3) Pressure of price tag
One of many Galactico stars at Real – Di Maria was arguably nowhere near as big a name as the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale around him, and will have been allowed to perform under considerably less pressure than now, when he has become the most expensive footballer in British history and the biggest name in this United team. With that kind of hype surrounding his arrival, it’s no question any dip in form is always going to be noticed and pounced upon by fans and pundits alike.