ankle injury but expected to be available Mar 14th West Ham game
82 | Rico Lewis - 2025/26
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Why are you Guehi?
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Where is he?
jamielowndes
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Give him a loan move to the Championship or a lower Prem club under the condition of having to play in midfield.
There's talent there but he's not strong enough to be a PL defender and he's not at our level right now.
There's talent there but he's not strong enough to be a PL defender and he's not at our level right now.
Why are you Guehi?
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I always thought of him as Pep's new Jordi Alba, unfortunately it seems like he neglected his physical conditioning like speed and strength training, that's what separates the likes of Bernie, he knows he is smaller so he has to be twice as strong and aggressive as the average player.
Lewisszn
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He might make an appearance in the FA Cup maybe but I’ve noticed he’s not even been in the squad recently so is he injured? Cant see any other reason pep would leave him out as he loves playing him when he gets the chance
He's not injured, as he was in the training photos this week. He was just the one to make way as we had an almost fully fit squad.
Gabriel
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Hasn’t featured since Salford on Valentine’s Day so I’d be surprised.
Not sure Nunes should be run into the ground tbh. Lewis can cope with 15 mins against Burnley and then starting against Southampton.
Gabriel
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I don’t disagree, but it will largely depend on others’ sharpness and in whom Guardiola trusts.
pride in battle
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That side of it he should have been fine, kickboxing etc with his dad, but for some reason he doesn't seem to have got stronger ?
LongsightM13
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Think he might start with Ake and Ait-Nouri, Nico G, Marmoush, Reinders etc at Wembley, with the big guns on the bench if needed
Can't see Lewis coming in at this stage - I'd think it more likely that Stones or Ake come in and Kush shifts over for a game if need be.
However I kind of expect Nunes to play every remaining game, that isnt that many left now.
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Nunes definitely deserves a break.
If Lewis is Pep's preferred deputy, to warrant selection against Southampton, he needs at least 15 minutes v Burnley.
Personally, I'd not select him, as Southampton's forwards against Arsenal looked powerful and fearless. I suspect it will be a tough, physical battle that won't suit Rico...
If Lewis is Pep's preferred deputy, to warrant selection against Southampton, he needs at least 15 minutes v Burnley.
Personally, I'd not select him, as Southampton's forwards against Arsenal looked powerful and fearless. I suspect it will be a tough, physical battle that won't suit Rico...
Gabriel
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Think what often gets lost in discussion with Lewis is just how young he is. I think he’s only 4 months older than O’Reilly.
Ah, of course. Sorry, I just presume Stones is injured all the time these days. Forgot he was back.
I didn't know that he was tbh, he just always tends to make an appearance when least expected!
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Need to be mindful that Arsenal rested players agains them, and it came back to bite them.