We knew Dele and Ndombele wouldn’t be in the squad but no Lo Celso either… don’t tell me he’s injured again - and if he’s not, on his way out too? Probably wishful thinking.
I mentioned on transfer thread that he weren’t in the squad today and that it’s because a move is likely on the cards.
Strange starting 11. No Skipp, Lucas or Reguilon However, difficult not to trust Conte, so I guess he has a cunning plan (Baldrick).
Maybe it is a 4 4 2 with him trying to match up against their 4 4 2, after what happened in the 2 semi finals. The players involved do offer some flexibility in terms of system (he says desperately looking for something positive).
Ally Gold's said the three omissions aren't injury related and that White's inclusion is a sign he's picked above Lo Celso. Our two record signings can't make our squad Buzzing for Harvey though, be great to see him feature, especially if we get a freekick!
Conte's confirmed that Lucas and Skipp picked up knocks against Leicester and that Emerson isn't 100%, he did say that after Leicester too which is why Emerson only played 45 mins (played like he weren't 100% either!). Lo Celso's also just said this on his Instagram: "Regarding the questions I have received I would like to clear out that I am 100% in good physical condition. I have no problem and I feel very well. I wish the best to my team in the derby today." Could we really shift all three flops this window? And if we can, surely that'd mean a mid or two coming in? Be bloody amazing if we can.
Some excellent results for us this weekend with West Ham and Arsenal dropping points ... so we all know what comes next
