For the Brighton game I would probably make only one change and that is Zambo for Kmac because of speed. That being said, against Exeter I wouldn't put any Brighton starters in the starting eleven. So my team against Exeter would be:
Rico
Christie Mawson Ream Sess
StefJo Kmac Cisse
Ayite Kamara Kebano
Bench: Fabri/Betts, Chambers, Odoi/Fosu-Mensah, Seri, Fonte, Mitro, Schuerrle
I put Seri, Mitro and Schuerrle on the bench if something goes wrong. That's if Ream and Ayite are available, if not than Chambers and Fonte should start imo.
For Brighton:
Betts/Fabri/Rico(whoever proves to be the best option)
Fosu-Mensah Odoi MLM Bryan
Cairney Zambo Seri
Vietto Mitro Schuerrle
Bench: Betts/Fabri/Rico, Christie, Chambers, Kmac, StefJo, Sess, Kamara/Ayite(if fit)
That's just my opinion, can see many will disagree.
I think if Mawson is fit he has to play at Brighton. But looking at the teams you have put out. Our squad looks very good in most places.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 27, 2018, 12:41:44 PM
I think if Mawson is fit he has to play at Brighton. But looking at the teams you have put out. Our squad looks very good in most places.
Yeah I agree with you, and our "b" team looks strong enough for most teams that are not from the Premier league.
I was going to say we should look to keep all possible momentum and play anybody who is going to get a subsequent rest during the international break, but I then realised a few of those appeared to cover a lot of ground yesterday (without the stats to back that up).
So i'd go something like this for Tuesday :
Betts
TFM
Odoi
Chambers (Ream/Mawson fit for 45??)
MLM
StefJo
Anguissa
De La Torre/Cisse
Vietto
AK47
Sess
Rico
TFM
Mawson 60 (Odoi 30)
MLM
Sess
McD
StefJo
Anguissa
Vietto
AK47
Kebano
Rico
Fossey
Mawson
Ream(if fit)/chambers
Sess
K Mac
Cissé
Johansen
Kebano
Fonte
Kamara
Quote from: One James stannard on August 27, 2018, 03:02:07 PM
Rico
Fossey
Mawson
Ream(if fit)/chambers
Sess
Cissé
Johansen
Kebano
Fonte
Kamara
You're missing one mate
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Rico
Fossey
Mawson
Ream(if fit)/chambers
Sess
Cissé
Johansen
Kebano
Fonte
Kamara
You're missing one mate
Cheers mate, was wondering how long it would take someone to notice :dft012:
I think Exr is a good run-out for some fringe players for match fitness and to ease Ream and/or Mawson in if they're ready.
I would go with Rico though, just to see him in a match situation.
For Exeter: Rico; Christie, Chambers, Mawson, S Sessegnon; Cisse, Johansen, De la Torre; Kebano, R Sessegnon; Kamara
For Brighton: Rico; Fosu, Odoi, Le Marchand, Bryan; Anguissa, Cairney, Seri; Vietto, Schurrle; Mitrovic
Quote from: elgreenio on August 27, 2018, 02:02:00 PM
I was going to say we should look to keep all possible momentum and play anybody who is going to get a subsequent rest during the international break, but I then realised a few of those appeared to cover a lot of ground yesterday (without the stats to back that up).
So i'd go something like this for Tuesday :
Betts
TFM
Odoi
Chambers (Ream/Mawson fit for 45??)
MLM
StefJo
Anguissa
De La Torre/Cisse
Vietto
AK47
Sess
I like this line-up except for the goalie. I would put in Rico so that everyone can see what he has to offer. I do like that you are giving Mawson and Ream (hopefully fit) a chance to run out and get some minutes in. I also like that Sess is back in the line-up and think that it is just good man management to have him start the bench for certain games and start on the field for others.
Also like the idea of giving De La Torre a run out and get some 1st team minutes in. Good line-up and as others have said, if things go south then we can bring Mitro and others in off the bench.
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I think if Mawson is fit he has to play at Brighton. But looking at the teams you have put out. Our squad looks very good in most places.
