Anderson must prove his worth

Stuart Mathieson

February 18, 2010

Anderson

Anderson could play his way back into first-team favour via United's reserves tonight.

The Brazilian midfielder has been absent from Sir Alex Ferguson's seniors since the Eastlands Carling Cup derby six games ago.

He was left out of the XI following the semi first-leg defeat and allegedly missed training and had a bust-up with the United manager.

He has been pencilled in for two reserve outings since against Bolton and Burnley that had to be postponed.

Fergie didn't take the player to Italy for United's Champions League tie with AC Milan.

If tonight's Moss Lane re- arranged match against Burnley goes ahead, the 21-year-old could be in Ole Solskjaer's side and put himself in contention for Saturday's Premier League match at Everton.

Do you think Anderson will force his way back into United's first team? Have your say.

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Ibrahim Bobat (18/02/2010 at 09:20)

Come on Ando! You are too good to mess up your career at United. Please buckle and become the quality player we know you are and can become.

Lee , Heywood, Heywood (18/02/2010 at 09:33)

At the minute the three in midfeild are doing an excellent job, Fletcher Scholes and Carrick, so Anderson has a big job on his hands. If he cant force his way back in this season does he have the mentallity to stay and fight ?

Gilly, Belgium (18/02/2010 at 09:34)

Come on Ando you are good , you just got to prove it !!!

Alias Smith, over the moon (18/02/2010 at 09:41)

There's no doubting his talent but many players have wasted great talent through a lack of commitment and application. He needs to grow up quickly if he's to realise his promise at United.

Fred the Red 54, London (18/02/2010 at 09:55)

I'm not doubting his talents but he's just too left footed for me and that's why he's so predictable and easy to defend against. He plays and trains day in day out so please Ando - learn how to pass with your right foot and you have a chance to become a genius like Scholsey

Roy (18/02/2010 at 10:00)

Question remains is he the player Utd thought they were buying, the one at Porto full of pace and promise before he broke his leg? This must be his last chance to impress before the summer.

denis the only king (18/02/2010 at 10:06)

anderson our midfield magician, no killer passes, runs out of steam after 60 minutes...Oh I forgot his shooting prowess.

Balders!, W3106, Tier2 (18/02/2010 at 10:06)

Obviously things are not quite right with the kid.... & probably for various reasons. 21 Brazilian, living in England...can't be easy for one!

That said, SAF, despite many wondering if he'd lost the plot with his judgement/handling of Arnold & Nini, he has shown recently that he really is the master !!

1) It's looking like his handling of Nini will pay dividends. Even if SaF decides to sell, he'd now get his money back.

2) This recent handling of Arnoldson shows he won't be taken for a ride either.

So, it really is up to the young Stevie W impersonator to buckle down, work hard (something he quite clearly hasn't done) and prove that he wants it ! Nini has done just that, & he's looking like he & we might be about to reap the rewards.

So, listen to Mr Drummond & cut out the "what you talking about willis" !!

Basil Fawlty, sweden (18/02/2010 at 10:07)

Carrick Fletch and Anderson has played together before ..remember the 4-0 demolition of Arsenal in the Fa cup..I know Carrick is not playing, but I think a three man midfield with Fletch,Scholsey and Ando could work just fine.........

Horace Hughes, Salford (18/02/2010 at 10:17)

Needs to up his goal rate dramatically. Also needs to change his attitude.

dickdasterdly, stockport (18/02/2010 at 10:20)

without doubt the best prospect we have ,the ones that are hard to handle and he obviously is usually turn out to be top players, he will for sure ,but he has to be played,they have obviously seen something they require or he would have gone in the transfer window

stuart ripley (18/02/2010 at 10:40)

If he wants his place back he needs to get in the gym he does put in the work on the pitch but its no good running out of steam after an hour i think that lack of fitness must have an effect on his shooting too by the time he has got forward he is too tired to remain composed in front of goal..... bit like myself !!!!!!

Mr Cash, Manchester (18/02/2010 at 10:51)

get rid, he had a half decent first season, but then thought his feet were under the table, and took his foot off the gas. Even during his first season, although he played well, he didn't look anything like Scholes or anyone else who plays attacking mid, which always worried me as he was bought as Scholes's replacement.

