Lush Vlad Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, mondonewc said: Is there no talk of any potential players returning from injury? What's the score with Longstaff? Still unlikely to make tomorrow, I think Howe said? I don't think anyone is back, bar Hall and maybe Krafth (or not), who missed Saturday through illness. I suppose Hall is at least one player we could bring on who might offer something going forward. Outside of that, it's looking pretty grim. EDIT: Just seen below Krafth isn't registered for the CL. Edited November 27, 2023 by Lush Vlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I'd take a draw - even though that means a draw from Dortmund makes it impossible for us to go above them and probably out of the CL. Other results go out way though and we still might be in with a shout. A loss and a Milan win would be a real comedown. A dead rubber against Milan would be such a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I'd actually 'take a loss' if it could guarantee Milan didn't win against Dortmund, just to ensure the last game has something riding on it - a shame that other match wasn't on at 5.45pm. Can't really see beyond a routine 2 goal defeat, yes that's the spirit etc., and would expect Milan to win at home and that would be a real dampened to be out completely after GW5, when we were tipping the group after GW2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I’m guessing Krafth isn’t registered for the CL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: I'd take a draw - even though that means a draw from Dortmund makes it impossible for us to go above them and probably out of the CL. Other results go out way though and we still might be in with a shout. A loss and a Milan win would be a real comedown. A dead rubber against Milan would be such a shame. A draw for us is very good is either Milan or Dortmund wins. But yeah if they also draw if would be literally useless(other than a small amound of £). So we should definitely have an eye on the other game and have a real go for the win if it looks like a draw in their game. Nvm, we still have a good chance to get ahead of PSG if we draw them. Edited November 27, 2023 by Displayname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteV Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Smal said: I’m guessing Krafth isn’t registered for the CL? Nah, he’s not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Displayname said: A draw for us is very good is either Milan or Dortmund wins. But yeah if they also draw if would be literally useless(other than a small amound of £). So we should definitely have an eye on the other game and have a real go for the win if it looks like a draw in their game. Nvm, we still have a good chance to get ahead of PSG if we draw them. If we draw, the Milan win is the ideal scenario. If we lose we want anything but the Milan win. Will be agony if say we're hanging on at 1-1 late on and Milan are 2-0 up or something but it's probably our best and most realistic way of getting top 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: If we draw, the Milan win is the ideal scenario. If we lose we want anything but the Milan win. Will be agony if say we're hanging on at 1-1 late on and Milan are 2-0 up or something but it's probably our best and most realistic way of getting top 2. Yes, although personally I dont mind not getting Europe League with our current injury problems. I know players will come back, but they will need time and it would also be nice for our current starters to get some rest sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) I just want us to have a shot at top 2 going into the last game. If we were told we'd go into the last game home to Milan knowing a win would get us through we'd have been chuffed. Edited November 27, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Sorry if it's already been posted... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, PauloGeordio said: Got a ring on his thumb. Worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Displayname said: A draw for us is very good is either Milan or Dortmund wins. But yeah if they also draw if would be literally useless(other than a small amound of £). So we should definitely have an eye on the other game and have a real go for the win if it looks like a draw in their game. Nvm, we still have a good chance to get ahead of PSG if we draw them. The best outcome in terms of getting top 2 if we draw would be for Milan to beat Dortmund. That way a win against Milan will guarantee that we get top 2. If Milan doesn't beat Dortmund, we rely on PSG not beating Dortmund at home in the last game. Edit: I see now the potensial for a 4-way tiebreaker at 8 points if Milan beat Dortmund, PSG draw the remaining, and we beat Milan. Overall goal difference will decide everything then, but we will be guaranteed top 2 in goal difference anyways unless Milan win by atleast 4 goals vs Dortmund. Also I'm sure this has already been talked about, haven't read everything here. Edited November 27, 2023 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Got a ring on his thumb. Worrying. At least it’s not an ASM style wrapping, concealing a metal bar for his next forearm smash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Erikse said: The best outcome in terms of getting top 2 if we draw would be for Milan to beat Dortmund. That way a win against Milan will guarantee that we get top 2. If Milan doesn't beat Dortmund, we rely on PSG not beating Dortmund at home in the last game. Edit: I see now the potensial for a 4-way tiebreaker at 8 points if Milan beat Dortmund, PSG draw the remaining, and we beat Milan. Overall goal difference will decide everything then, but we will be guaranteed top 2 in goal difference anyways unless Milan win by atleast 4 goals vs Dortmund. Also I'm sure this has already been talked about, haven't read everything here. Yeah I’m cheering for a Milan win (assuming we get the draw). It would be great to have a chance to get through in the last game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Unbeaten against these cunts in over 100 years of football. Nowt to worry about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paully Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 https://x.com/paullynufc79/status/1729188962533777827?s=46&t=FsEm6VC2ijNnTjHjyXU7DA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, 54 said: And whenever a player do get back, the injury just comes back again. It's infinite. Edited November 27, 2023 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Didn't Eddie say Barnes was close to return after int'l break? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just looking at the bench from the dortmund game and I think we might struggle to name more than 6 subs here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteV Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, Upthemags said: Didn't Eddie say Barnes was close to return after int'l break? Yeah, assuming all has gone well I reckon he might make the bench by Everton/Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Same team as Saturday. Dubravka, Karius, Hall, Dummett only senior players that can possibly be on the bench I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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