Yeah I agree with you, and our "b" team looks strong enough for most teams that are not from the Premier league.
How different from 2 months ago when we looked very threadbare!!
For Exeter
Let's agree that we can expect as close to 11 changes of the starting 11 that Joka can make
I expect all 11 to change
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Rico
Christie Chambers Mawson Ream Sessegnon
Johansen Cisse Anguissa
Kebano Kamara
Fabri
Fosu Odoi Le Marchand Bryan
Seri Anguissa Cairney
Vietto Mitro Schurrle
I've likely missed this somewhere else, but I am guessing (hoping) the lack of talk on Cairney's ankle means that is no problem??
Quote from: SWSixer on August 28, 2018, 12:54:03 AM
I've likely missed this somewhere else, but I am guessing (hoping) the lack of talk on Cairney's ankle means that is no problem??
Have not heard anything about it but do think it would be good to have him sit out tomorrow.
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I've likely missed this somewhere else, but I am guessing (hoping) the lack of talk on Cairney's ankle means that is no problem??
Have not heard anything about it but do think it would be good to have him sit out tomorrow.
Definitely but he was sitting on the bench after he was taken off chatting and smiling so it can't be too bad. At least it wasn't his knee.
For tonight it's important to give some playing time to the members of the squad who haven't had much so far. I would like to see:-
Rico
Christie Mawson Ream (if fit, Chambers if not) Odoi
Stef j Anguissa Cisse
Kebano Fonte R Sess
Bench:- Fabri, Riley, De La T, S Sess, Kamara, Fossey, Vietto
Yes, let's ring the changes, also Exr have injury and suspension problems already.
Quote from: bornafulhamfan on August 27, 2018, 12:37:57 PM
For the Brighton game I would probably make only one change and that is Zambo for Kmac because of speed. That being said, against Exeter I wouldn't put any Brighton starters in the starting eleven. So my team against Exeter would be:
Rico
Christie Mawson Ream Sess
StefJo Kmac Cisse
Ayite Kamara Kebano
Bench: Fabri/Betts, Chambers, Odoi/Fosu-Mensah, Seri, Fonte, Mitro, Schuerrle
I put Seri, Mitro and Schuerrle on the bench if something goes wrong. That's if Ream and Ayite are available, if not than Chambers and Fonte should start imo.
For Brighton:
Betts/Fabri/Rico(whoever proves to be the best option)
Fosu-Mensah Odoi MLM Bryan
Cairney Zambo Seri
Vietto Mitro Schuerrle
Bench: Betts/Fabri/Rico, Christie, Chambers, Kmac, StefJo, Sess, Kamara/Ayite(if fit)
That's just my opinion, can see many will disagree.
I still haven't changed my mind. I would definitely start the team above.
Exeter:
Rico
Christie - Chambers - Mawson - R Sessegnon
O'Riley - Anguissa - Johansen
de la Torre - Kamara - Kebano
Hopefully Ayite and Ream are ready to come on early second half.
Brighton:
Bettinelli
Fosu-Mensah - Odoi - Le Marchand - Bryan
Cairney - McDonald - Seri
Vietto - Mitrovic - Schürrle
Bench: Fabri/Rico, Mawson/Chambers, Christie, Anguissa, Johansen, R Sessegnon & Kamara
I'm with you Twang for the Brighton match although I'd have Kebano or Fonte on the bench instead of Kamara.
Looks a good side though.
Players that could be in the lineup according to the match program are:
Full first team squad(25 players) + Steven Sessegnon, Luca de la Torre and Luca Ashby-Hammond.
Exeter
Rico
Fossey - Mawson - Odoi - Bryan
Anguissa
Johansen - O'Riley
Kebano - Kamara - Sess
Brighton
Betts
FosuMensah - Odoi - Le Marchand - Bryan
Anguissa
Cairney - Seri
Schurrle - Mitrovic - Vietto
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Exeter
Rico
Fossey - Mawson - Odoi - Bryan
Anguissa
Johansen - O'Riley
Kebano - Kamara - Sess
Brighton
Betts
FosuMensah - Odoi - Le Marchand - Bryan
Anguissa
Cairney - Seri
Schurrle - Mitrovic - Vietto
According to the match program, Fossey won't play.
