There is no hiding from the fact that Manchester United have made an unusually poor start to their Premier League campaign following a run of surprising losses both at home and on the road. The Red Devils need to improve a lot after the international break and come back stronger than ever if they want to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top 4 this season.
Juan Mata Has Arguably Been Man United’s Best Player This Season
With an away trip to Chelsea looming on the horizon, its high time for the United boss Jose Mourinho to identify his strongest starting XI. One of the most consistent performers for the Mancunian giants this season has been Juan Mata. His brilliant goal from a free-kick in the 70th minute helped the Reds of Manchester mount an unlikely comeback against Newcastle United last weekend.
He has played an instrumental part under Mourinho’s tutelage this term, so it is probably the right time for the Portuguese head coach to hand him a regular starting spot in the United first-team. Mata has already proven his worth while wearing the famous Red shirt of Man United and with more first-team opportunities, he can indeed become one of the greats and etch his name in the history books at Old Trafford over the next few years.
What Does The Spaniard Add To Mourinho’s Side?
Mata has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Premier League. He is quite versatile and can operate in multiple positions across the frontline. Mourinho has often deployed the Spaniard on the right side of his front three so that he can cut in on his stronger left foot and deliver some telling crosses or take shots at goal himself.
Despite all his talents, the Spanish attacker doesn’t possess the quickness to beat the opposition defenders in 1v1 situations which makes him a liability at times. Moreover, his defensive work-rate is also quite minimal which is why Mourinho tends to exclude him from his first-team during high-profile fixtures.
Final Verdict
However, there is no denying that Mata has been one of the standout performers for the Red Devils this season which is why he deserves a regular starting berth in Mourinho’s first-team.
