Forest currently 1-0 up at Liverpool, shows exactly why I don't agree with stuff like this... We're better than Forest, we can get something at Anfield. The idea of, essentially, throwing in the towel before the game even starts and intentionally getting our players banned because "we probably won't win anyway" doesn't sit right with me, at all.
It's not that for me. Chances are we'll finish mid-table without a cup ... ... looking back at the season, with derby wins would make it a success imo. Would you really want to see Xhaka out, for the derby, because we went for it, at Liverpool, and lost.
Just thinking we will have a fair few lads going off to the AFCON literally with free hits going into the Derby. Now I don't mean I want these lads flying in 2 footed and leaving us with 8 men after 10 mins but could certainly see a few wipeouts in injury time particularly if we are 1 up or level and someone is threatening a break away.
Odds for the weekend Sadiki 11/4 Xhaka 10/3 I’ll probably back the singles and the double. Feel like they’re coming…
Ideally Sadiki avoids 1 for the next 3 games and has a free hit in the Derby when it could be needed.
In an ideal world We desperately need both for the Derby. Their midfield 3 is their biggest strength (Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali).
Are any of those twats close to a ban? Surely Joelinton and Bruno should be they could both get 8 yellows a game and have no cause for complaint.
Agree think Xhaka is streetwise enough to avoid a booking to be out for the Derby but don't think Sadiki will be able to change his style to avoid one.
I'm more worried about Reinildo missing the derby than Sadiki or Xhaka. I can definitely see him getting 2 cards in the next 3 games
I’m sure we’d manage him carefully. He’s vitally important to the side, would probably be rested for a game if he ran the risk of being 1 away and missing the game against the filth.
Hopefully pick up some points in the next 2 and rest / replace suspended at city. Going off tonight the Bournemouth game will be harder than Liverpool. IF we have our 1st 11 at Anfield our running power will cause them problems.
