OutByEaster? Posted September 11, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 11, 2021 I think it's the right team - I hope we're all still saying so at half seven! This is a really tough task, they're a superb team with the best manager in the country, we'll need to be right at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Ok ish team but It’ll have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 That formation looks designed to counter the opposition setup. Seems a logical selection to me. If they score first though, I think it’s probably game over, as our creativity is going to be limited. I expect to see a lot of hoof ball today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: We are going to struggle so hard this year Let the game play out first mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 Be interesting to see what happens if we need to switch it up. Replace a wing back / both wing backs with wingers or drop the extra denender and go to 4 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Ill just be happy to see us compete and show we can mix it post-Gresford. We were excellent last season against the top sides, very competitive. Still a week away from seeing our strongest line up so if we can show some heart today ill be pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, DCJonah said: We've got to try and stop lukaku and their attack. We've got 2 very good forwards. If we can defend well, we've got a chance. Is Lukaku not out then? Shit. There’s no stopping him, he’s monstrously good. We’ll have to focus on supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I thought Lukaku was injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hopefully it's more 3 5 2 and not 5 3 2/ 5 4 1 with Ollie tucking in. I want to see JJ and McGinn support the front 2 with cash and Targett covering with Luiz so it becomes a 3-3-4 in attacking areas. If we're brave I can see us winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 Targett??? Oh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Barkley on the bench for them. They must be down to the bare bones. You just know if he comes 9n he's going to look like prime Everton Barkley rather than the washed out version we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I’m happy with that. If we get on a bit of ball Tuanzebe can push into the DM and link it up and get us moving up the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Aston_Villan4 said: I thought Lukaku was injured? Possible thigh injury. No way he does 90. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Aston_Villan4 said: I thought Lukaku was injured? Nope - fully recovered according to BBC Sport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Burnley away when Wes got injured Didn't we play three at the back a couple of games after that, then quite rightly so imo changed back to 4-3-3 as three at the back often makes us to static. I'm not much against playing it away against the very best teams though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2021 There is no difference in playing 3 at the back than playing 2 and marv. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Keener window-cleaner said: Didn't we play three at the back a couple of games after that, then quite rightly so imo changed back to 4-3-3 as three at the back often makes us to static. I'm not much against playing it away against the very best teams though. Yep, we played about 3 games with it if my memory works. But I agree the switch was made during that game that Wes and Heaton got injured. Jan 1st last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hopefully he pulls up after 5 mins when he realises he doesnt fancy it against the villa tripod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: For years under Little and Gregory Bruce and Lambert tried and failed Edited September 11, 2021 by gwi1890 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) So much for the talk this week about both Havertz and Lukaku being missing for today's match. Edited September 11, 2021 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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