Rumour has it Cooper is injured. Not sure how true this is, would be gutted if true as he’s been our best CB all season. Berardi to come in apparently.
It's long time since Beradi played full back, so pretty sure he'd go in like for like for Cooper. We know he'll give it 100% though and that's all we can ask. Possible red card on the way ?
Never had the greatest pace, no game time so to speak, in 10 months, Chelsea move the ball very quickly, can see him being late with a challenge or 2, because of this, so a red could well be on the cards.
Beradi 5/2 for a yellow & 33/1 for a red. Seems he's playing as that is the joint shortest price for a yellow with Kalvin.
33's is a gift . No half measures, it will either be a red or a motm performance from him. Hopefully the latter, but more likely the former
Wonder if Giroud will play ? Had a stormer against us at the Bridge and surely Tuchel will have noted that.
Koch is 2/3 weeks behind Beradi (fitness wise) so can't see that happening...even though it would be nice if it did I'm guessing the plan is to have Koch available for the 1st team after the international break.
Very windy and wet in wakey. Do not expect a free flowing game. Think back to the pitches of the 60/70s and you will get an idea of what to expect.
