WHAT'S THE MATA?

So sorry about the title guys, I just had to! But what is the matter with Manchester United? A lot of people blame Louis Van Gaal, but for me he isn't entirely responsible for the failure of Manchester United.
 Louis Van Gaal has invested in adding depth to the midfield, he has improved United's defense by buying an Italian Right Back, the rest Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Daley Blind who have all stepped up massively. He has picked a formation something he had tried to achieve last season which does work, he has kept David de Gea at Manchester United, he has chosen possessive football which has helped in order to keep important clean sheets, so where does the responsibility lie for the failure of Manchester United?
In my opinion, Wayne Rooney. He's supposed to be a captain for the biggest club in the world, he's supposed to be the main goalscorer for the team, he has all the support of creative midfielders around him: Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Michael Carrick and Juan Mata. But instead he's playing WWE!
There's too much pressure upon the youngsters at Manchester United, and you can't expect too much from a 19 year old. You can't blame Louis Van Gaal for putting trust in the, supposed to be, top scorer in the league. I think, January, Louis Van Gaal should be looking for a striker, and I also think that Louis Van Gaal should be supported and not spat upon. In your opinion who is to blame? Comment below!

CRITICISM FROM SCHOLES?

Former Manchester United player and legend Paul Scholes has criticised Louis Van Gaal's side style of play, describing it as a lack of creativity and risk. 

Paul Scholes retired the same time as Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the 2012/13 season, but before that the English Midfielder was the heart of creativity in the squad. Ever since that artistry has been lost. Louis Van Gaal has tried to resolve this issue by adding Ander Herrera, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin. However this season in total Ander Herrera has only made one assist, and Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin have made no assists! Paul Scholes is 100% correct. The question is who is the resolve to the midfield crisis?

Here's my list: Parejo, Victor Vazquez, Eremenko or Dimitri Payet. Later, Louis Van gaal responded saying: "I don't agree with his opinion," although his opinion is surely fact. Who would you put in your shopping list for a creative midfielder?

LATEST TEAM NEWS

Manchester United are expected to play Belgian side Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 26th August since Manchester United finished 4th in the Barclays Premier League last season. The first leg will be played at Old Trafford. Shouldn't be a difficult game as we could have faced harder opponents such as Lazio, Monaco, CSKA Moscow etc. 

Louis Van Gaal has revealed that David de Gea, Marcos Rojo and Bastian Schweinsteiger are not included in the first XI for the 2015/16 season. However that could change if Bastian Schweinsteiger and Marcos Rojo's fitness improves after late arrivals to join up with the team during preseason and injuries may vary. #jetlagged! Louis Van Gaal is not certain David de Gea is in the right frame of mind to start so Sergio Romero is likely to be first choice in goal. Speaking of David de Gea, this whole situation reminds me of two seasons ago under the manage of David Moyes, Wayne Rooney was "unsettled" and took a while to sign a new contract but eventually he stayed so hopefully that will be the same with David de Gea, and hopefully Kiko Casilla impresses Real Madrid to reduce interest in David de Gea.

Regarding the Tottenham opening match of the season tomorrow, Manchester United have an advantage over them as they have just finished their preseason tour and lost most them! And may be unfit tired and jetlagged!

Ashley Young has signed a new contract to stay at Manchester United. Good news he was on fire last season, literally!

Manchester United have just announced the new kit numbers: Marouane Fellaini 27, Sam Johnstone 50, James Wilson 19, Sergio Romero 20, Bastian Schweinsteiger 31, Morgan Schneiderlin, Matteo Darmian 36, Memphis Depay 7, and finally Andreas Perreira 44. 

Finally Angel Di Maria has completed his move to PSG for a price of £44 million.

MANCHESTER UNITED SCHNEIDERLIN AND SCHWEINSTEIGER! - PROBLEMS?

Manchester United are off to USA for preseason with two new faces! 

Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin from Bayern Munich and Southampton. Bastian Schweinsteiger is a highly experienced midfielder, captain of Bayern Munich and the German National who he led to win the World Cup last year in Brazil. He has worked along side Louis Van Gaal and perfectly matches and fits his style and philosophy, i cant wait for next season! Morgan Schneiderlin is a player that fans of the Barclays Premier League would have known already. The French midfielder was previously linked to Arsenal but joined Manchester United. Manchester United's defence has very much improved. Morgan also represented the French National team and also, as far as i remember won BPL team of the season for 2014/15 (?). Now the bad news. What about Ander Herrera, Mata, Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick etc. Where do they fit on the jigsaw? I can't wait to find out how Louis Van Gaal might test out different formations during the preseason tour. Also i've heard people say: "Oh what about their strikers, Manchester United don't have any strikers!" Well when you have midfielders like this and this do you really need much strikers, all you need is Wayne Rooney! But at least for now, i am pretty sure that Louis Van Gaal won't spend £39.4 million without knowing how to use. I am really enjoying this window! Now, who's next?