Jay and Sofiane both getting some game time would be great just before we go to the San Siro. Any updates on the knocks picked up on international duty?
Will this be the game that we start scoring a decent percentage of our chances?
I’m with Fatso 4-0. Virgil first goal, Højbejerg last goal. Bookies a little bit richer probably
I don’t see why Puel wouldn’t start with one of the youngsters. He’s shown he’s not afraid to make bold decisions and has said from the start he’d give them a go if the opportunity arose.
From what I’ve heard Sam McQueen has been playing well for the under 23’s and Jack Stephens played the full 90 in England under 21’s 5-0 win the other night. Both must have a bit about them.
Stephens is more a centre half or sometimes defensive midfielder tho’ so I wouldn’t of thought he’d play him out of position.
I don’t remember Martina playing LB but was bought originally for his versatility to play anywhere across the defence so he’s a possibility … depends on Seesaws fitness I suppose.
True about Puel and i would be happy to see Mc Queen play, just think he’ll go for the safest option, as i consider this an important game. 3 points will set us up nicely in the PL and come with the added feel good factor going into the Inter game.
I won’t mention the added bonus of going for our clean sheet record as that got me down voted before for tempting fate.
Let’s see what surprises Cluade gives us this weekend.
I’d take that. Looks good and a decent bench* if changes are needed. I like your confidence in Yoshi and McQueen both in the back line(will Cluade be as brave?).
*It wasn’t that long ago that i was looking at who needed replacing so we had a decent first 11. Now i see a squad that that are all capable of coming on and changing a game.
I think we have to go as close to full strength as possible in this one. They won’t be a pushover by any means.
With the injuries we have we can’t afford to rest anybody else out of choice.
Hopefully we are in a position that we can give Boufal and Jay some minutes so that they can have more game time in Milan, thus allowing some rotation and keeping things fresh.