I know he’s a massive meme, but the shift he put in yesterday vs Wolves was better than anything i’ve seen from Maguire this season. Very mature and effective performance, moving the ball forwards and all that. Maguire has been mostly very negative and inconsistent, and I think Phil Jones deserves a chance to be in the starting XI for a bit.
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Yeah, he is making a lot of money and that... but all the banter, the abuse and hate he receives.. this man is no longer a footballer, but a mere meme.
If I put myself in his position and think that he rejected a testimonial cos 'only his parents would go'... It's really sad. He has never complained, when he has played, he's done his best (even if that isn't much) and given his everything (remember that head-tackle against Giroud). I don't think you can ask for more of a person. So many players have come to United, played like shit, sat down on the bench, gotten their wages and left.
Imagine the pressure you are under in a club like MUFC. That you are a kid who gets the chance to live the dream and play for one of the most iconic clubs in World Football, only to arrive to a club about to be in shambles (not on his first 2 seasons, but he was a teenager back then and wasn't settled in the team, or proven), with changing managers, injuries, an aged team where no one is performing and fans needing scapegoats... and you are still in your 20s. You become a target for people to slander your online from all over the world...
A bit of criticism for not playing well is understandable, and even some banter... but there is so much toxicity coming from some fans. He doesn't deserve that.
I am not saying praise him for his football, but I admire his mental strength and feel like he must have gone through a lot emotionally.
I honestly wish him the best in life.
Today's match is coming to an end and it was far from being an easy game, despite my 47 goals scored across all competitions in 2021.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is not on the squad set to face Aston Villa due to a 'muscle problem' .
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Phil Jones is suffering from a quad problem
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Jadon Sancho has tightness in both his hamstrings,
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hence the three players are not in the Manchester United squad against Villa tonight, as per Ralf Rangnick #mufc #mujournal
Even tough he was part of the reason Wolf scored, there should be no doubt that Phil Jones deserves or either more minutes or be in the starting XI. After 2 years with no action in the pitch he put an outstanding game, he played actual defense. I will be genuinely suprised if he dosent start or play next game.
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