The Prophet Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I think we might rotate a few here given the shift put in last night. I think it'll be (4-4-1-1): Dubravka, Manquillo, Lascelles, Fernandez, Ritchie, Almiron, Hayden, Shelvey, Fraser, ASM, Wilson. Unfortunately I don't think we've seen the last of Lascelles and Ritchie, but its just guesswork at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I’d play Longstaff over Hayden. Hayden was so fucking bad yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 We can't possibly go back to Ritchie. Please no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'd be stunned if Ritchie replaced Lewis. Think it would send a really bad message cos the lad played well and we were better for having him there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Howe needs shot with shit if he brings back Capt Disaster and unreliable Richie, especially after how better balanced the defence looked yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWTL Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thought both fullbacks looked good, much better playing players in there actual position weirdly. Not sure who will play though as seems to change every game and always some suprises Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'd be surprised if he didn't start Ritchie Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It’s a shame Ritchie is such a liability at fullback, I do like the drive and the effort he adds. But sadly it’s not enough and there’s no way he should play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Alberto2005 said: I'd be surprised if he didn't start Ritchie Saturday. Instead of Fraser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Back 4 that finished last night. Joe out wide right. Almiron with Wilson as he will make it a midfield 5 when out of possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 If Ritchie comes back in it sends an awful message to Lewis and won't reflect well on Howe. Full backs should stay the same. Last night was the first game this season where a full back didn't cost us a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Dubravka Schär Lascelles Fernandes Fraser Shelvey Willock Lewis Joelinton Wilson ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 55 minutes ago, Nobody said: Dubravka Schär Lascelles Fernandes Fraser Shelvey Willock Lewis Joelinton Wilson ASM Tough on Manquillo who played well last night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Dubravka Manquillo - Schar - Fernandez - Lewis Willock - Shelvey - Joelinton* Almiron Saint-Maximin Wilson * Joelinton up front obvs but he was class at defensive stuff last night Although I don't think Burnley will go down, I actually see them as more winnable than Brentford and Norwich. I think we're ok against that type of personnel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Another draw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Schar looked like he was carrying an injury possibly, so I'd expect Lascelles may be in by default. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Last winnable game until the window opens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Mike said: Last winnable game until the window opens? Leicester and Everton aren't games to fear imo, especially if we can beat Burnley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nobody said: Dubravka Schär Lascelles Fernandes Fraser Shelvey Willock Lewis Joelinton Wilson ASM I personally don't want Lascelles back in. I just think Lewis has come back in after a long break and difficult run in the team prior to that. He put in a very accomplished performance and I wouldn't want to over complicate it by changing his position only two games in. I'd be going with the same back 4 that finished the match yesterday and sticking with it unless injury or suspensions arise. Part of the problem with our defence (aside from the low quality of Ritchie, Clark, Krafth etc) is it has never been settled, due to both personnel and formation changes. Willock, Jo, ASM could all do with a rest. I'd keep Jo because his physicality will be useful against Burnley but I'd be tempted to rest ASM for fear of injury (played every game so far this season and has been lazy/tired and off the boil lately). My team would be: Dubravka Manquillo Fede Schar Lewis Shelvey Hayden Jo Miggy (10) Fraser Wilson Although could see why ASM would keep his place given the must win nature of the game. Edited December 1, 2021 by PlymouthGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 An absolute must win if ever there was one. Pressure is going to be unbearable. Dyche's Real Men to stink the place up and steal a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 His worry will be how to counteract Burnley's front 2 battering rams because they really are a handful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Hard to predict a win against anyone. Might not watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 We'll probably lose this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Howe now has seen all our defenders now play 90 minutes in an actual league match so will rightly get grief if Krafth or Ritchie waltz straight back in. Thankfully I think he is smart enough to see how good Fernandez was and with his post match comments on him being magnificent adds to that. Lascelles is a trickier decision but would stick with Schar. Would he even consider 3 centre backs? Interesting to see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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