Bad results alone are not going to get him to leave, after all he is master of explaining them away (the ref, the pitch, injuries, bully opponents, bad luck, fatigue, lack of winter break etc etc) (justarsenal.com)
RWB Bellerin / ox: depending on form RCB mustafi: looked world class 1st half of the season, injury and lack of winter break killed him afteward CB koscielny: the boss, the best defender, mertesaker when resting kos and for cup games LCB monreal / holding: need a technical def capable of running with the ball and a cool head LWB kolasinac: as much as i want him as lcb his stamina, penetration power and good crosses make him a better lwb. (justarsenal.com)
The Portuguese tactician believes the lack of a winter break gives a major advantage to English sides» European rivals, in what may be an early concession of United's hopes. (caughtoffside.com)