Fulham (H) - Sat 2nd Sept, 15:00 l PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Ric_010]

Not sure why Rodri or anyone needs a rest this week. No one’s played for 6 days and his next game (for Spain) is 6 days away.

Might be later in the season when he needs a rest. I can’t see him needing a rest either at the moment.
Doesn’t look like Philips is going to be put in to play that position. Unless we get 3 up I can’t see him getting on.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Bat shit crazy

Yep, it's saying it's only Fulham we could beat them with our under 21 team. It just doesn't work like that, some were probably thinking the same when we played Brentford at home last season. Always play your strongest eleven in the prem

 

[Ric_010]

Ederson, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Ake, Rodri, Kovacic, Doku, Grealish, Foden, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Lewis, Gomez, Akanji, Phillips, Alvarez, Bernardo, Nunes, Stones

Probably to early for Doku getting a start but would like the see him come on for the last 20 mins if the teams a couple up.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Alvarez must start

No

 

[Fordyboy46]

Probably to early for Doku getting a start but would like the see him come on for the last 20 mins if the teams a couple up.

All depends on how he's trained this week, Pep likes that a lot. I'd give him a start

 

[Vester]

All depends on how he's trained this week, Pep likes that a lot. I'd give him a start

I would happily see Doku get some serious minutes today, but it would be surprising to me if Lillo starts a player Pep has not even seen in training yet :)

 

[Ric_010]

All depends on how he's trained this week, Pep likes that a lot. I'd give him a start

Has Pep been at training, still off with his back? I know the staff will be giving him lots of updates. Doku’s English was great in his interview so might have settled in really well. Just to early for a start IMO. I can’t wait to see him play though.

 

[eversince 76]

I myself would like to see a new face coming on. But it’s simply the time nor the opponent to do so. Very recently Fulham made us poke fun at Arsenal. And we are not at our best yet.

So strongest 11 out of a possible 14-15 candidates. And if (IF) the scoreline suits so, we might get to see a debut.

Far more important to go into the international weekend top of the league.

 

[mscenterh750]

It’s like banging your head against a brick wall trying to impart knowledge to some people.

Even fucking Lillo said during the week Foden was back training after being ill. Why people can’t listen to the actual people that are in the know on a day to day basis is beyond me.

 

[johnny crossan]

....Walker’s contract not signed yet and not covered himself in glory after coming in to training half cut yesterday!

This is doubly surprising & unwelcome news.