Pre Match Pre Match - Arsenal (H) - Sun 16:30

[Buddha]

Saka is out, Odegaard in.

 

[Frogfish]

I think we've had a much better

Interesting read in terms of how we could set up in the future and that the signing of Isak could see us move to a 4-3-1-2.

Would make a lot of sense.

Alisson
Frimpong/Bradley Konate Virgil Kerkez
Szobo Gravy Macca
Wirtz
Salah/Ekitike Isak

Might see us transition into that starting formation going forward.

Love that formation.

 

[Buddha]

Fuck off Mo. @Buddha you with me homie?

Alisson
Bradley Konate Virgil Kerkez
Szobo Grav Mac
Wirtz Gakpo
Ekitike

 

[mark1975]

I'd stick with Szobo at right back, he was exceptional against Newcastle and Macca should be back. As much as I'd be tempted to put Gomez in, it's at right back where he's more likely to get injured. Bradley historically takes time to get up to speed (Gomez too).

----------------Alisson--------------
Szobo---Konate----VVD----Robbo
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Wirtz-------Gakpo--
--------------Ekitike---------------
As shite as Konate has been, he usually has a few matches like this and then sorts himself out. Gakpo was poor against Newcastle but generally can't be ruled out as a big game contributor.

Alternative would be:

----------------Alisson--------------
Bradley---Konate----VVD----Kerkez
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Szobo------Wirtz---
--------------Ekitike---------------

 

[Al_Gatto]

I'm wondering if we should drop Wirtz and revert to last season's MF for this one.

Probably more important to spend all week practicing defending corners though.

 

[mom]

I'm wondering if we should drop Wirtz and revert to last season's MF for this one.

Probably more important to spend all week practicing defending corners though.

We did that for 90mins Monday

 

[Frogfish]

I'd stick with Szobo at right back, he was exceptional against Newcastle and Macca should be back. As much as I'd be tempted to put Gomez in, it's at right back where he's more likely to get injured. Bradley historically takes time to get up to speed (Gomez too).

----------------Alisson--------------
Szobo---Konate----VVD----Robbo
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Wirtz-------Gakpo--
--------------Ekitike---------------
As shite as Konate has been, he usually has a few matches like this and then sorts himself out. Gakpo was poor against Newcastle but generally can't be ruled out as a big game contributor.

Alternative would be:

----------------Alisson--------------
Bradley---Konate----VVD----Kerkez
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Szobo------Wirtz---
--------------Ekitike---------------

Yeah I'd take either of those.

However your spellchecker needs a slap - I think you are the only one who persistently misspells the 5 letter 'Gakpo' !

 

[mark1975]

We did that for 90mins Monday

That and getting kicked in the calf. We'll be right.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Becker
Bradley
Gomez
VVD
Robertson
Gravy
Macca
Dom
Gakpo
Hugo
Salah

Team picks itself after the first two games.

 

[darkstarexodus]

I'd stick with Szobo at right back, he was exceptional against Newcastle and Macca should be back. As much as I'd be tempted to put Gomez in, it's at right back where he's more likely to get injured. Bradley historically takes time to get up to speed (Gomez too).

----------------Alisson--------------
Szobo---Konate----VVD----Robbo
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Wirtz-------Gakpo--
--------------Ekitike---------------
As shite as Konate has been, he usually has a few matches like this and then sorts himself out. Gakpo was poor against Newcastle but generally can't be ruled out as a big game contributor.

Alternative would be:

----------------Alisson--------------
Bradley---Konate----VVD----Kerkez
---------Gravy-------Macca--------
--Salah-------Szobo------Wirtz---
--------------Ekitike---------------

Either of those lineups works for me and, like you, I'd prefer the first.

 

[Full Stop]

Becker
Bradley
Gomez
VVD
Robertson
Gravy
Macca
Dom
Gakpo
Hugo
Salah

Team picks itself after the first two games.

Interesting choice-making. Konate didn't err, however, for that second Newcastle goal. He was passing the ball back to Alisson.* With the high line the VVD's idea was for Alisson to collect the second ball. That was the problem in the game (have you seen Monday Night Football interview with SLot?) I would not displace Konate.

*Konate is VVD's subsidiary. He doesn't make his own decisions. And probably for a good reason. It was VVD's error. He changed the line.

 

[Full Stop]

I'm wondering if we should drop Wirtz and revert to last season's MF for this one.

I'd play Wirtz. And keep playing him.

 

[LarryHagman]

Becker
Bradley
Gomez
VVD
Robertson
Gravy
Macca
Dom
Gakpo
Hugo
Salah

Team picks itself after the first two games.

If Bradley and Gomez are 100%, I'd go the same. They won't be though.

 

[MomoWASright]

Ali
Bradders
Scouse italian
Van dijk
Robbo
Gravy
Slobby
Mac
Salah
Tekkers
Gakkers

 

[Dreambeliever]

Is there any world where our Italian 6’5 CB starts to counteract their corners?

 

[Mystic]

Is there any world where out 6’5 CB starts to counteract their corners?

Pretty sure Virgil will play mate.

 

[mom]

I can see wirtz coming on as a sub.
I’d play dom gravy and mac in the middle.

 

[StevieM]

I think we've had a much better

Love that formation.

Is it that different to our std 433 with a false 9,

 

[Fabio]

Saka is out, Odegaard in.

I'll believe it when I see it

 

[Hyena]

Robbo has to start on Sunday for me.

Did you stop watching football in 2023?

 

[Frogfish]

Is it that different to our std 433 with a false 9,

Not the formation. The players.

 

[Brizzle]

Is there any world where our Italian 6’5 CB starts to counteract their corners?

I hope he is putting pressure on Arne in training by being absolutely supreme and showing he's ready to go. Maybe we'd see him get a sub apperanace at some point - otherwise I feel we will see him for the first time in the Carabao Cup vs. Saints.

 

[mom]

Did you stop watching football in 2023?

Nope. Which is why I’ve seen Kerkez play the last two games.