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SUPERTOON Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I’d probably not risk Wilson or Joeltinton and give them the international break to get the themselves back. Obviously we are looking very short going in to the West Ham game without them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Looks like Isak will probably be patched up and sent out for this final game before the international break. Not sure who we'll go with on the left flank with Gordon missing and the other three options out. I think I'd rather go with Lewis Hall than risk sending Joelinton out if there's any doubt over his hamstring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Just now, TRon said: Looks like Isak will probably be patched up and sent out for this final game before the international break. Not sure who we'll go with on the left flank with Gordon missing and the other three options out. I think I'd rather go with Lewis Hall than risk sending Joelinton out if there's any doubt over his hamstring. Will most likely be Anderson out at LW with Tonali, Bruno and Longstaff in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sifu said: Will most likely be Anderson out at LW with Tonali, Bruno and Longstaff in midfield. Forgot about Anderson, that would make more sense. So main worry would be up front then, Isak will start, but he's patched up, and not sure we have any cover unless Wilson is on the bench as Gordon is also out for this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sifu Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, TRon said: Forgot about Anderson, that would make more sense. So main worry would be up front then, Isak will start, but he's patched up, and not sure we have any cover unless Wilson is on the bench as Gordon is also out for this game. Don't think Wilson will be risked given how delicately we need to manage his fitness. In terms of cover upfront, Murphy did play there for about 3 minutes against Man City when Isak had to come off but would think Murphy upfront is a desperate last resort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 It’s more than desperate… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Maybe stick Schar upfront If needed I'd stick Miggy there and just have him run in behind pulling space for Murphy and Anderson out wide. Although I'd like to see how Anderson would fare there as well at some point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Think Jamaal can handle Antonio. His kind of battle. Bowen is such an influential figure for them, 5 goals and 2 assists in 8 games so far. I wonder if a more mobile LB like Targett might do better limiting his game rather than Burn who often needs support against a wide player. Especially if we have no natural left sided forward to support him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Anderson for Gordon would be the only change you’d expect. Hopefully Big Joe and Wilson are back fit enough to be on the bench to help close the game out at least. Wouldn’t be averse to shoehorning Livramento in for some more minutes but it’s probably no adding anything anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) I reckon Murphy probably comes in for Gordon. We’re so light in midfield and left wing now that having Anderson on the bench able to cover both in case of injury/tactical necessity makes sense imo. Edited October 6, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Antonio is doubtful for this, Bowen expected to play upfront Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 18 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Antonio is doubtful for this, Bowen expected to play upfront Would be happy with that, not as dangerous as on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Twitter rumours suggesting Wilson and Joelinton are both back in full training today. Would assume both will be on the bench if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Twitter rumours suggesting Wilson and Joelinton are both back in full training today. Would assume both will be on the bench if true. I think one will start if true, probably Joelinton. Miggy is on great form so would be criminal to drop him if he’s fit. This is going to be a tough game, West Ham looking much better this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 minute ago, black_n_white said: I think one will start if true, probably Joelinton. Miggy is on great form so would be criminal to drop him if he’s fit. This is going to be a tough game, West Ham looking much better this season. Joeltinon left hand side maybe ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Perfect opportunity to play Livramento wide, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Lotus said: Think Jamaal can handle Antonio. His kind of battle. Bowen is such an influential figure for them, 5 goals and 2 assists in 8 games so far. I wonder if a more mobile LB like Targett might do better limiting his game rather than Burn who often needs support against a wide player. Especially if we have no natural left sided forward to support him. Not sure if Antonio is fit. Bowen played up front midweek and looked terrific against us last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Bonk Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: https://twitter.com/NewcastleFansTV/status/1710267839540531421?s=20 Guess he’s confident of playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, The Bonk said: Guess he’s confident of playing. Wilson plays, Wilson scores, he loves playing West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Smal said: I reckon Murphy probably comes in for Gordon. We’re so light in midfield and left wing now that having Anderson on the bench able to cover both in case of injury/tactical necessity makes sense imo. I often wonder why Murphy is a right footed right wing.. It's not like he can cross it like Trippier. Very few teams play with right footed right wingers these days (I believe). I guess that's just the side that he has been used to playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Just now, Erikse said: I often wonder why Murphy is a right footed right wing.. It's not like he can cross it like Trippier. Very few teams play with right footed right wingers these days (I believe). I guess that's just the side that he has been used to playing? Think he can do either side to a similar level because his main attributes are without the ball (ie team work, pressing etc.). During our October run last season he played on the left for most of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: If we get to see Wilson attempting the Carlton when he didn't even know what it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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