We will never get the rest of the squad up to speed if we do that. Give some of the players who should be chomping at the bit for game time a chance to prove themselves. It worked against Man City - no reason it shouldn't here.
But Livramento, Hall and Miley ARE currently the reserves, as is Targett, as they are not part of our first choice 11.
Gordon doesn't need a rest. Willock needs game time. We need a ball player in midfield and Guimares is the only one we have with Tonali on an extended betting binge. If Hall or Targett could play centre-back I would rest Schar. With Botman looking as though he is out for an extended period I want to try some other options at centre-back. Lascelles is an enigma (probably the best thing he has been called on here for some time) - his game is actually suited to playing a backs - to -the - wall type game against the better teams but you see his main weakness (passing) when he has more time on the ball.
No it doesn’t.
Apart from the part where they’ve been absolutely shocking at home all season, beaten multiple times, while being very fortunate not to drop points against Forest and Wolves. On top of that, they’ve a man in charge on the brink of the sack and a mutinous fan base.
Miley hardly had a kick that game, totally passed him by. Hall was no better. Might start the game the same, and bring the big guns on later, although I reckon Gordon will go CF.
I'm in the same boat - hopeful more than confident (historical scars), but I'm not wing and a prayer hopeful.
