Adam2003 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 06/10/2020 at 06:18, alreadyexists said: I think we will line up the same as against Liverpool, and I’d imagine there would be no arguments from most fans I suspect as you can’t really change a side that thumped the champions 7-2! Curious if Douglas Luiz and Martinez flying back after games 72 hours earlier in South America will be up to it - or at least at the same level - but can’t imagine them not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 It has been such a boring ass week, it just makes me look forward to this game more and more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Adam2003 said: Curious if Douglas Luiz and Martinez flying back after games 72 hours earlier in South America will be up to it - or at least at the same level - but can’t imagine them not starting. Yeah, it’s a concern definitely. I would imagine Martinez would be fine as it’s not like ‘keepers run their arse off or anything. Luiz is young too (still only 22!?) so I’m sure he’ll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Not that I want it to happen but it would be interesting to see how these players react when being a goal down. So far we've not been in that position. (In the league) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Yeah, it’s a concern definitely. I would imagine Martinez would be fine as it’s not like ‘keepers run their arse off or anything. Luiz is young too (still only 22!?) so I’m sure he’ll be fine. Morning Alan! I'm a bit concerned because Luis played all or most of the match against Bolivia on Saturday so he might play all of the one against Peru this Wednesday, but like you say, he's only 22, he should be super fit. But McGinn and Hourihane both played 120 minutes on Thursday and the whole game yesterday, and will probably start their internationals on Wednesday too. They're likely to be a bit tired! Maybe Jack could move back to central midfield for this one in place of McGinn, with Trez on one wing and Traore on the other. Edited October 12, 2020 by robby b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 4 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Yeah, it’s a concern definitely. I would imagine Martinez would be fine as it’s not like ‘keepers run their arse off or anything. Luiz is young too (still only 22!?) so I’m sure he’ll be fine. There’s still a certain % drop off that comes with travel, jetlag etc that worries me on a keeper’s concentration and reflexes. It is what it is though - I wouldn’t be starting Steer because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 12, 2020 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2020 Re- the international hangover. We can only hope Leechester suffer as much as we do. It's one of the unfortunate consequences of actually being a good team now. Especially in McGinn's case where he's a one man team up there. Spoiler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 12, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 15 hours ago, gurru991 said: I agree.It should be a dandy & i hope it"s a dandy for years to come. It would be nice to see new clubs coming along & pushing the entitled "top six" New clubs? Cheeky sod! (But I know what you mean). I've a nasty feeling that we may be a bit overconfident after the euphoria of our last game (plus the effects on our international players) and could come down to earth with a bump. Hope Deano can prepare them mentally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted October 12, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, mjmooney said: New clubs? Cheeky sod! (But I know what you mean). I've a nasty feeling that we may be a bit overconfident after the euphoria of our last game (plus the effects on our international players) and could come down to earth with a bump. Hope Deano can prepare them mentally. In that sense I think it's an interesting test. Liverpool was a free hit, and we smashed it out of the park, but we went into it with lower expectations and some good form against a weakened Liverpool who may have under-estimated us. We got a perfect storm and we absolutely capitalised on it. Leicester are a much more 'normal' Premier League game for us and we'll not only be going into it with a load of confidence, but they'll also be on alert and will not underestimate us in the way they might have pre-Liverpool. We're about to get a lot more respect from teams now. If we want to be top 10 this season then we need to be able to live with higher expectations being put on us by other teams and we need to add consistency. I'm very interested in how we approach and handle the Leicester game. We can't forget these are still a top 4 side and they won't define our season. But for me I don't fear them at all. I think they are benefitting from a poor league generally, and I think if we don't gift Vardy any penalties then we can hopefully restrict them to long range efforts from Maddison and Barnes. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 yes expectation management will be key. A draw in this game would still be a good result, even if I know think we can go into any game genuinely trying to win it. Mcginn will potentially have had a very heavy workload too. This is where we hope the freshness of Barkley can help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 I think the debut will have done wonders for Barkley’s confidence and match fitness. I know he wasnt exactly rusty but it can’t have hurt to get a goal, and play for 90mins, plus before the Lesta game he’ll have more time to bond with the team etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 At least grealish and mings havent played much. God i hate that chav vardy with a passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Just now, Demitri_C said: At least grealish and mings havent played much. God i hate that chav vardy with a passion At least we play on Sunday. Poor PSG play already on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Another tough one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 39 minutes ago, villalad21 said: At least we play on Sunday. Poor PSG play already on Friday. There’s nothing poor about PSG! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 Just now, TRO said: Another tough one.. I’m keeping my expectations fairly low, in that I would be pleased with a draw away from home, to a side that are top 5 or 6 most seasons now. As long as we perform well, I’ll be happy enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: There’s nothing poor about PSG! I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted October 12, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2020 7 hours ago, mjmooney said: New clubs? Cheeky sod! (But I know what you mean). I've a nasty feeling that we may be a bit overconfident after the euphoria of our last game (plus the effects on our international players) and could come down to earth with a bump. Hope Deano can prepare them mentally. It's funny you said that as after I posted it and read it again I thought someone will get pissy about the "new club" bit. I know Villa is not a new club & meant no disrespect & see you took only a little bit. The current top six need a boot up the arse with different clubs challenging them. You guys certainly have the dosh to do that. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Demitri_C said: At least grealish and mings havent played much. God i hate that chav vardy with a passion Yeah and we get an extra day rest + its only an hour up the road from bodymoor heath so probably won't do the overnight travel on Saturday and over given 7.15 kick off. We get an extra dats rest over Leeds who play Wolves Monday night then they travel to us on the Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted October 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2020 22 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Yeah, it’s a concern definitely. I would imagine Martinez would be fine as it’s not like ‘keepers run their arse off or anything. Luiz is young too (still only 22!?) so I’m sure he’ll be fine. Don't top teams who are loaded organize private jets for their players? With personal masseuses and IV's for fluids and nice food etc.ect. Hopefully that's what NSWE are doing (as it won't be counted on FFP either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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