Just out of interest why are most of you putting Sess at left back, for the past year everyone has been saying he isn't a left back!
Quote from: brightster on August 28, 2018, 04:06:25 PM
Just out of interest why are most of you putting Sess at left back, for the past year everyone has been saying he isn't a left back!
To save Bryan, Odoi and Le Marchand for the Brighton game and because our full backs should be able to attack more than defend against Exeter at home.
Sess to start at Brighton in my opinion. Joka changes players every game
I would like them to try Vietto in Mitrovics position to see how that positional cover works.
Quote from: Mullers OG on August 28, 2018, 01:07:07 PM
I'm with you Twang for the Brighton match although I'd have Kebano or Fonte on the bench instead of Kamara.
Looks a good side though.
Why do you hate Kamara so much, out of interest? Most of your posting history has something negative towards him in it.
Tonight:
Rico
Christie - Chambers - Ream/Mawson - S Sess
Zambo
StefJo - DLT
Ayite/Kamara - Kebano - R Sess
Brighton:
Rico (if language issues sorted)
Fosu Mensah - Chambers/Odoi - MLM - Bryan
Zambo
TC - Seri
Vietto Schurrle
Mitro
Quote from: bornafulhamfan on August 27, 2018, 12:37:57 PM
For the Brighton game I would probably make only one change and that is Zambo for Kmac because of speed. That being said, against Exeter I wouldn't put any Brighton starters in the starting eleven. So my team against Exeter would be:
Rico
Christie Mawson Ream Sess
StefJo Kmac Cisse
Ayite Kamara Kebano
Bench: Fabri/Betts, Chambers, Odoi/Fosu-Mensah, Seri, Fonte, Mitro, Schuerrle
I put Seri, Mitro and Schuerrle on the bench if something goes wrong. That's if Ream and Ayite are available, if not than Chambers and Fonte should start imo.
For Brighton:
Betts/Fabri/Rico(whoever proves to be the best option)
Fosu-Mensah Odoi MLM Bryan
Cairney Zambo Seri
Vietto Mitro Schuerrle
Bench: Betts/Fabri/Rico, Christie, Chambers, Kmac, StefJo, Sess, Kamara/Ayite(if fit)
That's just my opinion, can see many will disagree.
I basically guessed the lineup. I only expected Kmac to start and not Zambo. Ayite and Ream were not fit and I said if they were not fit I would start Chambers and Fonte which happened.
I wouldn't change anyone from the Brighton lineup, as I still think the only change from the Burnley lineup should be Zambo for Kmac. And yes, I decided which keeper I would start, Rico! If the language issue is sorted of course.
my team against Brighton...
Betts
Fosu-Mensah Chambers Le Marchand Bryan
Seri Anguissa Cairney (if fit)
Schurrle Mitro Sess
subs: Fabri, Odoi, Christie, Vietto, Stef Jo, KMac, AK47
We've now got an impressive squad with at least two players fighting for each starting place so I think Slav will rotate the team for most games in the early part of the season, once everyone has fully 'clicked' we may see less 'tinkering' especially at the back where partnerships are invaluable, think of Aaron & Brede, the Thames Barrier far better together than apart!
Its very difficult to argue that anyone who played against Burnley should be dropped however I think for 'tactical' reasons that Chambers will get the nod over Odoi even though he had a good game last Sunday.
I also think that Anguissa will start as I don't think Brighton are as 'physical' as Burnley.
For me Ryan gets the start ahead of Vietto, who had a really impressive game but I think our 'boy wonder' will show the premiership why he's so highly regarded.
If Cairney is unavailable ...
