Spurs (A) - Sun 5th Feb, 16:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[super_city_si]

Coz he play in Copa Libertadores, got alot of point from that required for work permit.

Thanks. Im not sure how it all works, thought it was more to do with playing internationals.

 

[mosssideblue]

Today? This is the thread they live for.

epsecially one hr before kick off, they love it

 

[skillman]

Walker in CB against Kane worries me. He’s clever up top rather than fast or strong, Walker’s weakness.

 

[B\connellblue]

Can anyone explain why our best defender Ruben dias can't get a game?

Because he isnt as he has shown in the past. His legend grows stronger every game he doesnt play.

 

[bobom]

I really hope Pep isn't going to play Lewis at left back, nothing like hanging a kid out to dry if he is there

Why would we do that when he has Ake in the team who has been playing well at left back?

 

[christened at st marks]

Hopefully Spuds are as confused as fuck like we are

 

[DWIFF]

Glad that Bernardo and Alvarez are starting.
Is it a back 2, 3 or 4?
No Dias is just bizarre.
Walker at centre half never works.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

There is literally no need for walker at CB with Dias available!

They are totally different players. Ask Dias to play the role Stones has been, effectively covering right back when Rico comes inside, and see how much joy Son has.

 

[Chi-town blues]

The BBC has Alvarez in defensive midfield with Lewis. Am I missing something?

Yes you are missing drugs like the ones bbc took.

 

[bluesince76]

The BBC has Alvarez in defensive midfield with Lewis. Am I missing something?

The OS has him in defence. I mean, I know Mascherano did it, but I'm not sure you can just chuck any small Argentinian in as centre half

 

[SebastianBlue]

Theres no chance were keeping a clean sheet today.

Would love to hear his reasoning for leaving two CBs on the bench.

Same reason as leaving two CBs on the pitch?

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Can anyone explain why our best defender Ruben dias can't get a game?

I think Pep has just found out he is Portuguese

 

[ninjamonkey]

If that's Lewis/walker left back and right back with ake and akanji central that's fine, anythiing else and it's a shitshow waiting to happen.

 

[stonerblue]

Pep going for it today.

Most definitely.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Hopefully Spuds are as confused as fuck like we are

You know pep always likes to throw curve ball .

 

[Stevieatlasblue]

Foot injury. From many accounts that he sustained in training, on purpose, in a bad challenge from Cancelo.

He has returned to training this week though.

Foot injuries are horrible for footballers.. I’m waiting on my Mri scan results for mine.. still swelling but good movement. Hope young Fodens ain’t as bad as mine

 

[Crooked_rain]

The BBC has Alvarez in defensive midfield with Lewis. Am I missing something?

I think the people who create the BBC graphics actually have no interest in football. I’ve seen this happen a few times and then get corrected.

Either that or Pep is trying one of his party tricks

 

[richards30]

Hope not as going by his game there vs Southampton.. he might cut it in that position in League 2

Can see this being like the Chelsea away game when Pep had to admit his mistake and change back to our normal formation and player positions. Hope I’m wrong though

 

[urban genie]

Everyone and their mother knows Dias and Laporte are better in almost every way compared to Ake and Akanji. It's clear that there's been a lot going on behind the scenes if Pep prefers them in a big game like this.

Laporte isn't better than Ake with technicalability his passing range or in the air, he is betrer than Akanji though

Dias I agree strange he isn't getting a look in, but put it down to lack of match fitness

 

[Ajm1985]

Is this a statement that Dias can't play in this formation/strategy? He can't get in the side at all. Walker isn't a RCB - he isn't good enough in that role when we revert to 442 in defence.

Ah well, hope it works out