Lyon away - Europa league

[ASCPFC]

I think Sage wants to use Sarr centrally, up front.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

I think Sage wants to use Sarr centrally, up front.

I suppose it’s something different as JSL is not exactly blessed with Pace, but then would Sarr get his head to a good cross like JSL? 😅

 

[Part Time James]

I suppose it’s something different as JSL is not exactly blessed with Pace, but then would Sarr get his head to a good cross like JSL? 😅

Play him as a shadow striker and ditch a CB

 

[ASCPFC]

I suppose it’s something different as JSL is not exactly blessed with Pace, but then would Sarr get his head to a good cross like JSL? 😅

Didn't Sarr play quite a lot of games up front for Senegal? And scored quite a few at the AFCON and World Cup. I've a feeling one was a header and he's scored maybe two headers for us. That makes him a prolific header in our side.
But clearly, JSL and Sarr are very different players. Sarr has more pace and guile. JSL is probably better in the air.

 

[ASCPFC]

Play him as a shadow striker and ditch a CB

I'd play Kamada as that. And put Sarr and Pino on the wings If I were doing it. Interestingly, we have options. There's a few we've barely seen.

 

[Part Time James]

I'd play Kamada as that. And put Sarr and Pino on the wings If I were doing it. Interestingly, we have options. There's a few we've barely seen.

I think I suggested Kamada as a shadow striker in another thread actually so I'm on board.

 

[doombear]

Seriously though, we can’t play Pino ahead of Sarr. 😂

Why not? They have different skill sets so it's not a case of either or.

 

[doombear]

They at least lost to Lens at the weekend to end their unbeaten start

Karma. I bet Sage loved that.

 

[doombear]

I suppose it’s something different as JSL is not exactly blessed with Pace, but then would Sarr get his head to a good cross like JSL? 😅

He did against Fiorentina if I remember correctly and has played centrally for Senegal.

 

[pssguy]

Sage knows the Lyon team which is a bonus , having managed and played against them . So Im looking for a positive result

Glasner knew us. Hope Sage gets a better outcome

 

[pssguy]

Didn't Sarr play quite a lot of games up front for Senegal? And scored quite a few at the AFCON and World Cup. I've a feeling one was a header and he's scored maybe two headers for us. That makes him a prolific header in our side.
But clearly, JSL and Sarr are very different players. Sarr has more pace and guile. JSL is probably better in the air.

2 of his 17 PL goals for us have been headers. Olise scored more with his head than his right foot, One

 

[mtp1958]

Glasner knew us. Hope Sage gets a better outcome

Glasner has one plan were Sage has changed formation with lyon and Lens when needed

 

[Runningman]

I know I know but I am proper glass half empty when it comes to Palace predictions.

And Lyon are v. good.

Even Edourde scored a brace.

 

[doombear]

Even Edourde scored a brace.

And now Sage has gone, he's spending most of his time on the Lens bench. Probably doing what he did for us - started well 1st season and then the lazy gene set in.

 

[RubinsCube]

Didn't Sarr play quite a lot of games up front for Senegal? And scored quite a few at the AFCON and World Cup. I've a feeling one was a header and he's scored maybe two headers for us. That makes him a prolific header in our side.
But clearly, JSL and Sarr are very different players. Sarr has more pace and guile. JSL is probably better in the air.

I do like the idea of Sarr as a striker but as a #10 and not a #9. He is most effective breaking from deep and running on to flick-ons or getting to the near post from crosses from open play.

Basically, what I thought/hoped Nketiah would be great at doing, but has not shown so far.

We still need JPM or JSL as the focal point #9.

 

[PhuketEagle]

That back line defo needs looking at. We've got some good players but haven't found a settled three yet, for various reasons, though it's still early in the season.
I prefer Canvot or Richards on the right, Lerma or Tomiyasu in the middle & Disasi or Ahanor on the left. Disasi needs to learn not to play so far out of position, but that will come in time.
The good thing is that we can play others like Timber or Mitchell at the back in emergencies.
When Riad returns I'd like to see him bossing that left back position (finally)!

 

[BromleyMonkey]

He did against Fiorentina if I remember correctly and has played centrally for Senegal.

That’s true, Sarr for centre forward it is then 👍😁

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Didn't Sarr play quite a lot of games up front for Senegal? And scored quite a few at the AFCON and World Cup. I've a feeling one was a header and he's scored maybe two headers for us. That makes him a prolific header in our side.
But clearly, JSL and Sarr are very different players. Sarr has more pace and guile. JSL is probably better in the air.

I suppose it’s nice to have those sort of options, bung Sarr CF, if it doesn’t work for us, put JSL on and move Sarr to his usual position
I hope Sage reads this and appreciates our help

 

[VinceHilaire]

I am happy with whichever team he puts out. My thoughts are very much on the Brighton game. I’m just hoping there will be no injuries tomorrow and we can field a strong team on Sunday.

The prem league is incredibly competitive this year, and every point could prove crucial

 

[BromleyMonkey]

I am happy with whichever team he puts out. My thoughts are very much on the Brighton game. I’m just hoping there will be no injuries tomorrow and we can field a strong team on Sunday.

The prem league is incredibly competitive this year, and every point could prove crucial

Because we took the early pressure off by beating Forest I’m looking at the Brighton game as a bonus if we scrape a point, because let’s face it they’re a much better side than us at the moment. So I’m more interested in tomorrow