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[kofigunner]

Yeh clearly , that’s why he brought Torreira on when he needed a goal lol

He took a defender off and brought in a midfielder. Slightly positive, but anybody watching the game knew the jig was up. He seemed to have lost the team.

 

[Makingtrax]

That defence is big thrash.

That's the problem whoever he picks.

 

[Erlis]

His English is very good. He pronounces his vowels like being a native.
ööööö ;d

 

[progman07]

I’m really sad about Pepe it’s not going to go well is it

He has everything - pace, strength, ball control - I'm sure he can still make it. I remember Adebayor with similar capabilities (worse ball control though), he came alive in his 3rd season and suddenly scored 30 goals. Pepe just needs confidence in his decision-making.

 

[Deki]

Mustafi+Chambers instead of Sokratis+Holding, then i'd agree.
Sokratis and Holding has been shocking this season.

Been burned by Mustafi too many times and just dont rate Chambers. I think Sokratis and Holding with some good coaching can be OK until better is brought in.

 

[nick gould]

We either go 442 with auba laca as CF pepe and one of Saka/Martinelli/Nelson out wide but that's mean Özil likely to be dropped

Let's give saka a break. The boy is two loan seasons away from being ready physically, mentally and in terms of application.

 

[Notorious Big]

That's the problem whoever he picks.

Yeah,def need some improvements there.

 

[kraphtous]

Mustafi redemption arc continues

Stage:

 

[Ewarwoowar]

Need to play the seniors to keep their stock up for when we sell them come January

 

[Makingtrax]

AM true to form . . 'terrible lineup'. That's because we have few stand out players ffs. The guy can't win.

No manager will out add value until this squad is fixed.

 

[CJJ]

Gave this lineup some thought and i actually think its good, even though its not the one i wanted to see.
He's obviously planning to play a narrow diamond and create overloads in our midfield which in theory should free up Özil to find the pockets of space where he can do his thing.
Additionally, he can always change one of the midfielders for Pepe and revert to a 4-2-3-1 as a backup plan without issues, so it gives some flexibility.

 

[Fewtch]

Mustafi redemption arc continues

Stage:

Mustafi right now

 

[say yes]

Mustafi redemption arc continues

Stage:

Can’t wait until the final few games of the season when his dumb-ass writers decide to completely reverse his arc, and he then he gets killed by some rocks.

 

[Malky]

Mustafi and Luiz at CB, with Xhaka infront of them?

 

[Iceman10]

A caretaker manager and all three of Mustafi, Xhaka, and Özil start. Arguably three players the club needs to move on to advance into a new era. I don't think Mustafi back in is sustainable based on vulnerabilities still visible in EL matches, but will see. Anyway, if it doesn't work out it will only accelerate urgency for a new permanent manager.

 

[Notorious Big]

Freddie will come on pitch if our players **** up something.He's still got it.

 

[MikeVinna]

Sokratis needed benching and apparently Mustafi is the only truly fit option? Is that how this could be explained? Bellerin and Holding with fitness issues presumably?

Kola over Tierny is an interesting one. Maybe to bring in a bit more physicality?

Never a fan of Xhaka but I’ll see what he does here.

At least it’s a back four..

 

[mavelous]

So our best defender since Sol thinks he can teach dumb and dumber to defend. I guess we will be a compact bloc which rarely steps out atb. Only might see Mustafi step out for a tackle and Chambers cover him. Willock more of a protection for Koala on the left.

Not holding my breath, but could see a resemblance of a structure at the expense of being outplayed on the ball and chasing the ball for large periods.

Depends on our realisation and how ****e Norwich defend our counter attacks. Just like Emery's last 12 months here

 

[Makingtrax]

Freddie in bed last night . . Mustafi or Sokratis . . Mustafi or Sokratis . . Mustafi or Sokratis

 

[OnlyOne]

A Kola injury and a loss and today is perfect!