Friday Fulham Stuff - 22/12/23...

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Jay Stansfield must be wary as Ipswich Town eye agreement: View
With the Tractor Boys keen to take Stansfield on loan for the second half of the season, but it might not be the best move for the forward

    Ipswich Town, currently a strong team in the Championship, may be looking to add forward Jay Stansfield to their squad in January.
    Stansfield would have to consider his playing time, as Ipswich already have a talented and deep attacking lineup.
    Staying at Birmingham until the end of the season may be a better option for Stansfield to gain more playing experience and establish himself.

Currently flying high in the top two of the Championship, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Ipswich Town do not really need to add to their squad in the upcoming January transfer window.

However, they have been linked with not only a swoop for another forward, but they could really hurt a fellow Championship side by taking one of their loanees.

According to a report from the East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich have enquired about signing Jay Stansfield in January, and it may be a case that they could try and strike a permanent deal for the 21-year-old as opposed to taking him on loan.

The youngster has scored five times for Birmingham in 19 Championship appearances, and he has played in a number of attacking positions as well as his favoured role as a natural striker - that versatility is probably something that McKenna has seen and would like a piece of.

Game-time would not be guaranteed for Stansfield at Ipswich
There are however factors that Stansfield would have to consider if an official approach does come from Ipswich in January - with the main one being the amount of minutes he is likely to get.

Ipswich have continued with their prolific attacking nature from last season, where they scored 101 goals in League One, and after 22 Championship matches they have found the back of the net 47 times - the highest tally in the Championship.

The goals have been shared around among McKenna's squad, with both Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead - neither of who play as the central striker - scoring eight each so far and the likes of George Hirst and Marcus Harness in behind them, showing the kind of options that McKenna can rely upon regularly.

With a lot of options though comes selection headaches, but McKenna has seemingly settled on a regular front four now of Wes Burns, Chaplin, Broadhead and Hirst, but there is also Omari Hutchinson, Harness, Freddie Ladapo and Tottenham loanee Dane Scarlett to consider, as well as Kayden Jackson.

Town therefore are not exactly lacking depth, and with the form they're in, it's hard to see Stansfield coming in and immediately starting and making an impact despite his talent.

Staying at Birmingham until end of season may suit Stansfield better
Signing for a promotion-chasing side in the Championship of course would mean Stansfield is likely to be involved in success and will have chances created for him, but he is far more likely to receive the game-time he needs at Birmingham for the remainder of the campaign.

Stansfield has started all but one match in the Championship under Rooney so far, although he has only scored twice in that time, and he's played on the left flank and in the number 10 role as well as up-front.

And even though the Blues aren't pulling up many trees at the moment, it will surely be better for Stansfield to be gaining that experience from starting every week rather than taking the risk of making the move to Portman Road - even if they are on the up.

That is the case if it would be a loan approach from Ipswich, but if it's a permanent switch that the Suffolk side can try and do then that complicates things a bit as it would give the 21-year-old the time to establish himself at Portman Road, with no pressure on getting starts straight away.

It remains to be seen if a deal can be struck in January, but the player does need to consider many factors if he is going to trade one Championship club for another - that also includes deciding if he thinks he's going to make it at Fulham.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/jay-stansfield-must-be-wary-as-ipswich-town-eye-agreement-view/

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Fulham hopeful of talking Tosin round despite lingering interest from Ligue 1 giants
Fulham will fight to keep hold of Tosin Adarabioyo in the January transfer window – despite fears his head will be turned if enticing offers arrive from top European clubs.

Tosin is entering the final six months of his contract at Craven Cottage and has so far turned down offers of a new deal to extend his stay at Fulham, leaving the Cottagers at risk of losing him for nothing next summer.

The 26-year-old is free to talk to foreign clubs in January and sign a pre-contract deal or run down his contract and leave for free next summer.

And TEAMtalk can reveal that Monaco may still have a level of interest that would be intriguing to the player.

Tosin has also been linked with Tottenham recently as they look to reinforce their defence and his recent performances have seen the centre-back performing at his very best levels.

