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No KDB for West Ham or Leeds it's rumoured but

johnny crossan wrote:No KDB for West Ham or Leeds it's rumoured but

Am hoping this “niggle” is just that.

The way Pep was looking before the match, very pensive, worried me a little

Leeds would only kick him over the park tbf.


Ake also rumoured to be back for the RM game.

I can live with both those returns? Others need to continue to step up as they have so far.

Hammers have a goal in them i have no doubt. But i don't think they have enough in their locker to take 1 point let alone 3 off us at home.

But at this stage of the season, proceed with caution goes without saying.

Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Mase wrote:Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Alvarez nailed on to replace KDB, maybe Bernie in for Mahrez and Foden for Grealish - he was running on empty yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised if Laporte got a start as well, pity Phillips can't be trusted to give Rodri a break too.

johnny crossan wrote:

Mase wrote:Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Alvarez nailed on to replace KDB, maybe Bernie in for Mahrez and Foden for Grealish - he was running on empty yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised if Laporte got a start as well, pity Phillips can't be trusted to give Rodri a break too.

My God Philips has been a massive disappointment. It seems Pep has no trust in him at all.

It's an unfortunate situation with Rodri being run into the ground. That's the most worrying thing.

sheblue wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Mase wrote:Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Alvarez nailed on to replace KDB, maybe Bernie in for Mahrez and Foden for Grealish - he was running on empty yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised if Laporte got a start as well, pity Phillips can't be trusted to give Rodri a break too.

My God Philips has been a massive disappointment. It seems Pep has no trust in him at all.

It's an unfortunate situation with Rodri being run into the ground. That's the most worrying thing.

Does Sheff Utd’s season finish earlier than ours? Could Doyle come back and cover there when needed? Even if it’s just for 20 mins when we’re winning.

Mase wrote:

sheblue wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Mase wrote:Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Alvarez nailed on to replace KDB, maybe Bernie in for Mahrez and Foden for Grealish - he was running on empty yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised if Laporte got a start as well, pity Phillips can't be trusted to give Rodri a break too.

My God Philips has been a massive disappointment. It seems Pep has no trust in him at all.

It's an unfortunate situation with Rodri being run into the ground. That's the most worrying thing.

Does Sheff Utd’s season finish earlier than ours? Could Doyle come back and cover there when needed? Even if it’s just for 20 mins when we’re winning.

Two games left, this Thursday then Monday 8th. As they're already up there's no play off games for them, so he'd be done. Whether he's allowed to be recalled for us I've no idea.

Even McAtee might be a useful option to have for the last 20 in some of the matches players need a rest

Bluemoon4610 wrote:

Mase wrote:

sheblue wrote:

johnny crossan wrote:

Mase wrote:Bern or Foden in the middle in place of Kev. We need legs and creativity

Alvarez nailed on to replace KDB, maybe Bernie in for Mahrez and Foden for Grealish - he was running on empty yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised if Laporte got a start as well, pity Phillips can't be trusted to give Rodri a break too.

My God Philips has been a massive disappointment. It seems Pep has no trust in him at all.

It's an unfortunate situation with Rodri being run into the ground. That's the most worrying thing.

Does Sheff Utd’s season finish earlier than ours? Could Doyle come back and cover there when needed? Even if it’s just for 20 mins when we’re winning.

Two games left, this Thursday then Monday 8th. As they're already up there's no play off games for them, so he'd be done. Whether he's allowed to be recalled for us I've no idea.

Interesting but very unlikely.
Wonder will Doyle and Mc Atee be back with first team next season.

I'd stick Mendy in there, he's a predator, he'll cover holes pretty well, no one will go near him

Sounds like Ake available for tomorrow. He said he’d see whether Kevin was for to play this afternoon. Training at 4pm. Didn’t sound like a serious injury. He likely won’t play tomorrow but might be available for the Leeds match.

KDB trained this afternoon it's claimed - we need him soon. These next 4 games are against desperate teams, West Ham & Leeds are in grave danger of the drop and Everton could cease to be a going concern if relegated. Real Madrid have bombed in La Liga and exiting the CL now could precipitate a new Super League attempt.

A bit worried about tonight, I thought we looked tired against Fulham Sunday.