Sheffield United (N) - FA Cup SF - Sat 22nd April, 16:45 | Pre-Match Thread

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Let's get it right we are playing a championship team without 2 of there best players who will also sit very deep and play counter attack football this team should be more than enough.

McAtee and Doyle can't be played, right?
If that's the case, then they're not the same team. That said, it should never be forgotten that for the Sheffield United players, this is not just another football match. This is the biggest event in the club's history in decades. And for these players, they're playing on the biggest stage possible, probably for the only time. We've seen it before, with Wigan. A fairly ordinary team can play out of their skins.
It's simple: take them seriously, and we'll win, comfortably.

 

[richards30]

McAtee and Doyle can't be played, right?

no they cant play mate.

 

[foggy1974]

Think Pep will go as strong as possible, today & tomorrow morning as rest days.

 

[chris85mcfc]

I wouldn’t be so sure. That second half against Leicester was a reality check. If we make wholesale changes which we should considering Arsenal on wed then I expect a tight enough game.

I can't see us making a huge amount of changes, 3 or 4 out replaced by the likes of Laporte, Walker, Alvarez, Mahrez etc

Not concerned in the slightest

 

[blue cigar]

A back line of walker,akanji,laporte and Lewis for this, have to rest stones and Dias for arsenal.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Ortega
Walker
Ajanji
Dias
Laporte
Phillips
Bernie
Kev/Gundo - 45 each
Mahrez
Alvarez
Foden

 

[aka blue jambo]

Not been impressed by Palmer this season
Seems to slow us down too much

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Not been impressed by Palmer this season
Seems to slow us down too much

Thought he played well against the dippers in the cup match.

 

[supercity88]

I wouldn’t be so sure. That second half against Leicester was a reality check. If we make wholesale changes which we should considering Arsenal on wed then I expect a tight enough game.

Quite right. He will start strong then make changes. Bernardo might get a rest with Mahrez coming in and we will probably see Walker at RB and Laporte at LB so Stones or Akanji will have a rest.

Then make the 5 subs to see it out. Keep that rhythm going. Foden will get some game time. Probably for Grealish late on to get him in better condition for Arsenal.

 

[mosssideblue]

I think other than Eddie, Pep will pick a very strong team, get the game win early, then get subs on asap