Tosin only recently returned to fitness but has played a key role in Fulham's impressive form and he scored the winning penalty in their shoot-out victory over Everton in midweek to book their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time in the club's history.

The former Manchester City youngster came close to joining Monaco last summer, only for the deal to fall down at the eleventh hour.

There is some feeling that is a deal that could yet be revived but at this stage Fulham are hopeful they can talk him into a new contract.

That said, there is an expectation that other clubs in France and Italy will be watching his situation.

Fulham are prepared to resist offers when the transfer window reopens next month even though they risk losing financially if he runs down his contract.



https://www.teamtalk.com/fulham/cottagers-hopeful-talking-tosin-round-lingering-interest-ligue-1-giants

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Tosin 'expected to leave Fulham in summer'
Tosin Adarabioyo is still 'expected to leave Fulham in the summer' despite the club tabling another contract offer, according to the Athletic.

The 26 year-old centre back was close to joining Monaco at the start of the season but the French side had two bids – the last of which was worth £8.5m – rejected. He recently returned to first-team action having undergone groin surgery and has forged an encouraging partnership with new signing Calvin Bassey at the heart of Marco Silva's defence, scoring the winning penalty in Tuesday night's League Cup quarter-final win at Everton.

The defender was disappointed to lose his place to Issa Diop last season and will explore his options ahead of leaving Craven Cottage at the end of this campaign, when his current contract expires. Silva has spoken publicly about his desire to keep the ball-playing centre back, who played 113 games for the Whites since signing from Manchester City for an initial £1.5m in October 2020, at the club but Adarabioyo has attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

He will be able to discuss terms with foreign clubs in January as he enters the final six months of his existing deal.



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Iwobi: 'We have a great team'
Alex Iwobi has told Football Focus he is delighted to be enjoying his football again at Fulham.

The Nigerian international revealed that Marco Silva has given him greater license to express himself and boosted his confidence in front of goal. Speaking to the BBC's flagship weekend football show during a Christmas event for his social enterprise Project 17, Iwobi identified the reasons behind the Whites' recent upturn in form:

"I feel since the last international break, we've worked together and we've knuckled down and said, 'We have a great team'. I think everyone's really gelling together really well. Before we were creating so many chances but now we're putting them away and when you are consistently doing that, the confidence just comes and the results start coming as well. We just have to make sure we remain consistent and keep it going."

The versatile midfielder disclosed that individual training and discussions with Silva have helped him become an integral part of the Fulham side over the last few weeks.

I've worked with the manager before when I was at Everton so I know what qualities he can bring out in me. He just gives me that confidence and the license to express myself. I just have to make sure I'm consistent because the faith he puts in me it is only right that I repay it. He's someone that likes to talk to people ... he wants everyone involved. You can see the quality of the side, it's not just the starting eleven, there's depth in depth. He's been working with me – he does one-to-ones, he wants to me get more goals and assists. It has helped me and given me the confidence that I feel like I have more chance of scoring. It's nice to have that confidence from such a manager like Marco.

Iwobi also waxed lyrical about the varied attacking threats in the Fulham squad that are all now beginning to fire.

The one thing about our team, I think it's one of the oldest teams in the Prem[ier League], so there's a lot of experience. Willian's moving like he's still 21. Pereira, you know when he has the ball, any of us can make a run, and he's going to find us. Raul – he found it tough at the start, but he's someone that works hard all the time, so we just knew that it was just a matter of time before the goals came in. There's so many different players that contribute to goals. We kept clean sheets as well. We're not only attacking well, but we're also defending well. It's a good time and it's a good time for us."



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2023/12/iwobi-we-have-a-great-team/

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Fulham U21s see off Athletic Bilbao
Goals from Terrell Works and Idris Odutayo were enough to maintain Fulham under 21s 100% start to the Premier League International Cup as the young Whites edged out Athletic Bilbao B 2-1 at Motspur Park this evening.

Winger Works nodded Fulham in front with an emphatic header before central defender Odutayo headed home from a corner, but Hayden Mullins' side had to show their defensive mettle to earn all three points in a tight contest after Quicala Bari converted a penalty to reduce Bilbao's arrears. Goalkeeper Alex Borto made a couple of strong saves to preserve Fulham's lead in the second half as the Cottagers held on to claim an impressive victory.