Keeper Du Jour
Fosu-Mensah Odoi Le Marchand Bryan
Seri Anguissa
Schurrle
Kamara Mitro Vietto
Subs: Mawson, Chambers, Sessegnon, Johansen, McDonald, Christie, Backup GK
With Cairney likely to be missing the game I would say
Bettinelli
Fosu-Mensah Chambers Le Marchand Bryan
Seri Anguissa Johansen
Vietto Schurrle
Mitrovic
Subs - Rico , Christie , Mawson , McDonald , Sessegnon , De La Torre , Kamara
Quote from: MrFFC on August 30, 2018, 08:59:18 AM
With Cairney likely to be missing the game I would say
Bettinelli
Fosu-Mensah Chambers Le Marchand Bryan
Seri Anguissa Johansen
Vietto Schurrle
Mitrovic
Subs - Rico , Christie , Mawson , McDonald , Sessegnon , De La Torre , Kamara
Agree with this almost fully. I would maybe give Rico the chance in a more serious match than Exeter, so I would start him. Apart from that I agree with you 100%.
GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney (Johansen if unfit)
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
Bettinelli now has the shirt to lose and despite one or two wayward long balls he did nothing wrong against Burnley. He did not stand a chance with either goal in my opinion.
I think both full backs need upgrading if we are to really make the most of our style. Both Fosu-Mensah and Bryan are capable defenders and can make up the numbers while we are on the attack. However neither can bring what Fredericks brought last year and take it past the last defender and really make chances from nothing when we are struggling.
I felt Odoi was quite comfortable at the weekend. I actually thought he did as well as he could for the first goal and was rather unlucky. He continued to contribute to building the attack. I think Mawson will replace him long term so hopefully Odoi can avoid any massive clangers until then like at times last season.
Up front Kamara replaces Vietto who for me was largely ineffective against Burnley despite popular opinion and had quite a few loose balls and touches. Burnley's tired legs after 70 minutes flattered him. Kamara in the meantime got another brace midweek to add to his promotion-winning form last season and remains my hot tip to breakthrough this season.
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
I hope we see Johansen Saturday he was brilliant last year & think he has a lot to offer the team this year aswell
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
Why Sess at LB when Bryan will be there?
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
Why Sess at LB when Bryan will be there?
I just have a feeling that we may see Sess at Left Back as often as Left Wing, Schurrle and Vietto look better suited to PL forward line requirements, switching back and forwards. We want to Sess develop and grow but we also need to win, so depending on the occasion I can see Sess getting the nod over Bryan.
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
Why Sess at LB when Bryan will be there?
I just have a feeling that we may see Sess at Left Back as often as Left Wing, Schurrle and Vietto look better suited to PL forward line requirements, switching back and forwards. We want to Sess develop and grow but we also need to win, so depending on the occasion I can see Sess getting the nod over Bryan.
Slight tangent but Young's Special is rubbish isn't it!
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
Why Sess at LB when Bryan will be there?
I just have a feeling that we may see Sess at Left Back as often as Left Wing, Schurrle and Vietto look better suited to PL forward line requirements, switching back and forwards. We want to Sess develop and grow but we also need to win, so depending on the occasion I can see Sess getting the nod over Bryan.
Slight tangent but Young's Special is rubbish isn't it!
The only way I can drink it is pint of mixed, half special and half bitter
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
Johansen not a creative midfielder seems a bit harsh!
Was a great pass for instance this week for Kamaras second goal.. also Anguissa is more defensive minded?
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
Johansen not a creative midfielder seems a bit harsh!
Was a great pass for instance this week for Kamaras second goal.. also Anguissa is more defensive minded?
Agree. Most assists for us last season don't forget.
Wouldn't surprise me at all if Vietto was used in the Cairny role this weekend. Played all over the pitch last week and got better as the match went on. Schurrle and Sess on the wings.
If that doesn't work out then take Vietto off chuck on Aguissa and let Seri play further upfield.
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Brighton:
Bettinelli
Fosu-Mensah - Odoi - Le Marchand - Bryan
Cairney - McDonald - Seri
Vietto - Mitrovic - Schürrle
Bench: Fabri/Rico, Mawson/Chambers, Christie, Anguissa, Johansen, R Sessegnon & Kamara
With Cairney definitely out and Mawson probably not risked:
Bettinelli
Fosu-Mensah - Odoi - Le Marchand - Bryan
Johansen - McDonald - Seri
Vietto - Mitrovic - Schürrle
Bench: Fabri/Rico, Chambers, Christie, Anguissa, de la Torre, R Sessegnon & Kamara
I think there's an unfair negativity towards Johansen on this board. He was our top assist last season, and top scorer the season before. Whenever I've watched him he alsways looks very neat, skilful, has a clear drive and looks fair more of a premier league centre mid than KMac who isn't as good on the ball. If any of the other Cms had made the pass for Kamaras second they'd rightfully be lauded for whatever reason Johansen is just derided as not creative... WTF?
