly free kicks whilst defending. However, Rafael offers a whole new dimension on the pitch. Adventurous going forwards, keen (maybe sometimes rash?) whilst defending. Without Rafael, we look bleak.
Daley Blind
Signing Blind from Ajax will turn into a master piece, mainly because of his vision and defensive awareness rather than his brand value. At 14 million, United did pay a hefty price for a player that many may not consider 'marquee', but as time goes on we will see just how important he becomes to the team. Having watched Darren Fletcher play as United's defensive midfielder for the first couple of weeks, I was overjoyed when we signed Blind. Not only is the former Ajax man a brilliant defensive midfielder, he is also very versatile as he can play in positions like LB, LWB and CB.
Rafael da Silva
Rafael was undoubtedly the best right-back in the league during Sir Alex's final season in charge. He was an instrumental part in our line-up, and he continues to be one today. Although he endured a very frustrating season under Moyes, as did many other players, where he dropped under the radar as many fans craved for a right back similar to Pablo Zabaleta or Seamus Coleman. This season, however, everyone has once again realized just how good Rafael can be. After watching Antonio Valencia fill in for him for the first weeks of the season, we became accustomed to seeing a right back with no desire to be on the ball, offering very little going forwards and giving away silly free kicks whilst defending. However, Rafael offers a whole new dimension on the pitch. Adventurous going forwards, keen (maybe sometimes rash?) whilst defending. Without Rafael, we look bleak.
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