Mullins selected Devan Tanton at right back after the defender made his international debut for Colombia, with Chris Donnell moving into midfield alongside sixteen year-old Josh King behind the talented Luke Harris. Athletic, top of the Spanish four tier, came to play football and their enterprising approach made for an eye-catching encounter with both sides working pretty passing triangles in the first fifteen minutes.

Tanton produced a terrific sliding challenge to halt a dangerous run from Bari, but it was the home side who hit the front midway through the first half when their two wingers combined. The lively Imani Lanquedoc lifted a lovely ball into the box, picking out the run of Works, who soared effortlessly to head home. King then forced a fine save from Oier Gastesi when he hit a venomous drive from 25 yards, but the Athletic Club goalkeeper stood no chance when Lanquedoc whipped in another dangerous delivery and Odutayo headed into the bottom corner.

The visitors responded rapidly with Inigo Lopez forcing a smart save from Borto before another purposeful run from Bari culminated in the right winger being felled in the area by Jon Esenga. Bari dusted himself down to convert the spot-kick to bring his side back into the tie. Gastesi made a brave block just before half time to prevent King from restoring Fulham's two-goal advantage after being played in by Harris.

The Basque outfit began the second half on the front feet as Odutayo blocked a Pieo Canales effort before excellent covering defending from Harvey Araujo denied Carlos Matteus and Borto saved from Javier Sola. That seemed to spark Mullins' side back into life and Gatesi thwarted strikes from Harris and Aaron Loupalo-Bi in swift succession. Bilbao pushed for a late expensive but American goalkeeper Borto was decisive in fisting away a strike from substitute Urko Iruretagoyena as Fulham's under 21s finished a fine year with a hard-fought win.

FULHAM UNDER 21s (4-2-3-1): Borto; Tanton, Esenga, Araujo, Odutayo; Donnell, King (Okkas 63); Lanquedoc, Works (Loupalo-Bi 45), Harris; S?ekularac. Subs (not used): McNally, Slade, Williams, Gofford, Gordon.

BOOKED: Harris,

GOALS: Works (23), Odutayo (30).

ATHLETIC CLUB B (4-4-2): Gastesi; Montero, Ebro, Eguiliuz (de Luis 45), Sola (Izeta 76); Rego, Gerenabarrena (Bita 68), Bari (Gift 68), Olabarrieta (Mattheus 45); Lopez, Canales. Subs (not used): Palacin, Gamen.

BOOKED: Ebro, Rego.

GOAL: Bari (pen 38).

REFEREE: Stephen Parkinson.



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Report: Update on João Palhinha's situation, and what Bayern Munich make of it
Could the Portuguese international be headed to Munich this January?

Bayern Munich has been chasing Fulham's João Palhinha for a while now, with the two parties having come into contact during the summer when Bayern were reportedly ready to pay a fee in the region of €60m for the Portuguese defensive midfielder. Since then, things have gotten complicated as after Fulham refused to sell the player in the summer due to their inability to acquire a proper replacement, Bayern's interest has gotten colder aided by the hefty price tag Palhinha carries with him, as well as reports that other clubs — most notably other clubs in the Premier League — are on Palhinha's trail too.

One of the clubs reported to be in the race is Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool side, a team that are currently in great form and just a point off of the league leaders in England but still have a clear gap in defensive midfield after the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the summer. However, according to a new report from Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport, these reports are inaccurate. Plettenberg added that Bayern are still unsure of purchasing Palhinha as they believe he may not prove to be a financially prudent signing.



https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/12/21/24007494/bayern-munich-transfer-rumor-joao-palhinha-thomas-tuchel-defensive-midfielder-kimmich-goretzka-kane

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Media theories about Everton points deduction are wrong but expectations have changed
Our regular Everton fan jury talk at length about the issues of the week at Goodison Park

Everton's Carabao Cup run came to a heartbreaking end against Fulham at the quarter-final stage on Tuesday night.

