Brighton (H) - Sat 21st Oct, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[blueparrot]

Really?

Yes, when he doesn't score it's usually because he's heavily marked which helps the players around him.

 

[Deepest Blue]

So is Haaland. I'm just saying I don't see why Haaland is undroppable and seemingly never subbed if he hasn't scored. Anyway, let's hope he gets back into form today. There should be space behind their defense for him.

We have several players for CB positions and all need to play plenty of games. I'm guessing Dias will start on Wednesday.
No like for like alternative to Haaland so he plays most games.

 

[simon23]

Because he is our striker now, dont see why you want him dropped , he has to work on making chances for himself i always say that, he is young and will learn

While I completely agree with you, its something that is very noteable about Haaland when compared to someone like Sergio....Sergio always had that ability to make himself chances, Haaland at present doesnt really (he can in moments but not regularly) - Im not sure he will be that type of striker ever (not that it really matters as plenty of the best have never been that type of player). Haaland will always rely mostly on service in and around the box where he is already one of the best in the world.

The obvious slight issues with this is that teams have worked out that its not about stopping Haaland...its about stopping his supply line. With KDB on the pitch that is hard to do (but the odd team did it last year)...wihout him it is easier....others need to step up for starters, Haaland needs to do more and Pep/the team need to work ut how not to be so reliant on KDB (especially over the next couple of seasons where we will see KDB coming to the end of his career and not being able to play as much)

 

[Barcon]

We have several players for CB positions and all need to play plenty of games. I'm guessing Dias will start on Wednesday.
No like for like alternative to Haaland so he plays most games

You’d think it would be obvious wouldn’t you?

 

[kaz7]

Guessing that Eddie would be dropped? Some guess that.

The lad clearly gets good info. If he says it discipline issues I'd suggest its exactly that. Very unlikely we will find out for certain though as Pep very rarely throws his players under the bus, unlike Tent Peg.

Someone on face book says we have disipline issues and everyone is spreading that , eddie was late back from internationals and probably has a knock or tired , but lets believe one shit stirrer , do you never learn

 

[come-on-barney]

Where have you heard that mate? Was planning on getting the train in through Stockport today.

Transport for Wales only went as far as Crewe. Then we changed to Northern line and did exactly the same stops including Stockport and Wilmslow that TFW said they couldn’t. TFW are shocking so many cancelled trains and had to drive.

 

[Blueknows]

Looking forward to Doku v milner at right back

 

[phargrave]

Looking forward to Doku v milner at right back

So’s the ref…..

 

[kaz7]

Looking forward to Doku v milner at right back

judas will cripple the boy within five mins and get away with it, once a **** as they say, klopp has made him a thug

 

[Don Karleone]

 

[Haaland94]

Not to derail too much but heading to the Etihad for the first time tomorrow. Cannot wait. In 122 so hoping for some good action

Was that you (with the Missus) speaking to FG about 10 minutes ago? 2 Americans at the Etihad for the first time, so you never know ;).

 

[kaz7]

Told you

 

[come-on-barney]

Hasn’t Eddie always played after arriving back late at the same time as this week?

 

[Chi-town blues]

Doku to score and rip milner s hammy .

 

[abu13]

Anyone have one of those things we cant ask for ?

 

[oakiecokie]

Dont understand the panic. Does anyone care about the starting 11?
The only player right now we can not miss is Rodri. And Stones to get extra minute’s but doubt it’ll be the full 90-plus.
I expect a bit of an open game. Tough one after the internationals. We need to be very carefull. Expecting a win. And Haaland back scoring goals.

Some people can`t see the bigger picture. We have a CL game next Wednesday and don`t need to put one and all under pressure of getting any knocks.
Diaz etc will all be playing on Wednesday mark my words.

 

[kaz7]

Hasn’t Eddie always played after arriving back late at the same time as this week?

He is there number one now whereas before he used to warm the bench a lot

 

[Dax777]

Hasn’t Eddie always played after arriving back late at the same time as this week?

When we didn't have Ortega, perhaps!

 

[blueste41]

Did Alison not go then?

 

[jimharri]

I've got no qualms with that line up today. Ortega is a fine keeper, and that's a strong defensive unit. Plus it's an exciting pick up front with Doku, Alvarez and Haaland. And, of course, Rodri is back. I'm confident we'll get the three points.