West Ham United (H) - Sun 19th May, 16:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[I'msingingingtheblues]

Ortega; Walker Akanji Dias Gvardiol; Rodri Kovacic; Bernardo Foden Doku; Haaland

I'd play Grealish rather than Doku - as he generally retains the ball, wins free-kicks and defends better - then bring on Doku when WHAM tire or we need an impact.

 

[alexmcity]

I'd play Grealish rather than Doku

W Ham are a good team, they are not Real Madrid though. I get this 'let's have more control' thing in games away from home or in CL knock-out games. Against W Ham we'll play vs a low block and have to create more chances.

In hindsight, I would have started Doku in the home leg vs Real. We had a lot of possession but not enough penetration.

 

[Middedon]

After yesterday, I’m glad the boys have another day of rest. However, that extra day of angst may give me an ulcer.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

I'd keep it the same as last night, injuries permitting. Tire them and then the likes of Doku can come on against tired legs.

 

[deano ou812]

Hopefully we get behind the team,and none of this nervousness if it’s still say 0-0 or the unthinkable 1 down at HT as it’ll transcend down to the players get behind the lads from the first min regardless,miss placed passes and hurried shots and all ..

 

[paulchapo]

The killjoys are at it already.

 

[Impeccable One]

Tomorrow, I will be booking Monday off work for obvious reasons.

To hide under your Colin Bell duvet ?

 

[Ted_Bovis]

Had the faith and booked a room at the Prem Inn at Heaton Park a couple of months ago as I did for the final game last season.

It's going to get messy again.

Perhaps get some waterproof sheets for the room. Be considerate.

 

[cibaman]

Come Sunday I’ll probably be getting QPR/Villa vibes about this game ..

The Villa experience gives us a significant advantage over Arsenal

 

[Impeccable One]

I'd play Grealish rather than Doku - as he generally retains the ball, wins free-kicks and defends better - then bring on Doku when WHAM tire or we need an impact.

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