Southampton (A) - Sat 8th April, 17:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[skillman]

Everybody who posted on Saturday deserves to start. A bit of a dilemma for Pep unless he gives Haaland an extended rest.

Whatever the team, I wouldn’t be surprised if Pep sees that shambles in the cup away at Southampton as the low point of the season so it’s a big chance to exercise those demons.

 

[Gabriel]

Whatever the team, I wouldn’t be surprised if Pep sees that shambles in the cup away at Southampton as the low point of the season so it’s a big chance to exercise those demons.

Are they out of shape? ;-)

 

[Newman Noggs]

Everybody who posted on Saturday deserves to start.

I posted on Saturday, (but not in the Matchday thread). I'll bring my boots in case.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I’m just worried about the Southampton game, I hope it’s a easy win but it might be tighter than we think if we don’t score in the first 25 mins.

Mate, games against these away(and a lot at home tbh) always seem to be tight affairs. I don't know what it is with them, like Spurs, they always raise their game against us more than most. Just get 3 points by hook or by crook.

 

[Saddleworth2]

They usually don't lose by much when you look at recent results so I expect a tightish game. I have no doubt, on this form, we will win though. With no midweek game this week, I hope Pep resists the urge for wholesale change. Maybe Walker back but thats about it please. Move into a comfortable lead and then give others a run to stretch their legs.

 

[simon23]

They usually don't lose by much when you look at recent results so I expect a tightish game. I have no doubt, on this form, we will win though. With no midweek game this week, I hope Pep resists the urge for wholesale change. Maybe Walker back but thats about it please. Move into a comfortable lead and then give others a run to stretch their legs.

Stones was probably the best player on the pitch vs scousers so if bringing back walker means dropping stones then that would be harsh

 

[balotellishaircut]

Mate, games against these away(and a lot at home tbh) always seem to be tight affairs. I don't know what it is with them, like Spurs, they always raise their game against us more than most. Just get 3 points by hook or by crook.

Exactly

 

[Bluesince1979]

Same team. If haaland fit give him 30 mins to get some minutes into his legs

 

[Saddleworth2]

Stones was probably the best player on the pitch vs scousers so if bringing back walker means dropping stones then that would be harsh

Nah, I’d play him at CB with Dias.

 

[chickaroon]

Of course Pep knows the importance of this game, every game, for that matter. He will pick a team to win this match but, without a doubt he will have to consider what team he needs to play on Tuesday. I trust his judgement.