His attitude reminds me of Mr K Richardson, now of Sunderland.

Cat Stubber, Strangeways (18/02/2010 at 10:52)

Our passionless supporters need to give guys like this a lift. Once Rooney goes in the summer he will be the main man. I like his hair. My mate Nited Dave says he could be the next Veron.

Nited Nited Nited.

M R (18/02/2010 at 10:56)

get rid fergie PLEASE!... how longs it gonna take to realise he can't pass, cant shoot, idol of the ball,... should not be wearing a red shirt, don't burden our reserves with him, he's like a rabbit in the headlights, give him city!

Alias Smith, over the moon (18/02/2010 at 10:58)

Balders, has there ever been any doubt about the grand master?

Red Afro, Derby (18/02/2010 at 11:05)

Fred the Red 54, "I'm not doubting his talents but he's just too left footed..." This is not a wise assessment at all. Left-footedness is not an inability. Certainly one of the all-time best central midfielders, Edgar Davids, was exclusively left footed. But just like Anderson the former Juventas man didn't score many. Yet his overall contribution to matches he played was sublime. I totally agree with most here that Ando is a special talent. Fergie sees that and he values the different schools and lessons that he's putting the younger through. In due course we'll reap the rewards of patience.

Django, Hampshire (18/02/2010 at 11:38)

Anderson is a classic example of the club buying as many problems as solutions in recent years.

Millions have disappeared on the likes of Ando, Nani, Berbatov, Hargreaves, Saha and Tosic in recent years and either the quality, attitude or fitness hasn't been quite right.

SAF is ultimately responsible for the due diligence being done properly on acquisitions and it hasn't worked aswell as it should have.

Even after Tuesdays great result in Milan, the feeling remains that SAF will still need most of the Glazers £75m revolving credit facility to repair and improve the squad in the summer.

It is vital for the future that his buying improves on recent efforts.

danny, WILMSLOW (18/02/2010 at 11:44)

Anderson iis a top player better than Carrick by a mile, just needs a decent coach!

Redraw, Belfast (18/02/2010 at 11:49)

Fair to say we are split on this Anderson dude.....

My opinion changes from week to week.

He cant shoot thats a fact.
People say play him more in a forward role, i refer you to my above point.

I honestly like his combative style, the way he gets his body in between players and wins tackles.

His penetrative passes are pretty poor, always over hits them.

Great engine though.

Lazy style the way he bobs about the pitch like hes a fat kid but he can shift.

Thats my view hope I have confused you more.

Me, Im undecided.

jason william hill, gosport (18/02/2010 at 11:57)

problem is its his third season and hes not progressed hes gone backwards,in cameos hes shown great ability and his head to head performances against fabregas and gerrard stick in my mind but as much as i want him to make it i fear he won't and midfield is where we need to recruit some outstanding players this summer with scholesys age although you'd never know by his secon half performance awesome, the doubts over hargreaves career and anderson

Cat Stubber, Strangeways (18/02/2010 at 12:06)

Redraw, Belfast
18/02/2010 at 11:49

Real Nited fans arent interested in your views.

Nited Nited Nited

bobbydazzler (18/02/2010 at 12:39)

danny wilmslow

a prerequisite is that a central midfield player has the ability to pass the ball, carrick is very good at it whereas it is a major failing in anderson. carrick has a sweet shot in both feet( granted he is somewhat reluctant to use it) but the less said about andersons ability to shoot the better.

anderson was bought for a shed full of money and season on season has gone backwards. carrick has been playing well lately andersen has been abject at times this season.

i am not one of michelles biggest fan but get real he is streets ahead of andersen.

chew, Grenada (18/02/2010 at 12:46)

Danny Wilmslow;why not apply for the jod as Anderson's. coach,that might do the trick!You seem to have the solution for every footballing matter under the sun;you really need to get out there and walk the talk!!

Gerry, Glastonbury (18/02/2010 at 12:51)

Lee - Spot on me old mucker about the 3 in CM. However, should any of them get injured or suspended for any length of time, or just need a rest, then there is a game or two still there for Anderson. Let's be honest we haven't that many alternatives?

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