Ross Barkley

[Dithering Dougie]

Since when is Besic an attacking midfielder though ?

The only position I've not seen him touted for is goalkeeper ffs

 

[Tubey]

A wild Kagawa appeared.

 

[paulbefc]

It's amazing that Osman and Naismith will both be starting the first game of this season.

 

[ianefc]

You're crying about rep points. Just think about that for a second mate.

No mate me moaning about a few points is nothing compared to you saying our season has nw gone down the swanny and you know it

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

Really struggling with my new season optimism here. Sigh.

Stange really, we sign Lukaku and have added a few extra quality additions, yet the farcical pre season results combined with two unfit Belgians and an injury to our star players makes the season start a bit sour. Having said that hopefully we can still get through this period and know if we are doing well we have some top class players returning.

 

[Robertor]

You mean win the game against Leicester? Possibly not but then having all of Barkley, Mirallas and Lukaku might not either - opening games against newly promoted sides are tricky.

Important as the game is though it is not worth risking long term injury to such players as Mirallas and Lukaku to get the three points if they are not ready. It is even less worth taking the gamble since Ross is out for a while.

Anyhow think they will play some part, probably as subs.

Yeah I agree, I can see us starting with the front 4 I mentioned and then bringing Lukaku and Mirallas on with about 20 minutes to go.

 

[Brownie]

Just get Clarence in to replace him.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

The only upside to this us we've got plenty if time to bring in a few other players, got to feel sorry for Barkley though injured the day before the season starts that's some awful luck.

 

[Muzumbu]

Osman or Naismith will start instead of Barkley

kill me now

 

[eurosrees]

Naisy, Osman & McGeady, lovely stuff

 

[DanEFC92]

Good job that Osman isn't nearly as bad as people make out.

 

[CultHero]

Think you might have answered your own question there, friend.

The ECHO understands the incident could actually have been worse, with the starlet - who only signed a new five-year deal just over a fortnight ago - narrowly avoiding an injury that could have wrecked the first half of his campaign.

Doesn't sound like it.

 

[Brennan]

Good job that Osman isn't nearly as bad as people make out.

He's not good either.

 

[stevo27]

Osman or Naismith will start instead of Barkley

kill me now

Naismith the better option or if need be Pienaar and play Atsu or McGeady on the left

 

[blue4eva77]

No mate me moaning about a few points is nothing compared to you saying our season has nw gone down the swanny and you know it

You really are lol

You didn't catch the sarcasm or tongue and cheek comment. Ian go and have a lie down mate.