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| Lingard celebrates his goal against West Bromwich Albion |
I am just now wondering when Depay will get a chance. Is what happened to Angel Di Maria about to happen to Depay?
From what I have seen Van Gaal loves teamwork and Depay has the habit of being selfish with the ball.
The game against West Bromwich was just like I had said. Manchester United took control of the possession and West Bromwich defended resolutely. By halftime Man United had 78% possession of the ball. A record for them this season.
Despite so much the chances were at a premium. The whole half they had seven attempts with one attempt on target, which is not pretty to the fans.
In their last two games the side ways passes have decreased and the team is a bit more direct.
The goal came as a surprise, Rojo's cross was hopeful but the Bromwich defence made a harsh of it clearing straight to young Lingard. The rest is history.
The goal lifted Bromwich from their shell and Saido Berahino should have done better heading to row Z when unmarked in the box.
They were punished immediately for that miss. Manchester United broke and Anthony Martial speed was too much for Gary McAuley and he received his marching orders.
Something that also impressed me is Van Gaal willingness to give youngsters a chance. The game was still in the balance with West Brom pressing for an equaliser but Van Gaal decided to sub Marcos Rojo for 17 year old Borthwick-Jackson. That is good for the development of the younger players.
Match statistics.
Possession
Man Utd 68%
West Brom 32%
Shots
Man Utd 13
West Brom 4
Shots on target
Man Utd 3
West Brom 0
Corners
Man Utd 5
West Brom 1
Fouls
Man Utd 11
West Brom 10
Man Utd West Brom.
Next game Manchester United Vs Watford at vicarage road after the international break
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