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That's another bizarre starting 11.

Auba's sort of the opposite problem of our recent strikers (despite the gaffes today). He's actually is an above average finisher but his contributions to the play of the team is pretty terrible. Broja really ought to come on pretty quickly here. They were the better side after switching to 4-3-3. 3rd game in a row where Potter starts a really dodgy ill fitting initial lineup. Broja on for Auba early and then Pulisic should be on for either Sterling or one of Jorgi/RLC depending how the game is going. If they have good control go 4-2-3-1 if not stick with 4-3-3 to try to combat in the middle.

Kova in for Cucu is the right move. At least Potter is willing to change things quick. Needs to be better seeing this before the game though.

I actually like the 3-4-2-1 when everyone is healthy but without James there isn't anyone who's really natural in RWB and with the CB injuries Cucurella is out of position there again. Potter needs to be flexible to adjust to who is available. Should be shifting to a 4-3-3 if he wants to be more defensive with Kova/Jorgi/RLC trying to overload/cover the midfield or a 4-2-3-1 where you instruct the full backs to play more conservative to compensate and leave more of the attacking burden to the additional AM coming into the side. Haven't been too impressed with Potter's last couple lineups in this regard and it's similar to what Tuchel was doing being rigid with the 3 at the back when injuries make it an awkward lineup.