Dr Jinx Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 The match will be won in midfield. Arguably they have the most effective midfield in the PL aside from City and Chelsea, so let’s see just how good Joelinton is (or is he banned?) if he’s not he needs to raise his game yet again. Targett behind him and ASM ahead give us an edge on that side, if he’s out Bruno will go straight in there. Rice sits to the left, we need Willock to be as physical as he can with him.. unsettle their whole base. I expect ASM to have a better game, it’s no coincidence his best game all season for us was when we had a competent left back on that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 As others have said, this will be really tough. As good as our midfield 3 have been, Rice will simply have too much pace, power and athleticism for Shelvey. So for that reason, I'd like to see Eddie replace Shelvey with Bruno as Bruno offers more protection to the back 4 and recycles possession better. I think Eddie will go with the same front 6 players though. Targett will rightly come in at LB and at RB it'll be Krafth if Trippier and Manquillo are both injured. I'd like to see (4-3-3): Dubravka Trippier/Manquillo/Krafth Schar Burn Targett Willock Bruno Joelinton ASM Wood Fraser But as stated, can't see Howe dropping Shelvey. I really hope he doesn't recall Lascelles though. It was refreshing to have two CB's so comfortable on the ball for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 At the moment we seem horrible to play against, niggly and a toe in here and there, just constintly disrupting, it's great. it'll be interesting to see it away and I expect Bruno to start for Willock, less pressure away from home etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Not much to choose between these two teams (apart from the league positions). Absolute nailed on draw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) There's no way he's dropping Burn. I could see him dropping Schar but that would be so harsh, and to be honest you can't come out and say he's not playing Bruno to keep lads in who are performing well then drop Schar. Edited February 14, 2022 by Alberto2005 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 These like to concede goals, I think we can go there and get 3 points, but I’d be happy with a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Watford went there recently and almost got a point, hopefully we can continue being solid and hopefully nick a goal. A draw would be a good result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 If Kidderminster can cause them problems then we can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Will need a big performance from Dubravka but I think a draw isn’t outside the realms of possibility. Annoying they don’t have Europa distractions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, PlymouthGeordie said: As others have said, this will be really tough. As good as our midfield 3 have been, Rice will simply have too much pace, power and athleticism for Shelvey. So for that reason, I'd like to see Eddie replace Shelvey with Bruno as Bruno offers more protection to the back 4 and recycles possession better. I think Eddie will go with the same front 6 players though. Targett will rightly come in at LB and at RB it'll be Krafth if Trippier and Manquillo are both injured. I'd like to see (4-3-3): Dubravka Trippier/Manquillo/Krafth Schar Burn Targett Willock Bruno Joelinton ASM Wood Fraser But as stated, can't see Howe dropping Shelvey. I really hope he doesn't recall Lascelles though. It was refreshing to have two CB's so comfortable on the ball for a change. Tbf I thought Coutinho and Ramsey would rip Shelvey to ribbons but we completely nullified the pair of them. Howe knows what he's doing. Edited February 14, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkaDot Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I can see Wood getting one against the kitten kickers. Less pressure on him and he's been getting closer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Their midfield does a lot of heavy lifting for quite a fragile defence, if ASM get at them, he can do some damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Tbf I thought Coutinho and Ramsey would rip Shelvey to ribbons but we completely nullified the pair of them. Howe knows what he's doing. Absolutely Howe knows what he's doing. But to compare Rice to Ramsey and Coutinho is a weird comparison. Rice is all about pace, power and athleticism. Basically everything Coutinho isn't. To combat that, I think this is the game to bring Bruno in from the start even though our midfield 3 have performed well lately. I don't think Howe will change it though and I get why given recent performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, PlymouthGeordie said: Absolutely Howe knows what he's doing. But to compare Rice to Ramsey and Coutinho is a weird comparison. Rice is all about pace, power and athleticism. Basically everything Coutinho isn't. To combat that, I think this is the game to bring Bruno in from the start even though our midfield 3 have performed well lately. I don't think Howe will change it though and I get why given recent performances. Rice isn’t particularly quick, he has a good engine on him and athleticism, but he’s not quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) I was disappointed with Coutinho yesterday mind, you wouldn’t have known he was on the pitch! Edited February 14, 2022 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) Surely even those that hate Shelvey can see he shouldn't be dropped unless he's not fit. Plus Rice and Shelvey wouldn't be a direct head to head, his job defensively would me more against Lanzini or whoever plays middle of their attacking 3. Edited February 14, 2022 by M1tche Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, HTT II said: Rice isn’t particularly quick, he has a good engine on him and athleticism, but he’s not quick. Really? I quite often see him carry the ball effortlessly 50/60 yards up the pitch by just surging past people that can't keep pace with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 To be honest I would have thought Lascelles will come in for this one to deal with the man-monster number nine they have. Also, Schar will be pretty sore I imagine as he took a right knock on saturday. I am praying manquillo is back as Krafth is very much a weak link in our team. I would go with: -------------------Dubs---------------------- Manq------Lascelles-------Burn-------Target ----Willock---------Bruno---------Joe------- Fraser------------Wood---------------ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, PlymouthGeordie said: Really? I quite often see him carry the ball effortlessly 50/60 yards up the pitch by just surging past people that can't keep pace with him. He looked pretty pacey yesterday too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, HTT II said: I was disappointed with Coutinho yesterday mine, you wouldn’t have know he was on the pitch! There was a moment second half I thought he started to come alive but then he went quiet again, thankfully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Shearergol said: He looked pretty pacey yesterday too. He’s not slow, but he’s not explosive, I think because he has two good feet and quick feet too, plus large strides, he can carry the ball and make it seem effortless. I’ve seen him track back huffing and puffing a few times for WHU and England off the ball. He’s a big threat still and can be a formidable opponent for anyone in there to deal with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 27 minutes ago, M1tche said: Surely even those that hate Shelvey can see he shouldn't be dropped unless he's not fit. Plus Rice and Shelvey wouldn't be a direct head to head, his job defensively would me more against Lanzini or whoever plays middle of their attacking 3. Some of us can! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Think we may be tempted to go 5 at the back, dropping Fraser. Could give ASM more license to stay up front in a 2 with Wood, but more of a free role along the left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) All I ask from this is that we put in a good performance and we're in with a chance with 60 mins to go. No stupid mistakes. Edited February 14, 2022 by Dr Venkman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Back in the toon for this one, although my train has fucked me and I’m going to miss the first half. Where’s the closest place to the central station showing the match? Couldn’t care less anything else about the pub, just the closest one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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