After the tie finished 1-1, the Blues were beaten 7-6 on penalties. Tosin Adarabioyo stepped up in sudden death after Idrissa Gueye struck the post and rolled home to send the Cottagers through to their first domestic semi-final in 22 seasons.

However, in the game before the League Cup tie at Goodison Park, the Blues recorded a fourth straight Premier League win with a win over Burnley at Turf Moor. First-half goals from Amadou Onana and Michael Keane secured a 2-0 victory.

Next up for the Blues is a trip to the capital to take on Tottenham Hotspur, and ahead of the game, our Everton jury has had their say on all things going on at Goodison Park.

Paul McParlan - An opportunity missed
Last night, it was all set up for Everton to progress to the semi-final of the League Cup. Leading 4-3 on penalties in front of the Gwladys Street End.

The sold-out stadium was exuberant; everybody was standing up expectantly in their seats. The capacity crowd was ready to celebrate. Young fans attending their first game were about to sample a Goodison Glory night that their families had told them so much about.

It needed just one kick to be drilled, Michael Keane style, into the net to seal the game. It was going to happen! Except Amadou Onana contrived to deliver the lamest, tamest, and weakest powderpuff penalty imaginable and let Fulham off the hook.

The rest is history, as they say. Hopes of a visit to Wembley for a League Cup final were over. This is a competition we are cursed never to lift. But this loss was so painful to bear. What is it with Everton and penalty shootouts?

And how have we managed to lose three games at home to Fulham in the space of eight months? Not exactly world beaters, are they?

Now it is back to the reality of Premier League survival. Despite the media claiming that we have pulled back that punitive points deduction with four wins, we have not; we have still been robbed of ten points. We can never 'pull them back' on the pitch, only in the courts. Simple mathematics, really?

Two very challenging games against former ESL sides are coming up. A resurgent Tottenham Hotspur will be formidable opposition at their own ground. Anyone else thinking of betting on Richarlison as the first scorer?

This is followed by a visit to Goodison Park by Manchester City. Any points gained would be a massive boost to Everton and would maintain the momentum of our recent excellent run of league results.

Beto made a massive impact when coming on as a substitute last night, and with Dominic Calvert Lewin not having scored in eight games, the Portuguese striker may have earned a rare starting role.

If leading scorer Abdoulaye Doucoure is absent, perhaps this is the chance for Amadou Onana to earn redemption in the eyes of Evertonians.

At Bill Kenwright's memorial, Peter Reid said, "What a fitting tribute it would be if we could win a trophy for him." Sadly, it will not be the League Cup this season.

Last night was a wasted opportunity to stay in contention for the only domestic trophy we have never won. It hurts, and the pain of that penalty miss will never go away.

Alex McMonnies - Impossible not to feel frustrated
It's almost impossible not to feel frustrated over Everton's exit from the Carabao Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Fulham.

Amadou Onana's fluffed spot-kick will naturally go down as the enduring memory of the night, and there's no doubting that the Belgian made a huge mistake, but it was nothing more than that, and us supporters need to get behind the 22-year-old going forward.

Prior to the shoot-out, it had been a disappointing 90 minutes for the Toffees, who fell behind to a hugely unfortunate deflected goal and were unable to find their usual rhythm as they searched for an equaliser. That said, when the moment did arrive, it was a well-taken goal from Beto, who made a big impact off the bench.

From the first whistle, Sean Dyche's team seemed pretty disjointed due to the absences of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Vitalii Mykolenko, who were both sorely missed. While Jarrad Branthwaite was as good as ever in an unfamiliar left-back position, he gave the whole backline something of a lopsided feel, and James Tarkowski appeared far less comfortable with Michael Keane next to him than the reliable Cumbrian.

While James Garner undoubtedly matched Doucoure in terms of effort, even he couldn't replicate the Malian's intelligence off-the-ball movement and anticipation, which meant Everton lacked that little bit extra in attack.

It just wasn't quite the same as it has been in weeks gone by, and the lack of quality depth within the squad is beginning to show. The Toffees were able to navigate around this problem the previous Saturday with a routine 2-0 victory away at Burnley, but games against Tottenham and Manchester City aren't likely to be so straightforward.

