Well I will risk maybe being unpopular with my thoughts but to me the League & Europe are far more important and although the FA cup has a lot of credibility. I strongly feel it’s time to bring out the 2nd X1 for this match and give our main team a rest, therefor I would field this team. ( CR would never be brave enough! ). Schmeichel Simpson - Hernandez - Wasa - Chillwell Mendy – Ndidi - James - Kaustka Musa Vardy Subs:- Ziegler. Morgan, Gray, Drinkwater, Ulloa. Okazaki, Albrighton or Huth
For me: Zieler Simpson Hernandez Wasa Chilwell Kapustka Mendy James Gray Okazaki Vardy (back to match sharpness) Are ndidi and the other Africans unavailable now?
Think Ulloa will start with Vardy. Perfect game for Ndidi to start his career with us. No midweek game so see our normal back 4 with a toss up between Fuchs/Chilwell
Nigeria didn't qualify for the African Cup on Nations so Musa and Ndidi are still with us. Schlupp didn't get picked so he is still with us as well.
Oh! I didn't not realise! Ive also had a change of heart as it's just a regular week. In which case... Schemiechel Hernandez morgan Huth chilwell Albrighton Mendy king musa Okazaki Vardy
Schmeichel Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs Albrighton. Drinkwater, Mendy, Gray Vardy, Ulloa Subs: Zieler, Chilwell, Ndidi, King, Kapustka, Okazaki, Hernandez
Today's starting XI: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan (c), Huth, Chilwell, Mendy, Ndidi, Drinkwater, Albrighton, Ulloa, Gray. #EveLei https://t.co/SMHKMfmMYQ
I'm away today so didn't see it but have been impressed with Mendy recently. So is it sounding like Drinkwater and Ndidi are the best combo? Or this midfield trio might stay?
Hopefully 3 in midfield will stay whilst we have players away. Vardy should be back next week, but it would be harsh on Musa not to start.