Talldarkandransome Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I wanna make a point, and I'm sure Unai will make at least one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Can take a loss but not another battering, we need to keep our GD stable. We've already had three spankings this season so don't need another one, especially as I reckon West Ham might get a positive result against Tottenham. I'm ok losing by a goal or 2 but any more than that is a bad result. Team is pretty obvious given the performance of Zaniolo and Digne against Wolves: Martinez Konsa Carlos Torres Digne Luiz Tielemans Bailey Zaniolo Diaby Duran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 (edited) Emi Konsa Carlos Pau Digne Luiz Tielemans Bailey Diaby Rogers Duran I think with Ollie out this is the lineup I would go for. Really fine balance between putting Rogers or Zaniolo on to start, but I’ve gone for Morgz Edited April 2 by alreadyexists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Another option is to bring in Lenglet, Digne and Zaniolo and play a back 5 but it is a bit defensive. Didn't work against Tottenham but might against City away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 1 minute ago, Leeroy said: Can take a loss but not another battering, we need to keep our GD stable. We've already had three spankings this season so don't need another one, especially as I reckon West Ham might get a positive result against Tottenham. I'm ok losing by a goal or 2 but any more than that is a bad result. Team is pretty obvious given the performance of Zaniolo and Digne against Wolves: Martinez Konsa Carlos Torres Digne Luiz Tielemans Bailey Zaniolo Diaby Duran It’s a really close one! I think Zaniolo showed lots of promise, but I think he’s a bit too gungho for a game where we need to be tight and disciplined, rather than outright chaotic good that NZ brings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just now, alreadyexists said: It’s a really close one! I think Zaniolo showed lots of promise, but I think he’s a bit too gungho for a game where we need to be tight and disciplined, rather than outright chaotic good that NZ brings Yeah I'm not too fussed between Rogers and Zaniolo, I wouldn't be too bothered if he started Rogers for this one then brought in Zaniolo for Brentford. I do think Digne has to come in for Moreno though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 1 minute ago, Leeroy said: Yeah I'm not too fussed between Rogers and Zaniolo, I wouldn't be too bothered if he started Rogers for this one then brought in Zaniolo for Brentford. I do think Digne has to come in for Moreno though. Yeah totally agree. I like Moreno but Digne has to start this one for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 9 minutes ago, Leeroy said: Another option is to bring in Lenglet, Digne and Zaniolo and play a back 5 but it is a bit defensive. Didn't work against Tottenham but might against City away. I feel like 90% of the time a back 5 is never the answer, but I am wrong at least 35% of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Nice of Roy Keane to get Haaland up for this game with his pathetic comment yesterday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Emi Konsa Carlos Pau Digne Bailey Luiz Tielemans Diaby Zaniolo Duran Start Duran but he won’t last 90 minutes. Careful thought needed here in terms of the starting 11. I’d go Zaniolo to start and Rogers to come on for Duran at some point. I’d play Zaniolo central to occupy Rodri. Perhaps Moreno to come on for Zaniolo. Need a real shift from Diaby and Bailey who will need to play most of the 90. Big ask this with the players we have out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I feel like putting Tielemans higher up on Rodri and Tim next to Dougie might make sense but you probably can't drop Diaby after a goal and assist last time out. I'd be tempted to start Zaniolo instead of Rogers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 The Arsenal City game was a bit of a blueprint for stopping City. But one mistake and they will punish you. I think we need to be solid from set pieces so would go with some size. Emi Konsa Carlos Pau Digne Doug Tim Bailey Tielemans Diaby Duran Out of possession I’d expect that to turn into a 6-2-2 with two of Doug, Tim or Youri filling in out wide. We then need Bailey and Diaby to keep City honest with runs behind when we win the ball back. I think it’s a massive ask to get one point, never mind 3. But the way we dominated in VP makes me think we can take something. And anything is a huge bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 49 minutes ago, Leeroy said: Another option is to bring in Lenglet, Digne and Zaniolo and play a back 5 but it is a bit defensive. Didn't work against Tottenham but might against City away. Please no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 Ill be shocked if we go anywhere near as attacking as some are suggesting. Its going to be a fascinating game tactically! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Well when we beat them at VP it was a back 5 of Emi Konsa Carlos Pau Digne So absolutely no need to change that really, given Diego and Lucas both had very decent performances last time out and Moreno had a bit of a stinker. Bringing Lenglet in and going to a back 5 would give out the wrong message to the players and give all impetus to the cheats so I can't see that happening, thankfully. We have a decent base there, the issue is further forward, and how we can nullify City whilst also causing them a few issues at the same time. At VP we had Kamara and McGinn whilst they had no Rodri and De Bruyne so it will be a whole new ball game in this one. I can see why Tim would be an option centrally as we will probably be out of possession for large spells but Tielemans is playing well and I can't see anything other than him and Luiz centrally. Bailey on the right. Duran up top as we need a focal point, I think then it's 2 from 3 - Diaby/Zaniolo/Rogers. On paper you would choose Diaby, but the game may be more suited to Rogers ball carrying / hustling style?! Also Zaniolo brings that kind of play, but Diaby offers real pace on the counter, so.. who knows. Trust in Emery whatever team he picks. Hopefully don't concede early, and play ourselves into it, no silly mistakes. If they beat us because they are better I can live with that, but I'm hopeful we can give them a real good game. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Emi Konsa Carlos Pau Digne Luiz Tielemans Bailey Diaby Rogers Duran I think with Ollie out this is the lineup I would go for. Really fine balance between putting Rogers or Zaniolo on to start, but I’ve gone for Morgz This will be the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 We might as well play the reserves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 We are hurtin'. No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK ARG Emiliano Martínez(vice-captain) 2 DF POL Matty Cash 3 DF BRA Diego Carlos (vice-captain) 4 DF ENG Ezri Konsa 5 DF ENG Tyrone Mings 6 MF BRA Douglas Luiz 7 MF SCO John McGinn(captain) 8 MF BEL Youri Tielemans 10 MF ARG Emiliano Buendía 11 FW ENG Ollie Watkins 12 DF FRA Lucas Digne 14 DF ESP Pau Torres 15 DF ESP Àlex Moreno 16 DF ENG Calum Chambers No. Pos. Nation Player 17 DF FRA Clément Lenglet (on loan from Barcelona) 18 GK AUS Joe Gauci 19 MF FRA Moussa Diaby 22 MF ITA Nicolò Zaniolo (on loan from Galatasaray) 24 FW COL Jhon Durán 25 GK SWE Robin Olsen 27 FW ENG Morgan Rogers 29 DF ENG Kaine Kesler-Hayden 30 DF ENG Kortney Hause 31 MF JAM Leon Bailey 41 MF ENG Jacob Ramsey 44 MF FRA Boubacar Kamara 47 MF ENG Tim Iroegbunam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) I don't think we have the players to go ultra defensive......I think our only chance, is to have a go at them, without being too open. Edited April 2 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted April 2 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AVTuco said: We might as well play the reserves. Omari? I also wish we'd been able to keep Philogene in the mix this year. Always thought there was something about him, but no use crying over it. He brought in some needed funds, presumably. Edited April 2 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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