Everyone is bitterly disappointed that another great opportunity to challenge for silverware has been squandered, but we've got to ensure the result doesn't put too much of a dampener on the feel-good factor.

Several tricky matches to round off 2023 are coming up, and the players will need the fanbase's full backing if they are to pull off any more unlikely results in this calendar year.

Luke Davies - Everton are allergic to the League Cup
I'm running out of superlatives for this team. Is this normal? I am now expecting Everton to win games of football.

Firstly, once again, the manager deserves massive credit for the way he set up the team. The return of Michael Keane and Ben Godfrey was enough to send shivers down any Evertonian spine. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see Keane promoting his clinical finishing to the adoration of the travelling fans.

Ben Godfrey was, well, being very Godfrey-like. A defender who's not the best but can recover, as we saw when he cleared one from 5 yards out, Nathan Patterson almost got on the assist sheet when he put a whipped cross onto Dominic Calvert-Lewin's forehead. On the topic of Calvert-Lewin. Yes, he isn't in the best form. But he will come good. But the fact that we aren't relying on him for goals shows how far Everton have progressed. Gone are the days of 'we'll be sound once Calvert-Lewin is back'.

As my positivity may suggest, I wrote the first part of this before the midweek defeat. The midweek game seemed flat; the fans and the players almost expected to win. It wasn't to be that night, but some positives should still be considered. Beto looks like he's growing in self-belief through the game.

James Garner is one of the most consistent footballers I've seen in an Everton shirt. On a less positive note, Amadou Onana must learn from his mistake. You simply can't try that in such an important situation. It's not the end of the world; Everton are allergic to the League Cup anyway.

Saturday provides a tough test for Everton. Spurs are up and down at the moment, but they still have moments of brilliance in patches. However, as we are away from home, I am quietly confident that we can get something.

Selection-wise, it's a tough one. The starting eleven depends on fitness. But in an ideal world, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson start on the flanks, to be accompanied by James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite.

Moving into the midfield, I'd stick with Onana and Garner in the centre, with Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison out wide. Abdoulaye Doucoure picked up a knock against Burnley, so we shall see about him, but I wouldn't be against the same midfield trio that faced Fulham. Calvert-Lewin starts up front, but Beto deserves his chance.



https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/media-theories-everton-points-deduction-28327703

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Rebecca Welch: The 'resilient' and 'empathetic' role model referee making her Premier League debut

Rebecca Welch (second right) has taken charge of two Women's FA Cup finals

Rebecca Welch - trailblazer, history-maker, role model.

On Saturday, the 40-year-old will become the first female referee to take charge of a Premier League game as Fulham host Burnley.

Top flight officials in general have been under intense scrutiny this season, but "resilient" Welch will be leading the way as a role model for other female referees when she walks out on to the Craven Cottage pitch before the 15:00 GMT kick-off.

Already an experienced referee who has taken charge of matches at the highest level in the women's game, Welch's rise to the top of men's football in England has been meteoric.

BBC Sport finds out more.

'Welch is leading the way'
Welch hails from Washington in Tyne and Wear and, alongside her job at the NHS, became a referee in 2010 before turning to officiating on a full-time basis in 2019.

She hit the headlines last week when it was announced she would be in charge of her first top-flight game, just two years on from becoming the first female appointed to an EFL match when Harrogate played Port Vale.

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver praised Welch's "very good" performance on the day, making "important calls" and the "right calls" - and Welch has gone on an upward trajectory since, refereeing matches in the Championship and the third round of the FA Cup.

In the women's game, she has been a leading light for English officials in the Women's Super League as well as the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals.

Her work has been recognised on the international stage too as she was added to Fifa's elite list of international match officials in December 2020, before refereeing at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the summer.

"We have not seen a female take charge of a Premier League game ever before," referees' chief Howard Webb told BBC Sport.

"We have some really talented officials in the men's and women's game. Rebecca is leading that.

"She went to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She has been exposed to some big games and I am really confident she will deliver a game in the Premier League and be a really good model for women and girls to think refereeing is for them when previously they didn't."

