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Yeah, I think the injury that really finished Laporte at the highest level was the knee problem he played through at the end of 21/22, because we had no other centre backs fit. Hero.

16, Jesus.

He was absolutely honking until his goal, which probably explains the lack of celebration. Bit better afterwards, but still so wasteful. Gives the ball away so, so much.

His minutes need to be prioritised over Nunes now, IMO. Needs to start a few games in the league and Europe this season.

What's strange is that there shouldn't be any confusion at this stage about which ligament he's injured. My guess is it's an ACL injury, but there's a difference of opinion on the severity and necessary treatment/recovery time. Obviously they want him back as soon as possible (returning in...

Have to assume Wilson-Esbrand is injured. Otherwise he'd at least be on the bench.

Totally missed that. Quite a team of, shall we say, problematic players they're putting together.

Can I be the first to make this (probably very stupid) suggestion... Rabiot on a free?

Time to try Grealish in the middle - he's got the physicality and the legs that we're going to need now.

There's absolutely no way we don't sign someone in January.

You should be much more concerned. Gundo, like Kovacic, is a great option to give Rodri a rest when we're 3 goals up, or against the weaker sides at home. Neither should be a starter in that role for a side that wants to win titles. Rodri missing the rest of the season is a hammer blow to our...

Need Kovacic, Gundogan and Nunes to step up big time from now until January. We also need to have someone lined up and ready to come in on January 1st.

ESPN aren't going to run with anything less than certain.

Fuck. I'm not going to say season over... but this is a total disaster.

Ortega Lewis Stones Dias Wilson-Esbrand O'Reilly Kovacic Nunes McAtee Grealish Foden Ederson, Carson, Simpson-Pusey, Walker, Wright, Gundogan, Doku, Alfa-Ruprecht, Heskey

We didn't bring him in to be our main creative force, just happened that Kevin was missing today and Phil not ready to start.

Point gained.

Chuffed for him.

I'm not really that surprised Doku starts over Grealish, the latter has started 5 in a row for club and country. I am surprised that Savinho starts over Foden, and I'm gobsmacked that Walker starts over Lewis. Gundo over Kovacic is a 50/50 but it feels harsh on Kova.

I really don't like that team, to be honest.