morty
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Just seen that Gibson, Rupp and Quintilla available!
Tough test this, 2-1 to the Nodge.
Tough test this, 2-1 to the Nodge.
Agree with this, we didn’t do enough in the final third which is where we were looking for more from Todd and DowellBit of a reality check for us after a fantastic few weeks. The first 40 minutes or so were pretty good, everything after that really was not. Never got going in that 2nd half. Worst display in a long time for a lot of these players (Skipp and Buendia the only ones to come out with any credit).
But we play again in 2 days time, and win that and everything will be forgotten
Hoping to see Xavi, Gibson, Rupp and Vrancic come in for Tuesday’s game.
Who is dropping out and do you think you'll get all 4 of those?Hoping to see Xavi, Gibson, Rupp and Vrancic come in for Tuesday’s game.
Who is dropping out and do you think you'll get all 4 of those?
Mario for Dowell, Rupp for McLean, Gibson for Zimbo and Xavi for Sorenson.
But no, I don't think we'll get all 4. I think Gibson will probably come back in for Zimmermann. His ability to bring the ball out from the back and the fact he's left-footed is a big plus with the way Farke likes to play, not to mention that he's a very good defender and formed a really good partnership with Hanley before his injury.
Rupp and Vrancic I'm not sure if they'll come back in. Even though his best position isn't a number 10 I think the whole team looks a bit better when Mario's in it. Similarly to the Hanley - Gibson combination, we've looked at our best this season when we've had the Rupp - Skipp partnership in midfield, so even though I think generally McLean's done well since he's come back in, I'd be looking to bring Rupp into the side. Xavi I guess it depends how fit he is. Sorenson's done a very good job of filling in, but last night was a prime example of why we need an actual left back in that position, so if Quintilla's fit enough to start then he has to in my opinion
I'm not trying to advocate dropping players after they've had one below par game, and obviously you don't want to be constantly chopping and changing, but we have so much strength in depth and with the games coming thick and fast it makes sense to use it.