Will we go three at the back now Jones is out and no Ayling? Can't see who else can play wing-back now. If we go our usual system I'd go VdB to full back, Howson and Barlaser middle, and Forss, Crooks, Hackney behind Rodgers. Thought Crooks was decent when he came on today, made things happen. There's not a lot of width/penetration from wide, but it's a team that can compete in the middle. Alternatively, we could put Coburn on and drop Crooks or Forss. Or drop Barlaser and shunt Hackney back. Rodgers has to play for me though - now Jones is out.
Don't think they're that special through the middle - think both Gallagher and Fernandez overrated. But can we keep wide players the likes of Palmer/Sterling etc quiet? That's the question. Broja is also a threat - and Nkunku will be a major star if he stays free of injury for a while, so hope he's not yet fit.
Don't think they're that special through the middle - think both Gallagher and Fernandez overrated. But can we keep wide players the likes of Palmer/Sterling etc quiet? That's the question. Broja is also a threat - and Nkunku will be a major star if he stays free of injury for a while, so hope he's not yet fit.