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Is Ruben Neves Good Enough For Man United

by Tifo IRL

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Published 28 Jul 2021

Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://www.theathletic.com/tifoirl If Manchester United were to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Ruben Neves, would he fit in? JJ Bull analyses how the Portuguese plays at Wolves and suggests what role he might have at United. Could he be the tough-tackling yet creative centre midfielder United have been looking for? Follow Tifo Football: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TifoFootball_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/TifoFootball Instagram: http://instagram.com/TifoFootball_ Listen to the Tifo Football podcast: The Athletic UK: http://bit.ly/TifoPodChannel Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TifoFootPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QIGhqK31Qw1UvfHzRIDA About Tifo Football: Tifo loves football. We create In-depth tactical, historical and geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, World Cup and more. Our podcasts interview some of the game’s leading figures. And our editorial covers football with depth and insight. Founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. For business inquiries, reach out to tifo@theathletic.com. Music sourced from epidemicsound.com Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com #MUFC #EPL #Transfers

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@matthewclarke36383 years ago Jj confirming that neves is, indeed, a human! 483
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@ptptpt1233 years ago The ball can travel quicker than a player ever could. That' s where neves shines. He moves the ball quickly, even if he isn' t the quickest (ain' t slow either) 527
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@MatthaisUK3 years ago " add some text to match what jj/alex are saying or keep this blank! " clearly the editor has difficulty with instructions. 289
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@dga49143 years ago Reasons why neves will be a good recruitment for united:
1. He is a deep playmaker defensive midfielder
2. He has a very good passing id="hidden2" range. He did it a lot in wolves, especially his long through pass
3. He has a good space reading skill, he know when to hold a pass or quick release the ball
4. He can shoot from a long range. Most of his goal come from this
5. Even bruno fernandes recommend him to ole. I think bruno and neves are similiar but bruno play higher and neves play deeper
6. His playstyle reminds me of michael carrick, with most creating chances and tackles in a match, even player with most touches in some of wolves' s games
7. He has 3 years experience in premier league
8. He will have 3 portuguese teammates if he join united: bruno, dalot, and ronaldo
9. His price is not too expensive (around 30-35) compared to the other overrated player like ben white
10. He is still 24 yo. ...Expand 26
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@ThePastor_963 years ago Neves is very similar too carrick in dlp role
so its a very good signing hopefully. 120
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@Teaandephemery3 years ago These videos are so good. Keep it up, guys! That board will pay for itself soon enough! 39
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@alfiehaigh84123 years ago waiting to see if he draws a line from fred towards the general proximity of pogba and fernandes 51
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@unknown_guy74393 years ago Jj bull: if it' s not mcfred orits gotta be:
me: pogfred
jj bull: frogba lmao. 125
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@nathan52603 years ago Props to the editor for perfectly matching what jj/alex said about the athletic, subscribed. 74
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@HenSt-gz7qj3 years ago I always thought that since wan-bissaka is so good at 1-on-1, maybe he should be staying back forming a back-3 while shaw overlap on the left side. Now . ...Expand 106
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@isaiahgere92833 years ago Finally somebody appreciates this boy, i have been crying out for this boy for 2 years. 6
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@josephstanley3203 years ago Im a huge fan of neves and would be happy to see him join the reds. 18
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@schneeraizor70203 years ago Jj bull
strength: transition between intro and the athletic promotion. 16
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@hassancurrimbhoy52393 years ago Frogba! Is officially my new favourite word. 78
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@sarahjessicafarter73833 years ago Fernandes played on the right of a three in his final sporting season too. That allowed wendel, the left centre midfielder, to attack a lot also. I' m surprised solksjaer hasn' t tried this with fernandes and pogba. 4
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@DavidBee1013 years ago Loving this newish format, great presenter, great analysis, all-round top drawer stuff. 5
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@NotJeffsHandle3 years ago Mcfred sounds so real to a non european. 79
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@nasrulfauzi3 years ago He' s similar to scholes, the quality is there. Long ball range are incredible, his passes, but when it come to aggression scholes are more vicious. He still young. 4
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@robinsmaske57063 years ago Neves can transform the dynamic of united' s tactical system. The flow of defense, midfield n attacking areas would be coordinated. Finally, united can play with the rhythm that spanish teams play. 4
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@containedhurricane3 years ago He' ll be perfect for man united, so they should sign him before arsenal do it. 57
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@shayakghosh74963 years ago Great analysis! If he can improve his spatial awareness then he can be a great player for manchester united. 4
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@clarenceonyekwere54283 years ago The comments seem to have bullied jj bull out of saying, the center backs split wide. 69
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@dislecsyk9913 years ago Imagine answering the title question 15 seconds into a 14 minute video. 9
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@hansjakobappel37163 years ago Hey, can you guys make a series where you go trough every pl teams tactics for this season? I know it would take a while but i bet ppl would love it.
