Wolves (A) Pre-Match Thread

[01cravend]

Yes. In possession, Fernandinho may leave the back 3 and step into midfield. But essentially, yes, it’s a back 3.

I mean we lost alot vs 3 at the back last season so im all for trying some new things vs that set-up. Better now than late champs league. Dinho was shite vs lyon in a similar set-up though so thats worrying.

 

[Claytop]

How many minutes does Ake get from the match thread till he’s written off as the new Mangala?...

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

In theory starting 11 should set up as 4231 with Ferny and Rodri protecting the back four then Raz on the right, Phil on the left with with KDB in the middle and a Jesus up top. However knowing Pep it might be a 4141 with Ferny slightly higher than Rodri to create a four man midfield or he will totally fool everyone and play three at the back with Mendy and Walker pushing on as wing backs, Rodri flanked by KDB and Phil with Raz and Jesus running amok. If we don’t know then Wolves have no idea how to handle us

 

[flook]

Injury round-up
Aguero (recovering from knee)
Laporte (just back from quarantine)
Gundogan (COVID)
Garcia (head wound)
Cancelo (foot)
B Silva (muscle)
Zinchenko (muscle)

christ and we haven't kicked a ball in anger yet :/

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Yes. In possession, Fernandinho may leave the back 3 and step into midfield. But essentially, yes, it’s a back 3.

Ake and stones will be the 2 CBs and fdino in front of them. How do you get 3 with Walker and mendy as well.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Unbelievable absence list

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

Come on Stonesy! Redemption time

 

[jimharri]

Late Delap winner, anyone?

 

[flook]

Ake and stones will be the 2 CBs and fdino in front of them. How do you get 3 with Walker and mendy as well.

walker and mendy as wing backs......

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I think Bernie is injured from national duty, Zinch may be off to complete his coaching badges, but not sure about Cancelo.

Cancelo and Zinchenko injured muscle strain. Garcia head injury. I wonder is Zinchenkos muscle strain anything to do with his nuptials

 

[Zenmanc]

Actually I think Pep would rather play 3 at the back than a double pivot.

 

[mccity]

I'm obviously guessing here, but I think it'll be a standard 4-3-3. We'll see very brief spells of the match when we're in possession whereby Fernandinho drops to CB, Aké to LB, Foden into CM, and Mendy will go up and attack.

 

[abu13]

The bench is shit,best team available I guess

Yep, but while it looks weak i am hoping we are in a position where we can get a look at the kids. I guess we will see Torres at some point so maybe Delap will get a chance.

 

[The slaughtered lamb]

How did we end up with that tosser Andrex Marriner

Testing his eyesight out. Either this or drive to Barnard Castle.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Nah. Double Pivot. 4-2 then some combo of attacking mid and forwards above that.

I think it might be a 1-4-1-2-1 rush keeper setup.

 

[jimharri]

How many minutes does Ake get from the match thread till he’s written off as the new Mangala?...

I'm sure the match thread will be it's usual illuminating self. Particularly if (when?) we go behind!

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Ake and stones will be the 2 CBs and fdino in front of them. How do you get 3 with Walker and mendy as well.

It will be:

......................Ederson.....................
.........Stones...Fernandinho...Ake..........
Walker...............Rodri...............Mendy
............De Bruyne......Foden..............
.............Sterling.......Jesus................

With Fernandinho stepping into midfield to create an overload in the build up.

 

[blueparrot]

Actually I think Pep would rather play 3 at the back than a double pivot.

Don’t forget Lilo was a great 4231 advocate.

 

[Gray]

christ and we haven't kicked a ball in anger yet :/

It’s going to be a season of attrition, not helped by playing stupid international matches.

 

[Gazza]

Injury round-up
Aguero (recovering from knee)
Laporte (just back from quarantine)
Gundogan (COVID)
Garcia (head wound)
Cancelo (foot)
B Silva (muscle)
Zinchenko (muscle)

Why the fuck were they eating muscles so close to a match?