'Resilience has allowed her to progress'
On Saturday, Welch returns to Craven Cottage for the top job - a month on from serving as the fourth official during Fulham's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.

Welch has been described as someone who "leads by example" and has a "real thirst for learning", while her personality and individuality allows her to "be herself" on and off the pitch.

She is seen as being "empathic" towards players but still has the "accountability to take tough and unpopular decisions for the right reasons".

Asked what her key performance characteristics are, one source close to Welch told BBC Sport: "She is deeply committed and has a high work ethic.

"Those are the basic building blocks to then being able to learn quickly. She has resilience when learning from experience because not all decisions made by officials are correct. That is the bedrock of why she has progressed."

Male players 'treated me with more respect'
Last month, two teenagers were arrested for alleged misogynistic chanting towards Welch during Birmingham City's Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday at St Andrew's.

Fulham Lillies, a female-run supporters group, has spoken to the club to ensure any discriminatory abuse towards Welch is reported to the hotline available at the stadium.

Sarah Keig, co-founder of the group, told BBC Sport: "We know there could be sexist abuse on Saturday so we have looked to pre-empt it by advertising the text message service around the ground.

"We want to give a message that it won't be tolerated. Since Covid there has sadly been an increase in anti-social behaviour and us female supporters have seen a lot of sexism.

"Welch's appointment is fantastic and we welcome it but we know from experience that there will be abuse given."

Welch's selection comes in a season when match officials are under intense scrutiny following the high-profile error by VAR during Tottenham's win over Liverpool in September, with contentious decisions also discussed by Webb on television show Mic'd Up in his push for better transparency.

Managers have vented their fury publicly too, with Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi given a formal warning by the Football Association for saying he disliked "80% of England's referees".

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta avoided punishment after calling VAR's decision to allow Newcastle's goal in their 1-0 win last month "embarrassing" and a "disgrace".

Welch will be hoping the contest on Saturday runs smoothly so that her words from August continue to ring true at full-time.

She told the Sunderland Echo:

"Being a female referee has never really been a problem. In reality, if anything, I was probably treated with a little more respect by the players because I was a female ref.

"For me, being a female referee has never been problematical. No one has ever voiced dissension directly towards me. The feedback has all been positive and the social media trolls have kept away."



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67752747

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Burnley predicted team vs Fulham as Vincent Kompany faces Lyle Foster dilemma - gallery
Burnley make the trip to the capital to face Fulham on Saturday as they kick off their busy festive schedule.

Vincent Kompany will have Charlie Taylor back available after the left-back served his one-match ban during last week's defeat to Everton.

Burnley are also hopeful of having two of Jack Cork, Aaron Ramsey and Johann Gudmundsson back available, although Luca Koleosho remains a long-term absentee.

With that in mind, here's how we think the Clarets will line up at Craven Cottage...

1. GK - James Trafford
Trafford will be keen to issue a response after getting caught under a cross for Everton's opener last week.

2. RB - Vitinho
The Brazilian continues to keep Connor Roberts out of Burnley's starting XI.

3. CB - Dara O'Shea
The Irishman has been a virtual ever-present for Burnley this season, keeping Ameen Al-Dakhil and Hjalmar Ekdal out of the side.

4. CB - Jordan Beyer
Beyer is one of the first names on the team sheet when fit and available.

5. LB - Charlie Taylor
Should come straight back into the side after serving his one-match ban.

6. CM - Josh Brownhill
The skipper has built up a good partnership with Sander Berge in recent weeks.

7. CM - Sander Berge
Could be key in both boxes with not only his height and physicality, but also his ability on the ball.

8. RW - Johann Gudmundsson
If he's back fit, I'd expect the experienced winger to come straight back into the side.

9. LW - Wilson Odobert
A lot of responsibility lies on Odobert's shoulders to create things in the absence of Luca Koleosho.

10. CAM - Zeki Amdouni
Amdouni has been showing a lot of promising signs in recent weeks, but he needs to start finding the target on a more consistent basis.

11. ST - Jay Rodriguez
Does Kompany throw Lyle Foster straight back in or stick with Jay Rod for now? I think it's likely to be the latter.




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