villalad21 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Nice that here are no favorites. The likes of McGinn and Watkins can actually be dropped and that's OK. The world isn't gonna end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Nice that here are no favorites. The likes of McGinn and Watkins can actually be dropped and that's OK. The world isn't gonna end. I don't think Watkins should be dropped, based on his brilliant goals scored stats last season when he was the only centre forward. This season he hasn't had the same service without the creative Grealish. And although McGinn has given the ball away a few too many times he's been pretty good overall this season. Who would we replace him with anyway, when Sanson is eternally injured/unavailable for whatever reason and Buendia should be on the wing, his natural position, rather than central midfield? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Nice that here are no favorites. The likes of McGinn and Watkins can actually be dropped and that's OK. The world isn't gonna end. Well it would for this match, we’re struggling to name a starting 11 as it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, WallisFrizz said: Well it would for this match, we’re struggling to name a starting 11 as it is! Good we're not playing Man City then. Remember what Mr. Gerrard said. No excuse culture. Edited November 18, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Think we are going to have a problem in midfield if Nakamba, Luiz and Sanson are all out. Ramsey, McGinn and? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) . Edited November 18, 2021 by robby b , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: Think we are going to have a problem in midfield if Nakamba, Luiz and Sanson are all out. Ramsey, McGinn and? Basil Brush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 18/11/2021 at 03:11, BOF said: Genuinely had a dream last night that we won 2-0 and Carney Chukwuemeka scored the 2nd one. So I'm very chilled about this game now Same scoreline prediction as Lawro. Doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Would be kinda funny if after all the grief we gave Smith, Gerrard ends up playing 3 at the back purely to combat the midfield issue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Dougie and Sanson ruled out. Come on Gerrard, start Chuk pleeeeeease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Midfield is a bit of an issue but we should be able to cover this. I'd have liked to see Doug make a good start under SG. I I'd like this: Emi Cash Konsa Mings Targett Chuk McGinn Ramsey Watkins Ings Buendia Subs: Steer Young Hause Tuanzebe ElGhazi Bailey Archer SG plays the front three narrow usually so you need full backs and midfields to create width. I think both JJ and Chuk could do that. It means asking McGinn to be disciplined and stay back which isn't his best trait. Perhaps Tuanzebe could play DM with McGinn taking Chuk's spot but that might look too 5 at the back to some on paper. There's no doubt if we feed that front 3 we will score goals. It's a 100m attacking line up. We just need to make sure we keep the ball out of the net at the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: Think we are going to have a problem in midfield if Nakamba, Luiz and Sanson are all out. Ramsey, McGinn and? i know he picked up a knock, but gerrard made no mention of nakamba yesterday. he confirmed luiz and sanson are both out. i think he'll play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Buendia in mid 3 and McGinn and Watkins behind Ings. Basically McGinn role for Scotland and fits with Gerrard 2 10's behind a striker and Buendia was good pulling strings deeper at Norwich in a "quarterback" role. Midfield could get overrun but would be happy with Ramsey and Chuk there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Despite all the changes at the top we have exactly the same problems facing us on Saturday we have had all season. Namely no central midfield. Until that gets sorted our season is just damage limitation. All goes back to making the wrong decisions in the summer transfer window. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 15 hours ago, dubliner said: Is this game sold out? Yes, it was before SG was confirmed, as with every game this season, you can't knock our support! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 So no Dougie, Sanson, Bailey and Traore? Are we ever going to have a fully fit squad? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 49 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: So no Dougie, Sanson, Bailey and Traore? Are we ever going to have a fully fit squad? Is Bailey out? I didn't see that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Herman22 said: Is Bailey out? I didn't see that! I’m sure I heard he got a knock on international duty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2021 only ones confirmed out are luiz and sanson (plus trez) there's been no mention of marv, traore and bailey i thought i saw bailey just got a bit of cramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzzle Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Feels like ages since I really looked forward to going to a game like I am this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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