Spurs (a) - pre-match thread

[cibaman]

I think Silva might be in for special attention

 

[FantasyIreland]

As I said, we either needed to sacrifice a winger or drop Gundogan.

Navas gives us the protection but Zabba's passing is simply not good enough.

Or his pace.He really should only be used against teams that are largely incapable of giving us a game.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

I trust any team Pep puts out.

 

[sh249]

Not overly keen on that line-up. Can't understand Zabaleta being in, unless Sagna is struggling. Not too bothered about Navas starting.
I think the concern would be that we might struggle to get Silva, Aguero and Sterling into the game. Spurs will obviously press us, and do it well, and there's only Stones out of the 'back five' (back four plus Fernando) who is in any way comfortable on the ball under pressure. To be honest, I'd have rather seen Garcia than Fernando starting.
That said, we've still got every chance, as long as everyone is at it from the off.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Big responsibility on Silva.

If we can get him on the ball in the pocket.

 

[journolud]

Has Navas got something juicy on Pep?

Or does the best manager in the world recognise what Jesus can bring to the team?

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Very confident today,take the normal 5/10 min onslaught then take the game 2-0 for us.

 

[slicky202]

Navas is quick for the high press. At least the man has put some thought into it

 

[Tricky_Trev]

2-1 Spurs I reckon. They'll go 2-0 up then Iheanacho will pull one back in the 2nd half. Sterling won't be as good today from the left.

 

[Norbiton]

Navas playing presumably means Sterling will be on the left where he's usually less effective. Fingers crossed.