Team in vs Coventry

[FFCAli]

Cairney's the one to come off the bench in the last 20....as against Hull.  Hopefully we'll be ahead by then

[Chi_FFC]

never understood why you'd put someone on the bench who was too unwell to start - surely he'd then be too unwell to come on!

Eh, maybe that player can't start and give you 60 minutes, but could give you ~20.

Quite possibly yes but it's not really Berge's role coming off the bench for the last 10 or 20 mins.

Eh, he'd be a great option to have coming off the bench late in a game we're leading.

[Moussa Dembele the 3rd]

Dumb. Why break up a successful midfield partnership.

[Carborundum]

Team that can't convert chances drops midfielder who spurns shooting opportunities.  Seems worth a try. We need to find out what Larsson is about.

[sarnian]

Dumb. Why break up a successful midfield partnership.

Berge is unwell and obviously not fit to start, end of.

[Moussa Dembele the 3rd]

Dumb. Why break up a successful midfield partnership.

Berge is unwell and obviously not fit to start, end of.

Ok didn't know that

[WindyCity]

Larsson looked all over the place in his cameo v United. If Bassey goes charging forward for one of his bull in the china shop bursts, Larsson needs to be alert.

My feelings as well, just from his brief outings, Larsson doesn't look ready for PL competition.  Thought he has looked miffed, out of control, not really sure where he needs to be.  Hope I'm wrong about my analysis and perhaps I wasn't seeing his value.  Regardless, fingers crossed he has a solid outing.  Too bad Berge can't start due to some sort of unwellness issue.

Edit...Just saw that Larsson was a bit of a doubt coming into this game.  Recovering from a groin issue.  This also adds concern for our midfield setup starting this game.  Ouch

[cookieg]

No Smith-Rowe again, that was money well spent 😞

Didn't AA say he had an injury in his press conference?

[alfie]

No Smith-Rowe again, that was money well spent 😞

Didn't AA say he had an injury in his press conference?

Something that has always bugged me, people making negative comments with knowing the facts for a decision.

[C Block]

No Smith-Rowe again, that was money well spent 😞

Didn't AA say he had an injury in his press conference?

No, he said everyone was fit and available.

[cookieg]

No Smith-Rowe again, that was money well spent 😞

Didn't AA say he had an injury in his press conference?

No, he said everyone was fit and available.

AA said ESR had a minor issue but trained. Maybe he decided to err on the side of caution.