Line up discussion / Best current starting XI?

[HelloCity]

What do you think our best XI could be this season considering everyone but Rodri?

Here are a couple of lineups that played in our winning/unbeaten start to the season.



Vs Spurs during the slump



Anything that stands out to you? Dias was in at the start but then got injured. Walker didn’t play much in the beginning….

 

[Quinny851]

A starting 11 that contains both Akanji and Lewis, isn't our best 11

 

[Cravenvirgin]

Kovacic long term injury so not available, KDB presumably not yet full fit??

 

[Roachy]

Kovacic long term injury so not available, KDB presumably not yet full fit??

How long term is Kovacic? I thought it was a month from roughly when it happened.

 

[Mighty men]

Would love to see Grealish more central, and we just might. Foden hasn't reached last seasons heights but i feel he is improving, Silva on the other hand looks stagnant so I would have Foden ahead of him now.
I am not convinced about Rico in midfield either he does not carry an enough of a attacking threat, would like to see him pass forward more and have a few assists rather than opting for the sideways pass.

We really need Kovacic back, big time.

 

[Cravenvirgin]

How long term is Kovacic? I thought it was a month from roughly when it happened.

Well he’s clearly not yet available

 

[Roachy]

Well he’s clearly not yet available

Ok, it was a polite enquiry.

 

[Cravenvirgin]

Ok, it was a polite enquiry.

Sure, understood. Certainly need him back when available.

 

[Roachy]

Sure, understood. Certainly need him back when available.

He's the only one who can in any part deputise for Rodri, obviously to a lesser extent.