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Newcastle United (A) - Sun 21 Aug, 16:30 | Pre-Match Thread
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How safe is Ake’s starting position in the starting lineup for the next few weeks, including Newcastle?
I would say safe for Newcastle but the introduction of Stones v Bournemouth means he's probably not far off of a start, probably the charity game v Barca to get some minutes in his legs.
At the moment though Dias & Ake haven't put a foot wrong.
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They've defended incredibly well when called upon, Delighted for Ake he seems like a great lad and he's proving himself in the side.I would say safe for Newcastle but the introduction of Stones v Bournemouth means he's probably not far off of a start.
At the moment though Dias & Ake haven't put a foot wrong.
I must admit though I do think we miss Stones when he doesn't play. He's our best centre back when it comes to carrying the ball and passing through the lines he's unbelievable at it. I think Sunday will be our toughest test so far this season so I'd be happy to see Stones back to open up Newcastle a bit more.
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I agree Ake and Dias have played well. Laporte is out until September so I was considering whose starting place Stones is most likely to take in the meantime. Any thoughts?I would say safe for Newcastle but the introduction of Stones v Bournemouth means he's probably not far off of a start, probably the charity game v Barca to get some minutes in his legs.
At the moment though Dias & Ake haven't put a foot wrong.
If Pep's serious about having a left footer and a right footer in the middle of defence when possible then Stones needs to be competing with Dias.I agree Ake and Dias have played well. Laporte is out until September so I was considering whose starting place Stones is most likely to take in the meantime. Any thoughts?
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Think Laporte is the best at passing out, especially past a press.They've defended incredibly well when called upon, Delighted for Ake he seems like a great lad and he's proving himself in the side.
I must admit though I do think we miss Stones when he doesn't play. He's our best centre back when it comes to carrying the ball and passing through the lines he's unbelievable at it. I think Sunday will be our toughest test so far this season so I'd be happy to see Stones back to open up Newcastle a bit more.
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Yaya likes this post ;-)Don't we normally win 0-2 there.
Except when we lose 2-1 and then win 14 on the spinDon't we normally win 0-2 there.
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