love your channels and jj is the best! 18
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@Hasorane3 years ago I' m no analyst, but ruben is a banger on football manager 21. 3
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@akshajjgopal3 years ago Everybody forgets van de beek, even you jj. 20
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@anirudh4123 years ago Great video. Tbh after seeing this i' m more convinced that we don' t need an out and out destroyer to play in defensive midfield. Neves would be . ...Expand 3
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@TheFatamorgana213 years ago Great video! Thank you, tifo irl! Keep it up!
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@harveyjohnson75543 years ago I remember when jj argued for ogs and his tactics on twitter against michael cox. My hero. 1
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@hubertroger3 years ago This guy jj is so interesting and funny what a brilliant lad. Man really said mcfred, frominay and fogba in the same breath. 1
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@ponnappaganapathy99413 years ago Ruben neves will improve utd without a doubt. Any change from mcfred is good. 6
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@goodhope37843 years ago Neves is world class in 5 minute youtube clips and in fifa. United need someone like carrick, whoever that may be. 4
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@gluestix173 years ago This is the first i' ve heard of this, and i' m already convinced!
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@icycannonball3 years ago While i agree with the transfer, nothing will happen if the coaching staff don' t tell neves to do his long passing/if the staff tell neves not to do . ...Expand 1
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@akudikechinedu83933 years ago Jj bull is the best
i will listen to him explain how paint dry happily.
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@amesadamson16783 years ago Hope we sign him as our dm. I can' t watch mcfred for another season. 2
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@T.E.S.S.3 years ago Stream of consciousness tactical analysis is the best kind of tactical analysis. 1
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@TW-us2pj3 years ago The problem with pogba and fernandes is that they are both unbelievable if played in the right position, but its very hard for united to fit them both i . ...Expand
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@EPL_Scout3 years ago Agree with a lot of what' s said. However at that stage where we have everyone pressed high and only the two cb' s and neves behind the ball, i think . ...Expand
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@ecashman3 years ago " add some text to match what jj/alex are saying or keep this blank! "
god, i love everything about tifo, they are so informative while keeping things light, refreshing, and very funny.
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@Smith891233 years ago I think camavinga is gonna be one of the greatest talents of his generations so we should go for him. But neves will be a great addition. 14
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@rifqifazlurrahman36293 years ago I think united dont need player like neves bcs if you want play with 433 you need a strong dm player just to cover your back 4. Pogba and bruno have a amazing long pass too. 1
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@ritchie1307873 years ago What' s a lindelof? You' ve spelt varane wrong! 6
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@yedhu103 years ago Completely missed how much creativity sancho can bring in. 1
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@ulfberthwar-bear1543 years ago This guy is perfect for us. Said it for years. Carrick 2. 0. 1
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@unkownHustla3 years ago Phillips. Dose the distribution along side getting about and putting in a challenge. We need legs to protect pogba pusshing forward. I would love marcos lorente.
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@joshuasimons8693 years ago I think its a similar case to wijnaldum st newcastle where the team just doesnt have enough of the ball and the quality of player to see him consistently shine in the midfield.
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@goncaloferreira64293 years ago He is a good player and would strengthen the united squad. Only bad thing i can think about is that he doesnt add much height to help in aerial duels. also add passing ability when trying to swarm the area and more longrange fire power. ...Expand
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@ifechukwuoguegbu65553 years ago Nice analysis mate!
i think neves is similar to jorginho so to speak. Not much pace, dictates play well
so neves would work if we have but a 433 w neves, pogba, bruno is recipe for disaster imo
but yea. I' ll be excited if we do get him.
his leadership streak will help him organise our positioning in defense e. G awb. ...Expand
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@ryandeasy6783 years ago What software do the guys use to show how the players move on the pitch and how they would fit into various different formations and tactics.
