Tripp was fantastic Vs Real at the lane.I think he has earned a start hereReally not excited about trippier and davies starting this one. You'd assume that dembele and winks are starting in midfield given sissoko played the full 90 today. Would like to see lamela start again and get at the spaces. Same attack as today imo.
That team also gives us x7 6ft players with city likely to have two.
I think Poch will rotate his full backs again but simply due to the speed they have out wide I would want us to play Aurier and Rose. Sane and Sterling are rapid and we therefore need pace and strength to counter it. Trips and Davies could get crucified.
Dembele comes back in to be the power in CM. Winks will start, he's proven himself in bigger games than this and will be able to get back to his usual game, unlike last night.
Alli also loves a big game so I'd be happy to bring him back in for this one and think Poch will do that. Everyone else picks themselves really.
Hugo
Aurier Dier Verts Rose
Dembele Winks
Alli Eriksen Son
Kane
What I think Poch will do:
Hugo
Trips Dier Verts Davies
Winks Dembele Alli
Eriksen Kane Son
Why does anyone either, A) think that Aurier and Rose would play on Saturday, and B) believe they are better options right now to Trippier and Davies?
Is it just because they are a bit fast?
Probably also both more likely to switch off, not track a run, run the ball out of play, mis-control it, etc. etc.I know why you're saying this but let's face it, in a foot race, Aurier and Rose are gonna be more likely keep up with Sane and Sterling than what Trips and Davies could.
That's not necessarily a reason to start them but it's a factor that should be considered in my humble opinion.
Probably also both more likely to switch off, not track a run, run the ball out of play, mis-control it, etc. etc.
There's not even a competition at the moment for the top dogs in those positions. It's very comfortably Trips and Davies, regardless of pace.
Probably also both more likely to switch off, not track a run, run the ball out of play, mis-control it, etc. etc.
There's not even a competition at the moment for the top dogs in those positions. It's very comfortably Trips and Davies, regardless of pace.