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I'd agree with the above, except I'd probably play Aubaeyang instead of Fofana, and see if he can do anything different now that we have better players around him.

 
----------------Kepa---------------

James------Silva--Bad------Chilwell

------------RLC----Enzo-----------

----------------Felix----------------

-Noni---------Fofana-----Mudryk-

If Kovacic is fit he should start over RLC, same goes for Zakaria.

 
I'd like to give Thiago a rest sometime soon and if we can't do it against freaking Southampton then we never will. He's played every game since the WC hasn't he?

Otherwise I'd go with the formations above, give Fofana a chance!

 
Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and David Fofana are back in contention.... injury doubts Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling. Kante out.

Wesley Fofana, Denis Zakaria and Mateo Kovacic returned to the matchday squad in midweek after overcoming injuries.

More players to choose from, so many players to choose from, but still not very clear WHO we are.  WHO are we?

Some players might be rested, but you cannot make too many changes at once and you have to bring players back from injury SLOWLY.

Maybe Thiago gets rested? But then who is our captain?

RLC and Enzo to start. In fact the team will be mostly the same is my guess.  Its not like they have played too many games.  Felix is costing us a fortune per game. 

 
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Who is the captain? Dave Azpi, but he never plays, then Thiago, but IF he is out. . . who is the armband wearer?  Used to be Jorghi, when he played.  Mount? but he is not a regular.  James maybe?

 
Munkworth said:
If that were true I’d prefer a box, the smaller the the better. 
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Well I cannot deny our cat does love a good box. Though she chooses to spend most of her 40 winks on our bed, our sofa or on top of one of her two scratching posts/kitty gyms.

So yeah that don't proven you ain't a Cat....

 
TheCeleryKing said:
Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and David Fofana are back in contention.... injury doubts Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling. Kante out.

Wesley Fofana, Denis Zakaria and Mateo Kovacic returned to the matchday squad in midweek after overcoming injuries.

More players to choose from, so many players to choose from, but still not very clear WHO we are.  WHO are we?

Some players might be rested, but you cannot make too many changes at once and you have to bring players back from injury SLOWLY.

Maybe Thiago gets rested? But then who is our captain?

RLC and Enzo to start. In fact the team will be mostly the same is my guess.  Its not like they have played too many games.  Felix is costing us a fortune per game. 
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RLC has been doing well next to Enzo so he deserves to keep his place for now. If he has a poor game we at least have options like Kova and Zakaria again now. Badiashile will almost certainly start as he doesn't feature in Champs League. I reckon he will come in for Thiago although I have no idea who would be captain in that case. Maybe Reece?

 
forbzy said:
RLC has been doing well next to Enzo so he deserves to keep his place for now.
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I agree. Totally understand the desire to see other players alongside Enzo, and perhaps we still can through sub appearances / if we change system tomorrow, but RLC has earned another start if you ask me.

He was really solid against a strong Dortmund midfield, and I think the way he can drive forwards with the ball is such a rare asset to see in someone playing in a pivot, and can really disrupt an opponents defensive structure.

EDIT: 69th post, nice.

 
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forbzy said:
RLC has been doing well next to Enzo so he deserves to keep his place for now. If he has a poor game we at least have options like Kova and Zakaria again now. Badiashile will almost certainly start as he doesn't feature in Champs League. I reckon he will come in for Thiago although I have no idea who would be captain in that case. Maybe Reece?
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Exactly. I am not saying it is his position for the rest of his career. But RLC played well and he is match fit and Zaka and Kova are coming back from injury. Consistency has to be maintained. We have a HUGE squad, but lets keep it simple and consistent. Five subs allowed, should help to satisfy some folks.

Captaincy structure has to have been worked out by our man in charge, i just wonder what/who it is?

  • On team news Potter says that there's a "good chance" that both Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell will be in the squad.
  • When asked about a lack of goals and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, he said: "We have David Fofana as well who is a centre-forward who we have signed, who's a young player with potential we feel. There's also other forwards. Pierre’s in our squad, he remains an important player for us, he’s worked hard and knows the situation at the moment. Nothing is set in stone. His attitude has been really really good."
  • Potter is BETTER than the Southampton manager!!!
 
I think we shall see something like this. . . .I expect to see something like this. . I am not saying that this is my dream line up – just the way I see it going. . .barring injuries naturally.

----------------Kepa---------------

James------Koulibally--Bad------Chilwell

------------RLC----Enzo-----------

----------------Felix----------------

Mount--------Fofana-----Mudryk

Subs

Wes Fofana to come on for Bad

Cucu for Chillwell

Sterling for Mud

Kova to come on for RLC

PEA for Dave Fofana

OR

Maybe Noni for Mount

 
In the absence of Azpi and Thiago, I would expect the armband to go to Mount or James, but could also see it being given to Kepa until captain/vice officially change next season (assuming Azpi departs in the summer)

 
Bottom of the table. There should be no excuses from Potter. 

 
DDF  needs to play he will score goals  he is  raw  hes a bully in the box  and shoots on site just what we need

 
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