I'm thinking and hoping for about 70% if not then ideally full strength, get the players used to playing the new system, win the game, rest the key players after about 70 mins.So do we think he will go full strength to use this also as a rehearsal for Sunday? Plus we need to win tonight
I'm not expecting too much tonight. He's been here no time at all, but it'll be interesting to see if he can get a tune out of any of the players. I hope he puts out a fairly strong team and a winning start builds some confidence.
We HAVE to win to get the momentum of the Conte-era going, so I expect us to play a strong team tonight, probably very close to full strength (if Conte has had the time to asses the squad well enough to decide on what full strength is)
If I was Conte, I would go all out to win this tournament, even if it is a bit second-rate. If he is to install a new mentality in our club and in the squad, the very first trophy is extremely important, even if it is a small one. Finally winning something together could inspire to other great achievements next season. If we look at what teams are standing in our way in this tournament, compared to the PL, FA-cup and Carabao cup, it is a no-brainer to go all-out to win the Europa Conference League
not to mention needing a win to try and top the group and skip the round of 32 so Conte can get some time for training.We HAVE to win to get the momentum of the Conte-era going, so I expect us to play a strong team tonight, probably very close to full strength (if Conte has had the time to asses the squad well enough to decide on what full strength is)
If I was Conte, I would go all out to win this tournament, even if it is a bit second-rate. If he is to install a new mentality in our club and in the squad, the very first trophy is extremely important, even if it is a small one. Finally winning something together could inspire to other great achievements next season. If we look at what teams are standing in our way in this tournament, compared to the PL, FA-cup and Carabao cup, it is a no-brainer to go all-out to win the Europa Conference League
Not shitting the bed is good enough for meI'm not expecting too much tonight. He's been here no time at all, but it'll be interesting to see if he can get a tune out of any of the players. I hope he puts out a fairly strong team and a winning start builds some confidence.
If Roma-Jose don't implode along the way, we've got the Europa League dropouts to contend with too.Must-win game. + Conte will relish the chance of possible final with Roma if we go all the way.
Would be a wet dream of a final just for the press conferences, we'd need Eddie Hearn to promote it all.
Plus the winner of the ECL gets automatic Europa Cup entry. I appreciate CL would be nice but we need Euroball income guaranteed even at the lower level of earnings.We HAVE to win to get the momentum of the Conte-era going, so I expect us to play a strong team tonight, probably very close to full strength (if Conte has had the time to asses the squad well enough to decide on what full strength is)
If I was Conte, I would go all out to win this tournament, even if it is a bit second-rate. If he is to install a new mentality in our club and in the squad, the very first trophy is extremely important, even if it is a small one. Finally winning something together could inspire to other great achievements next season. If we look at what teams are standing in our way in this tournament, compared to the PL, FA-cup and Carabao cup, it is a no-brainer to go all-out to win the Europa Conference League
Oh yea very true mate, tbh I doubt we will make the final, won't be easy at all, might struggle to get out the group at the moment alone never mind if we did then as you say Roma could implode as usual with Jose.If Roma-Jose don't implode along the way, we've got the Europa League dropouts to contend with too.
I agree. I don’t expect any changes to the formation that we played last week just simple messages from Conte emphasising the need to get the ball in the box, midfield to get forward in numbers and press more. The fact he’s on the sidelines should be enough to do that naturally with players trying to impress.Agree, I am hoping we see players interested in playing today.
Conte standing on the side line giving out instructions through our the game so they know what is expected of them.
I'm not expecting too much tonight. He's been here no time at all, but it'll be interesting to see if he can get a tune out of any of the players. I hope he puts out a fairly strong team and a winning start builds some confidence.
Vitesse we’re such annoying, diving shits in the first game, I hope we pummel them in to submission.