The games are coming thick and fast now. After our stunning victory on Sunday we travel to Lyon for the Thursday game. We really need to tighten up the defence and if we can do this, the team looks like it’s better at converting chances than under OG. I don’t mind that JSL isn’t getting on the scoresheet a lot, as long as someone keeps scoring, it’s fine. There is a lot more support from the midfield now hence the Kamada goal to equalise on Sunday.
Sage is not stoops and I am sure he will look to shore up the defence notwithstanding that he likes a big forward press. Our wingbacks have to be able to defend and not just attack. I suspect they are only doing as instructed but regardless, we need to cut out individual errors like Khalaili on Sunday. If all are fit, I would go with this side.
Henderson
Khalaili ( hopefully to increase his confidence and understanding of his role)
Mitchell
Richards
Disasi
Tomiyasu
Wharton
Timber
Kamada
Sarr
JSL
I think this should be the core of our first choice side with Mateta and Pino as back up for the forward line. Obviously Canvot, Minguez and Honest can deputise at the back and I have high hopes for Doucoure challenging for a midfield spot as required.
Sage is not stoops and I am sure he will look to shore up the defence notwithstanding that he likes a big forward press. Our wingbacks have to be able to defend and not just attack. I suspect they are only doing as instructed but regardless, we need to cut out individual errors like Khalaili on Sunday. If all are fit, I would go with this side.
Henderson
Khalaili ( hopefully to increase his confidence and understanding of his role)
Mitchell
Richards
Disasi
Tomiyasu
Wharton
Timber
Kamada
Sarr
JSL
I think this should be the core of our first choice side with Mateta and Pino as back up for the forward line. Obviously Canvot, Minguez and Honest can deputise at the back and I have high hopes for Doucoure challenging for a midfield spot as required.