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@Christians99553 years ago As man utd, i would like declan rice or nididi but those signing will be really expensive. Neves is a solid back up option, knows the epl. Has a good shot, . ...Expand
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@benfrench5483 years ago Would be worried about the defencive output of a pogba neves bruno
feel like you want a player sitting who can be a little more mobile with the passing ability maybe a bissouma (obviously ndidi is the dream)
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@mantasvalciukas57343 years ago I feel like he will be considered a solution while not actually being one, is he slightly better then what they got for this position? Maybe, but he' s . ...Expand 1
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@isaacmuanda65423 years ago This makes united incredibly vulnerable at the back.
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@jeffmarron38873 years ago His offensive play (passing range, shooting, technique) isbut his defensive capabilities leave a lot to be desired. 2
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@mandeepmarwaha85613 years ago I feel if pogba moves on, and united shift a few more players. They should move for both neves and bissouma. They' d make a quality double pivot and battle it out with mcfred. 1
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@tffti70583 years ago Jj is like a real life rick and morty character. 17
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@arnavsajan87233 years ago Van de beek really being given the finger. 1
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@treycumberbatch52573 years ago Thank you! Loads of fans on twitter saying that he wouldn' t be good enough. It' s a good thing that fans don' t decide transfers lol. 1
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@davecbm60623 years ago Will be at wolves next season. Wolves are strengthening and neves will take captains role. 1
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@UnbiasedBayernFan3 years ago Pogba can also drift left with a midfield diamond. He plays there quite well actually. Vdb can get mins that way too and run in while pogba moves leftward . ...Expand
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@seeyal63613 years ago If we are gonna compete for the prem this season i think we are gonna need martial to have the same type of season he had in 19/20. Yo cant depend on c . ...Expand
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@muhammedgamal58713 years ago Getting here after his match against man utd and he was so great
but the problem that he is not a no. 6 player, so he is not the ideal transfer for man utd.
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@GJ-dv8uq3 years ago I love the idea of uniteds midfield having 2 attacking 8s with an anchor behind them. Fernandes and pogba both have a decent defensive workrate so the 6 . ...Expand 55
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@helmet22fc3 years ago Yes! Get the portuguese carrick in at united!
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@karzanfaiq67493 years ago Whos better for united nevez or kalvin phlips or declan rice or dens zakaria or ndidi? Thank you.
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@jakedriver60933 years ago I like neves quite a bit. Honestly wouldnt be against him joining united. 2
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@harsumit3 years ago this video is very enlightening.
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@quest47473 years ago Wonderful analysis i hope united get him.
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@thewolverine19133 years ago How come bissouma is not being looked into? Defensively he' s done brilliantly for brighton.
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@jesseadjei7413 years ago " yeah i like ruben neves, something else that i like is the athletic"
don' t we all love j bull. 2
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@ravenmredstock58813 years ago Love the channel. Bruno and shaw being united' s only playmakers isn' t accurate. Sancho and rashford are both playmakers too. 2
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@SkullSnax3 years ago Im still of the opinion that united need somebody more defensive minded, but i see the benefit of having someone who has similar tackling stats to fred w . ...Expand
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@SoulTheMagnificent3 years ago " i mean, we can move around. He is human. " jj bull is great!
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@grievuspwn4g33 years ago Frogba, kermit' s footy playing cousin. 7
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@pradeeps94523 years ago How did jj manage to keep a straight face while saying frogba. 1
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@bijaymalla82903 years ago Neves is familiar with the premier league. He would be a valuable addition to the squad.
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@saladin20203 years ago Neves is the portuguese (amp; younger) version of jorginho. 1
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@justme5993 years ago Fine with him playing this role against the lesser teams.
can be stop us getting countered is the key question and you need to be quick and strong to get back in.
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@ronitdebnath3 years ago Yes good enough to score the goal of the season for them.
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@zachpickel45553 years ago Bissouma would fit better as our cdm. Hed allow bruno and pogba/dvb freedom. Or if we sell pogba neves/dvb/saul could play alongside bruno perfectly i . ...Expand
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@RameshKumar-mw3dv3 years ago I don' t know why there are so many analyst in football. Skills are not constant. A player can develop skills through training and also them due to . ...Expand
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@walsallyouth4793 years ago Interesting watch. One of the big flaws in neves game is short progressive passes into the front men, especially at tempo. This could be because wolves . ...Expand
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@nehemiahjacobs19873 years ago I honestly forgot neves is still young.
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@knightoyin65003 years ago Please make a video on goreztka and how he will fit into united' s team if they sign him.
i think he is better than neves in the cdm position, but i may be wrong.