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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Kagawa is not good enough to wing it at United.

Each week a Japanese television crew turn up at Old Trafford in the hope that Shinji Kagawa starts for Manchester United.
Around an hour before kick-off there are usually forlorn looks and sad faces when the team sheets are distributed: No Shinji, no footage to send back home.
On Wednesday night it was different, with genuine delight on their faces when the forgotten man of Manchester United was handed a rare start. Tokyo was put on stand-by for something special.
Chance to shine: Shinji Kagawa was handed a rare start - but failed to impress
He was in the team to face Real Sociedad in the Champions League, picked to play on the left in only his fourth start of the season.
The Japan international prefers the role in the hole, the No 10 position behind the main striker, but he will take anything right now.
It was a rare chance to shine in a big Champions League group game; an opportunity to be involved in the action from the very beginning. He comes with pedigree after a stellar career with Borussia Dortmund but he has struggled to adapt to the physical demands of English football.
Fluffing his lines: Kagawa was played out on the wing and did not impress
Fluffing his lines: Kagawa was played out on the wing and did not impress.

Out wide: Kagawa was played out on the wing
Manager David Moyes wants durable athletes; robust players who can tackle first and send the sweet touches towards Wayne Rooney second. That’s his way.
Kagawa’s a luxury item, expendable the moment Moyes convinces himself that this team will need to dig in for a result.
He is committed to a second season at United, determined to force his way into the team and flourish the moment he gets a run in the side. On Saturday, when they play Stoke, he can expect to be among the substitutes again.
This was not his night, not even with excitable TV cameras from home trained on his every touch. He didn’t get nearly enough.
Wing wizards: Ryan Giggs, Andrei Kanchelskis and Steve Coppell all made their name out wide
Kagawa wants to play in Rooney’s position, but he doesn’t have the work-rate of his rival for a place in the team. Rooney was excellent.
Kagawa remains the first reserve for Rooney: on the fringes of a team that is still settling into their rhythm under a new manager.
The fixture had rotation written all over it; a night for the squad players to get a run-out against this struggling Sociedad side.
Out of position: Kagawa prefers to play in the No 10 role, but Wayne Rooney is first choice there
Out of position: Kagawa prefers to play in the No 10 role, but Wayne Rooney is first choice there.

They have a long tradition of top-class wingers at United, something that is stitched into the heritage of the club.
George Best, Steve Coppell, Andrei Kanchelskis and Ryan Giggs are among some of the greatest names in United history to race down either wing at Old Trafford. Kagawa is nowhere near their class.
He wasn’t involved nearly enough in United’s good moves and when he had the chance to score, he fluffed his lines.
In top form: Wayne Rooney was involved all over the pitch

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