Everton (A) - Sat 19th April, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[skillman]

Mcatee not really been ripping up trees when he’s been given the chance has he ?

He’s a constant goal threat because of his movement and habit of being in the right place at the right time. That’s something we’re missing. IMO anyway.

 

[skillman]

Savinho is clearly the one in for Mcatee.

Yeah. My bad.

Still, think McAtee should be in.

 

[denTTony]

Probably expected line-up. Bit surprised no Kovacic, thought he had his best game for weeks against Palace

 

[Nour]

He put Akanji in place of Bobb and again starting Bernado just to keep running around the pitch doing nothing .

 

[jimharri]

Pep keeping his quota of five match day thread Scapegoats in the starting eleven.

Where's Lewis?

 

[Bluearmy]

Mcatee not really been ripping up trees when he’s been given the chance has he ?

Mcatee 1 goal every 115 minutes (granted limited game time, whether thats for or against him is up for debate).

Savinho 1 goal in every 1261 minutes. If Mcatee hasnt been ripping up trees, how would you describe that from Savinho…??

Mcatee deserves a fair chance!! He’s not getting it!

 

[dronefromsector7G]

I can’t believe (insert player’s name) isn’t starting. Pep has won the lot but he’s lost his mind. (Insert player’s name) is shit and should be nowhere near this team.
;-)

 

[mexico1970]

Where's Lewis?

 

[eastmanc]

Come on you Dolly Blues.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Mcatee 1 goal every 115 minutes (granted limited game time, whether thats for or against him is up for debate).

Savinho 1 goal in every 1261 minutes. If Mcatee hasnt been ripping up trees, how would you describe that from Savinho…??

Mcatee deserves a fair chance!! He’s not getting it!

You're ignoring Savinho's assists.

 

[ancoats]

Forget the line-up, it's a team game, as long we play as a team and follow a plan, then we should be ok.
But we don't want to panic and see us fold under pressure. Everton fans are crazy and want the sugar out of your tea

 

[ninjamonkey]

Calling Kovacic a goal threat is very generous.

He's got 6 goals from the six position this season. Is there another six in the league with more? Relative to his position, I'd describe him as a goal threat.

 

[youngbob]

Nico is a plus.

Would rather see Grealish or Doku over Bernardo but we move.

Would take a point. A win would be huge.

 

[skillman]

No Bobb in the squad. Shame but others probably deserve to be there more.

 

[Bluearmy]

You're ignoring Savinho's assists.

Im not. He has done ok there but virtually zero goal threat which Mcatee has is the crucial differential.

 

[chickaroon]

We do have a game midweek. This could be why the changes have been made.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Yeah. My bad.

Still, think McAtee should be in.

I wouldnt have been upset to see him keep his place. I was one of a very select few that had him in my starting lineup for Palace but I don't disagree with the decision to take him out today. Away game, we're not likely to be as dominant, pace upfront is the best course in my eyes

 

[johnny crossan]

So Oscar, Vitor & Claudio all left at home watching on the sofa with Eddy, Erling, Johnboy and Nathan.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Slow again through the middle of the pitch, which is fine if we manage to keep possession better than we have at many times this season.

Lot on Kev again to find Marmoush.

Happy Josko is getting to play his natural position.

 

[WallyA]

Good starting 11, changes are Savinho for McAtee, Bernie for Kova, and Nunes for Lewis.

Bobb not even on the bench, hopefully he is fit for Villa.