Morgan Schneiderlin

[zirc]

Not particularly if he's the only option is it...

better off just playing a midfield two then and have an extra attacker on. performance against Spurs shows that having Barry as an extra man in midfield is like playing with 10. Love Barry and all he's done for us but can't be starting against pressing sides who are quick on the counter.

 

[CrustySack]

Was pretty unglamorous, but is a half decent story.

I hope it gave you some satisfaction though.

*Gets coat*

 

[matty1878]

better off just playing a midfield two then and have an extra attacker on. performance against Spurs shows that having Barry as an extra man in midfield is like playing with 10. Love Barry and all he's done for us but can't be starting against pressing sides who are quick on the counter.

I would rather be played an extra attacker to counter. If Barry gets near the pitch he's a yellow maybe red card waiting to happen

 

[BlueToff]

better off just playing a midfield two then and have an extra attacker on. performance against Spurs shows that having Barry as an extra man in midfield is like playing with 10. Love Barry and all he's done for us but can't be starting against pressing sides who are quick on the counter.

I agree mate, but our options could well be restricted.

Best case, realistic, scenario is that McCarthy is fit, but even that's a push.

If not, I'd like to see a back three with Holgate and Funes Mori coming in - Jags has played well but has zero pace.

Davies, Gueye and Barkley in a compact three, with Mirallas or Valencia supporting Rom.

 

[Niapper]

I agree mate, but our options could well be restricted.

Best case, realistic, scenario is that McCarthy is fit, but even that's a push.

If not, I'd like to see a back three with Holgate and Funes Mori coming in - Jags has played well but has zero pace.

Davies, Gueye and Barkley in a compact three, with Mirallas or Valencia supporting Rom.

Yeah tbh I think barkley will suit the Cm role better

 

[argietoffee]

in 40 yea

I agree mate, but our options could well be restricted.

Best case, realistic, scenario is that McCarthy is fit, but even that's a push.

If not, I'd like to see a back three with Holgate and Funes Mori coming in - Jags has played well but has zero pace.

Davies, Gueye and Barkley in a compact three, with Mirallas or Valencia supporting Rom.

in 40 years time, Jagielka will have more pace than Funes Mori has today.

 

[zirc]

I agree mate, but our options could well be restricted.

Best case, realistic, scenario is that McCarthy is fit, but even that's a push.

If not, I'd like to see a back three with Holgate and Funes Mori coming in - Jags has played well but has zero pace.

Davies, Gueye and Barkley in a compact three, with Mirallas or Valencia supporting Rom.

yes, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 with Gana and Davies (and maybe McCarthy) in midfield is our best bet.

if we try to play a flat back four we're done for.

 

[BlueToff]

Yeah tbh I think barkley will suit the Cm role better

he's been thriving in the wide role in the 4-3-3, but I don't think we should be playing 4 at the back against the RS with Morgs out

 

[roydo]

yes, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 with Gana and Davies (and maybe McCarthy) in midfield is our best bet.

if we try to play a flat back four we're done for.

It feels to me thats our only realistic option.

Barry could be an asset coming on late, if, and its a big if, we have a result to see out.

Whats the latest with James and his injury?

 

[Jags..class]

Should try
Holgate Williams mori
Coleman gana Davis baines
Valencia lukaku barkly

 

[hktoffee]

Should try
Holgate Williams mori
Coleman gana Davis baines
Valencia lukaku barkly

If Schneiderlin and McCarthy are both out I will play...

Robles

Jagielka Williams Funes Mori

Coleman Davies Gana Baines

Barkley Mirallas

Lukaku

 

[Goat]

Simple really :

Robles
Holgate - Jagielka - Williams
Coleman------------------------ Baines
Gana
Besic - Barkley - Davies
Lukaku
​

5-0 to the good guys.

 

[zirc]

Should try
Holgate Williams mori
Coleman gana Davis baines
Valencia lukaku barkly

swap Valencia for Mirallas and I'm right behind that XI. Kev proper hates them and is one of the few players that doesn't have a mental block when it comes to playing them.

 

[jceverton]

Personally I'd go 3-5-2 & play Holgate at back rather than Mori, midfield of Gueye, Barkley & Davies, Rom with either Mirallas or DCL. I think we should have had Liam Walsh on the bench & getting some minutes so he could be getting used if need be when we have some injuries. I think McCarthy, Besic are buggered because of injuries and Barry is past it.

 

[hetion]

I agree mate, but our options could well be restricted.

Best case, realistic, scenario is that McCarthy is fit, but even that's a push.

If not, I'd like to see a back three with Holgate and Funes Mori coming in - Jags has played well but has zero pace.

Davies, Gueye and Barkley in a compact three, with Mirallas or Valencia supporting Rom.

Has to be this really.