Arsenal (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[kaz7]

Good to see Bernardo in the starting lineup - I'm not a fan but Mahrez has to step up today - I don't want to see a preening performance from him - without Kev he must work harder, commit to taking players on and find a teammate in a better position. I really hope he can do that and begin to change my opinion of him. We need a win.

He is not a hard worker , this will be down to bernie today

COME ON BLUEBOYS

 

[CWMCFC]

Annoying if Laporte is out. It seems as soon as we think we have our CB line up settled, one is unavailable.

But this is why we ultimately got Ake. He's probably more suited to this game as well with Arsenal's pace in behind, as they're going to try and exploit us on the counter.

Pretty pleased with this line up overall though, although I still think Torres is the better option over Mahrez simply because of his directness, but I can understand that it's going to be a bedding in period with him.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Considering Kev is injured that's a very strong Midfield

 

[Shaffer92]

 

[Ric]

Big blow that Laporte is out, but at least with Ake we have a more than adequate replacement.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Unfortunately,bit of a crock is our Eric.

We really are cursed in this position.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Happy enough with that team considering. Mahrez needs to show up today.

Laporte becoming as injury prone as Stones, Ake will be a huge signing.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

injured

Its crazy we did not sign LB purely because Mendy is injury prone, does not matter how he plays. Its pure negilgence!

 

[kaz7]

Mate, if half of our squad overall has been injured already, do you think its just bad luck?

Coming back from internationals and holidays mainly tbf

 

[OntarioBlue]

No Laporte or Mendy, they do both seem to miss a lot of games.

Welcome back Sergio, please don’t get injured again.

 

[blueparrot]

So the theory is that he recovered well enough to play 2 games in a row and look great, but after a fortnight of rest he now can't play?

From what Ive read about covid it’s possible.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

That’s why we spent the money on Aké. Imperative that we have good cover in that position.

Really hoping to avoid the kind of half-arsed pressing that Arsenal will easily pass around and expose us again

 

[jimharri]

Mendy injured again? Fucking hell, he's the original "made of glass" merchant.

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

How come two players who didn’t even go on international duty are injured? Grim.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Fascinated to see how that midfield three gets on.

Strong back four on paper despite Laporte missing.

 

[Centurions]

He is not a hard worker , this will be down to bernie today

COME ON BLUEBOYS

Bernie & Foden running like blue arsed flies in midfield. This could be a cricket score at both ends...

 

[CC1]

Mate, if half of our squad overall has been injured already, do you think its just bad luck?

no but it could be the training method & intensity - or bad luck. But can’t see how medical staff can be the cause of injuries.
They may be responsible for not getting g them better quicker - but that’s debatable

 

[kaz7]

So the theory is that he recovered well enough to play 2 games in a row and look great, but after a fortnight of rest he now can't play?

Even those who get mild symptoms can get fatigue , seems he is presumed injured anyway

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

Mendy injured again? Fucking hell, he's the original "made of glass" merchant.

I feel really bad for him now but how can he ever play football consistently again for us? He’s done for in football in general i feel

 

[BLUEMATT23]

How can Mendy and Laporte be injured when they didn't play for France?
At the presser yesterday Pep made no mention of them being injured?
Unbelievable really.