Unfortunately, it was either play essentially a full strength team sans Rodri, or this one with Rodri.Disagree. We need them rested up for the cultists. I'm a bit disappointed that Rodri is playing, to be honest.
It’s not like Pep to take risks with this comp but shows how important he views Sundays game which is good.We are only playing 4 first choice starters which for a last 16 tie is pretty amazing.
Having said that Bobb is as good as Doku/Grealish, maybe better. Alvarez is Argentina's no 9.
Nunes is not Bernardo but should contribute energy from a wide position. Kovacic is not Foden but will provide solidity to what looks a very attacking side.
Defensively we'll miss Ake the most. But Rico will help Rodri out in the centre.
All in all not a bad side.
As he’s not in the squad, it must be assumed that he is injured.Question: has it been said if Doku is injured or just being rested?
I wouldn't trust him if he told me that the pope was a Catholic.We have SSN on, and according to the oracle that is Paul Merson, we have a player called Dokich.