Midfield against Arsenal

[BigRed]

Surely Zokora will now be suspended, so what do we expect from the midfield against Arsenal? Will Ramos throw Jamie O'Hara into the starting line up and put Malbranque in the middle, or will he trust in Tom Huddlestone?

Or will he go 4-3-3 now that Keane is back?

 

[chrissivad]

same midfeild from the last 2 games? :shrug:

Zokora's suspention might not come into it just now anyway but i dont see what that has to do with changing the midfeild as he has started at the back for the last 2 games

Lennon JJ Boetand Malbranque.

O Hara on the bench

 

[PT]

Rocha could be fit enough to start in place of Zokora at the back. Or the Hudd to start. I can't see Ramos risking Ohara at the start of such a high profile game.

 

[BoringOldFan]

Surely Zokora will now be suspended, so what do we expect from the midfield against Arsenal? Will Ramos throw Jamie O'Hara into the starting line up and put Malbranque in the middle, or will he trust in Tom Huddlestone?

Or will he go 4-3-3 now that Keane is back?

The problem is at the back, but hopefully both Dawson and Rocha will be fit enough for one of them to partner Kaboul.

I'd expect to see Lennon - Jenas - Boateng - Malbranque across the middle.

 

[Vegas]

Same mid as last 2 away games.

 

[Bill_Oddie]

It is of course, their 3rd game in a week, which is the only reason I'd think of changing.

I expect that after getting 15mins Vs Pompey and 20-odd against Citeh, O'Hara will come on around the hour mark. Probably with Boateng going off and Steve Mallbrank moving central or Lennon going off and Steve moving to the right.

 

[van_Pommel]

Or will King be back?

 

[Andy]

It is of course, their 3rd game in a week, which is the only reason I'd think of changing.

I expect that after getting 15mins Vs Pompey and 20-odd against Citeh, O'Hara will come on around the hour mark. Probably with Boateng going off and Steve Mallbrank moving central or Lennon going off and Steve moving to the right.

Who?:wink:

 

[Stoof]

Malhero - KPB - JJ - Lennon

4EVA. IDEMT.

 

[Daredevil]

As said before, the midfiled of Lennon, Jenas, KPB & Malbranque should stay the same.

However, with Keane back and if Zokora, Dawson, Rocha do play, how about...

Robinson

Chimbonda Dawson Kaboul Lee

Zokora

Lennon Jenas KPB

Keane

Berbs

 

[BorjeSpurs]

Surely the same midfield that played yesterday will play in the NLD. Lennon has been really good lately, getting back to his best.. loved it when he just skinned past Garrido for our first goal.. The central midfield of Prince and Jenas has been impressing.. They are both very athletic, quick, secure on the ball and can do a dirty work with good tackles..Steed is by far our best midfield player so far this season.. Great goal aswell yesterday..

 

[PT]

When and where does Zokora's three match ban kick in? Does it include the league?

 

[chrissivad]

As said before, the midfiled of Lennon, Jenas, KPB & Malbranque should stay the same.

However, with Keane back and if Zokora, Dawson, Rocha do play, how about...

Robinson

Chimbonda Dawson Kaboul Lee

Zokora

Lennon Jenas KPB

Berbs

Keane

Sorted, but still no.

Lee will be exsposed like he has been before and if Chimbonda attacks down the right we will be hit every time he doesn't get back in time.

 

[chrissivad]

When and where does Zokora's three match ban kick in? Does it include the league?

it coud depend if we appeal against it. But after Keanes i dont see it would help.

 

[PT]

It looks like Ramos has put paid to the wing back antics of the Jol regime. Both Lee and Chimbonda have been playing more maturely in their defensive duties but higher up the park. Ramos may want the back four to drop back a bit to stop the red shirts from pouring through from midfield and tripping the line for Adebayour. But both our full backs should be up to the job i feel.

 

[N10toN17]

Same midfield for me. It's looking a solid unit at the moment.

 

[Glenn_Purvey]

just make sure the prince kicks fabregas 10ft in the air i hate that arrogant little runt..

 

[Stoof]

Same midfield for me. It's looking a solid unit at the moment.

Amazingly solid. They also look as if they've been playing together for two seasons. Boateng has slotted in fantastically.

 

[The Apprentice]

Lennon - Hudd - Zokora - Tainio

Yours lovingly.


Martin Jol x

 

[Kendall]

I expect to see Dawson back with Kaboul.

If not then Ramos will risk Rocha

If he's not fit, I expect Stalteri to play RB, Chimbonda to move into CB & the midfield to remain the same.