Match Thread Leeds Utd v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[mahermi1]

This is going to be a very hard test, especially with them getting a thrashing last week, they'll be right up for it, in front of an incredibly hostile crowd, they always have been, been there a couple of times in the late seventies. The place will be bouncing.

 

[NathDogg]

No Godfrey, DCL, James, Gomes on that training session vid on the website - hope Godfrey and DCL get fit if knocked?

Think we all know what's going on with James and kean, but looks like Gomes is getting hoofed as well?

 

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[Dean1919]

its bizarre because Bielsa said it was due to his lack of pre-season he didn't start against man utd but loads of that england euro's final squad played for their clubs like harry maguire, pickford, sterling, rice, shaw etc.

There’s a difference between everyone else and what Bielsa deems fit. He wants you a perfect body fat levels before you’re even considered

 

[TyphooToffee]

I'm still hopeful that Philips was out because he's signing for us.











*with Delph, Gomes and Tosun going to Leeds as part of the deal.

Now wouldn't that be nice

 

[Thomasc]

WTF is wrong with Godfrey?
Can deal with the others being out, but the isolating stuff seems a bit far fetched.
We are in a bit of a mess aren’t we really?

 

[mumwasablue]

5 2 Leeds . A great game of football Bamford hat trick , Raphinha and Struijk. DCL and Richarlison for Everton. The atmosphere will be unbelievable . 6 famous players to remember, a promotion to celebrate, and a good first season . Everton fans will enjoy the atmosphere, a proper old fashioned ground .

 

[TheBigIguana]

My only changes would be Gbamin (if he's ready to go close to 90 minutes) for Allan and Godfrey for Holgate. Richarlison starts in the place he played the second half, Gray on the left. I'd have Townsend on a very short leash with Iwobi ready if we're struggling to get up the pitch. Ball carrying is key against Leeds and it is the one area that I think Iwobi has Townsend beat for sure. But we played well enough to not change it majorly.

 

[AussieToffee11]

Pickford
Coleman Mina Godfrey Digne
Allan Doucoure
Townsend Richarlison Grey
DCL

Begovic, Nkounkou, Holgate, Keane, Davies, JPG, Delph, Iwobi, Gordon.

Predicated on Kean, James and Gomes remaining on the outer.

If Godfrey not fit, I'd have Holgate in for him.

 

[mahermi1]

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haha absolutely loved them games back in the day.

 

[micknick]

early season games can go either way sometimes and I just can’t help feel that with a packed out Elland road we really are up against it.

think we may just lose this one but hope the knee jerkers won’t react too much as I think the crowd will play a huge part.

 

[Thomasc]

I’d take a draw now if offered.
Leeds do look attractive on the coupon though at 11/8.

 

[Mat70s]

Think Leeds will do very well at home this season, but I think Benitez is capable of setting things up to dull the atmosphere. Attritional heavy going but possibly very effective and efficient.

 

[4737carlin]

A point now would be fine, opening home game of the season for Leeds, first with a full house, super hard fixture, a 0 0 bore draw would be fine

 

[Nymzee]

Got a feeling it's gonna be a good game.