We're all expecting us to ring the changes, but the lack of midfield options suggests we might actually have to play a few of starting players unless we wanna go full Sutton and play U18's. Our last 3 'thrown' cup ties all ended miserably campaign wise with Monk losing to Sutton to focus on a playoff spot, Newport saw us continue a 6 game losing run that cost Christiansen his job and landed us fricking Heckingbottom, followed by Bielsa who couldn't beat a hapless QPR reserve side in order make the top 2.
So, given we face a team that has no character and only 1 win at home in 8 in all competitions, and with 4 full days rest instead of 3, is it actually worth having a go with a reasonably strong side?
What would be your starting line ups? Any players you'd particularly like to see play?
Casilla
Berardi (ideal game)
Struijk
Cooper
Douglas (ideal game)
Phillips
Costa (could hurt arsenal's vulnerable back 4)
Dallas
Klich (no Forshaw, Shack, Roberts or Pablo)
Alioski (not played as much lately)
Edmunson/New striker
Rest for Harrison, White, Ayling and Bamford. Might aswell keep Kiko in goal if he's available.
Team for Monday?
posted on 3/1/20
Well Don you know how he wants players to be able to cover 2 positions, your physique covers about 3!
posted on 3/1/20
😂 Jonty
posted on 3/1/20
Laughed out loud at that
posted on 3/1/20
Could make things happen from the middle of the park would cover every yard of the centre circle,
posted on 3/1/20
comment by AndDonRevieistheKing (U7852)
posted 6 hours, 41 minutes ago
Wouldn't play White, Phillip's, Klich, Bamford, Harrison or Dallas
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White looks alright as does Philips. Klich and Harrison definitely need a rest. Bamford has had a bit of a breather- play him
posted on 4/1/20
Gotts, Alioski, Miesler, Douglas all starting.
posted on 4/1/20
Also sounds like Bamford, Phillips, White and a few other first team players will start.
posted on 4/1/20
Thought Edmunson might get a look in. If not then why not just loan him out?
posted on 4/1/20
Sometimes you can play about with cup games and rest some first teamer's, but, sometimes a game comes along that the first teamer's want to play in!..
Don't think there'll be any player at the club that wouldn't want to play this game!..
Shame, because some should be blooded and some rested!..
posted on 4/1/20
Has Bogusz gone off the boil? He was looking good in the U23s. Looked certain to get a go in first team then
crickets. If he's got anything to offer (at all), wouldn't mind him getting some game time in this one.
Absolutely play Berra Rb and Douglas LB.