West Ham (a) pre-match thread

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I expect a much sterner threat this year. They have plenty of pace with Anderson.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Is KDB injured again?

Have you been working down a uranium mine in outer Mongolia all season?

 

[City_Sean]

I expect a much sterner threat this year. They have plenty of pace with Anderson.

I'd agree. In Arnautovic they have a very good forward who's both strong and clinical.

It's not going to be an easy game at all.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Why is it always our player that get injured

Bernardo will play on Saturday dont worry.

 

[Pigeonho]

3-0 City.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

KDB is definitely out, Bernado possibly out and it's "oh shit, our wheels are falling off".

We still have(you'll like this honest)
Gundogs Delph Foden and Diaz. Even Zinchenko to choose from. Strength in depth is why we will retain the league.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

KDB is definitely out, Bernado possibly out and it's "oh shit, our wheels are falling off".

We still have(you'll like this honest)
Gundogs Delph Foden and Diaz. Even Zinchenko to choose from. Strength in depth is why we will retain the league.

I have a feeling Kdb will be on the bench

 

[Deleted member 81382]

 

[Withnail]

Can't see bernardo's injury being too serious but if theres any doubts we should give him a weeks rest with some tough games coming up.

Gundogan is a capable replacement he's just not in the same league as bernardo silva or kdb in terms of creativity, he's more of a late runner who keeps things ticking over. That's fine, it's just when he plays the problem becomes theres a heavier burden on his midfield partner, in this case Silva, to be the architect of our creativity which in turn makes the oppositions job easier at least in theory, as if they're smart they'll aim to shackle Silva which would go a long way to limiting or effectiveness.

Luckily, I don't think West Ham have the players or the mindset to execute that kind of tactic so we should be fine this weekend just get them fit for Chelsea.

Gundo had an excellent cameo against Utd and whilst not as creative as Merlin or Bernardo can do a job against West Ham. I would like Foden to be given an opportunity but Pep will go for Gundo.

 

[andyhinch]

We could season a bit of Foden in there for one game.. against a near bottom of the table team?

Salt and pepper or something more exotic ;-)