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GK - Betts
RB - Fosu Mensah
RCB - Odoi
LCB - MLM
LB - Bryan
CM - KMc
CM - Seri
CM - Cairney
LW - Schurrle
CF - Mitrovic
RW - Kamara
And with TC out?
Johansen
Cairney and Seri are quite similar in that they collect the ball, often from deep, and spread the play to the wings. Johansen offers a bit of box to box drive and I think it will be interesting to see how the balance of the team changes with him playing.
Be interesting to see how much worse we'd be with him.
He is not a creative midfielder. I wouldn't bring him in for Cairney. Play McDonald with Anguissa and let Seri do his thing.
I am pretty sure thats what Slav will do, KMac in front of defence and Zambo ( as Gentlemen Jim has decided is a good short hand) to go box to box breaking up play and Seri as Midfield General.
The other change we will see is Vietto and not Kamara. Slav tends to stick to winning teams and that is why Odoi may get the start over Chambers. I think we might see Sess at left back too.
Why Sess at LB when Bryan will be there?
I just have a feeling that we may see Sess at Left Back as often as Left Wing, Schurrle and Vietto look better suited to PL forward line requirements, switching back and forwards. We want to Sess develop and grow but we also need to win, so depending on the occasion I can see Sess getting the nod over Bryan.
Can't see Bryan ever getting dropped for Sess in the league. If anything, it will be MLM slotting in.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2018, 01:41:12 PM
I think there's an unfair negativity towards Johansen on this board. He was our top assist last season, and top scorer the season before. Whenever I've watched him he alsways looks very neat, skilful, has a clear drive and looks fair more of a premier league centre mid than KMac who isn't as good on the ball. If any of the other Cms had made the pass for Kamaras second they'd rightfully be lauded for whatever reason Johansen is just derided as not creative... WTF?
He is an advanced midfielder, but not a creator. I feel he will struggle to unpick very tight PL defences, but his professional fouls etc will be useful in some games.
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I think there's an unfair negativity towards Johansen on this board. He was our top assist last season, and top scorer the season before. Whenever I've watched him he alsways looks very neat, skilful, has a clear drive and looks fair more of a premier league centre mid than KMac who isn't as good on the ball. If any of the other Cms had made the pass for Kamaras second they'd rightfully be lauded for whatever reason Johansen is just derided as not creative... WTF?
He is an advanced midfielder, but not a creator. I feel he will struggle to unpick very tight PL defences, but his professional fouls etc will be useful in some games.
Hmm I'm not too sure, I think that technically he is one of our best players and could be one of the ones to surprise people. His pass on Tuesday also proves that he can
create things out of nothing.
Almost all of us predicted pretty much the same lineup, with differences being goalkeeper choice, Odoi/Chambers/Mawson, Zambo/Kmac, but what if Slav surprise us once again and names some shocking first eleven.
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Almost all of us predicted pretty much the same lineup, with differences being goalkeeper choice, Odoi/Chambers/Mawson, Zambo/Kmac, but what if Slav surprise us once again and names some shocking first eleven.
I'll be shock if Ryan and Steven Sessegnon starts..... or any 2 teenagers, but those twins are the most likely wonderkids.
I believe Steven was touted to be better than Ryan if not for his injuries. He have shown some glimmer of truth in that in the last match.
Telegraph today suggests our team will be the same as against Burnley but with Anguissa replacing the injured Cairney, sounds good to me.
Also it seems that Cairney will be our for some weeks with an injured ankle, while this is bad news at least we now have cover for him by playing Johansen , Anquissa or even Sess.
Johansen one of our best players.. so many on here criticise him
