Everton 0:2 Manchester United

SalfordRed18 · Dec 23, 2020

klayton88 said:
I'll have the 55th minute in the 'when will Bailly limp off' sweepstake.

I'll have 39th

arnie_ni · Dec 23, 2020

Why the hell is Bruno starting?

Give him a rest ffs

SirAnderson · Dec 23, 2020

Trophies and all that, but I'd don't care if we get kicked out of this tonight, if we go through, all good too. I'm focused on Leicester and keeping the pressure on Liverpool.

HowYouDoin · Dec 23, 2020

Easily could have started this game without Bruno and Maguire.
James for Bruno, Williams for Maguire is what it should have been. Standard 4-2-3-1.

Pace Abuser · Dec 23, 2020

Bruno and Maguire really shouldn't be starting.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 23, 2020

Nou_Camp99 said:
It is but Everton have their full team out. It won't be easy this at all.

He'd never admit it in public but I don't think Ole would be overly bothered if we don't get through. He understands the schedule and also understands the league Cup won't keep him in a job.

He wants a trophy mate, don’t you believe any ‘not overly bothered’ nonsense.

elmo · Dec 23, 2020

TMDaines said:
Oh no *clutches pearls* a professional athlete is playing football.

If there is one aspect of online fan culture that needs to die a death, it is people online pretending they have any insight into how to best manage the playing time of footballers.

Yeah, it's not like he has looked tired and dropped his usual high standards for a bit.

lex talionis · Dec 23, 2020

This is too strong of a starting XI, given the heavy workload of late and the weekend fixture. I expect us batter the toffees (ok, bad pun) but I’m really concerned about Leicester City.

Berbasbullet · Dec 23, 2020

I honestly don’t get why we haven’t rested a few, a little disappointing to be honest.

Ole really wants a trophy doesn’t he? Which isn’t a bad thing tbf.

Giggsyking · Dec 23, 2020

He is desperate to put another semifinal on his CV even if it is going to cost us the top 4 race. Inept.

Annihilate Now! · Dec 23, 2020

Is Mata injured? Weird he wouldn't make the squad at all.

Think starting Bruno is absolutely crazy... But then what do I know.

Himannv · Dec 23, 2020

Should really be resting Bruno for this. Maybe the plan is to get some goals early and haul him off - but when does that ever happen?

I'm fine with the rest of the lineup though.

always_hoping · Dec 23, 2020

So nine changes for United, Maguire has to start every game when fit it seems and I'm a little surprised Bruno is starting.

Carlo Ancelotti has made three changes to the Everton side from the 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Jordan Pickford is replaced in goal by Robin Olsen, Seamus Coleman comes in for Mason Holgate and Andre Gomes starts ahead of Tom Davies. Three changes that improves their starting 11 IMO.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 23, 2020

Kag said:
This better not be the start of the centre halves at right back nonsense again.

I thought we were over this rubbish.

With AWB out and Williams ... well not being trusted. We haven’t any depth there. TFM will come on

elmo · Dec 23, 2020

klayton88 said:
I'll have the 55th minute in the 'when will Bailly limp off' sweepstake.

You have an extra 5 in there.

sammsky1 · Dec 23, 2020

Nou_Camp99 said:
It is but Everton have their full team out. It won't be easy this at all.

He'd never admit it in public but I don't think Ole would be overly bothered if we don't get through. He understands the schedule and also understands the league Cup won't keep him in a job.

Yeah I agree. Hence he is resting vast majority of his starters. And Im ails not that bothered either, though it's always nice to win.

But am just comparing our 2nd team vs last year: its moved on leaps and bounds. I think just one more excellent summer window, and we'll have a top top squad!

elmo · Dec 23, 2020

Is this a single leg tie or two?

Always keep forgetting the format of the league cup.

Robindinho · Dec 23, 2020

Williams off in January then.

The Taurean · Dec 23, 2020

El Presidente said:
Bruno should really have been rested for this. Hopefully, we’re winning in the second half.

How?

Yea. Dont think it would work with VDB or Greenwood on right.

sammsky1 · Dec 23, 2020

SirAnderson said:
You know, I've always wondered, what would a good ass do?

Carl · Dec 23, 2020

elmo said:
Is this a single leg tie or two?

Always keep forgetting the format of the league cup.

1 leg. 2 legs in semis.

Gator Nate · Dec 23, 2020

M Bison said:
If I was Bruno I’d want to play every minute of every game with the form he’s in, can totally understand him starting. That and we’re half the team without him in the starting 11!

I'm going to guess that Bruno has input on whether or not he starts these matches. If the really needed the rest, he'd get it. I also don't believe he's as tired as he may look. His running form is a bit odd (as a distance running coach for nearly 15 years, I've watched a fair amount of athletes running) and I finally came to realize that's just how he looks. I think he recharges fast, too. When he needs the rest, he'll get it.

Chief123 · Dec 23, 2020

Ekeke said:
Seems like Tuanzabe RB and Bruno RW, DVB in the middle

No chance Bruno RW. He will play nowhere other than no.10.

We may actually see Matic and VDB holding. Pogba left, Bruno centre, Greenwood right and Cavani up front.

edcunited1878 · Dec 23, 2020

Bruno played 70 mins against Leeds and 80 mins before that against Sheffield. He'll probably be subbed again around that time for Lingard, Martial, or Rashford. Fine that he's starting, but he really shouldn't be playing 90 minutes with such a quick turnaround before Leicester.

Forevergiggs1 · Dec 23, 2020

klayton88 said:
I'll have the 55th minute in the 'when will Bailly limp off' sweepstake.

I'll go for the 37th minute when he goes to head a ball and ends up falling on the top of his head.

Greck · Dec 23, 2020

Yeah Bruno shouldn't be starting but we want to win a trophy and I sincerely do not believe these guys can do it if he sits out even a single round

Ludens the Red · Dec 23, 2020

De Gea, Awb, Shaw, Lindelof, Mctominay, Fred, Martial and Rashford all rested and still people complain :lol:

If we get through we’d play two more games one of which would be in April.

SirAnderson · Dec 23, 2020

lysglimt said:
Bend over ?

So Ole's dropped the soap out in front of Lingard after holding out for so long. What a shame.

Kag · Dec 23, 2020

Inigo Montoya said:
With AWB out and Williams ... well not being trusted. We haven’t any depth there. TFM will come on

Williams looks likely for a loan move given the absence. We need genuine, reliable cover and competition for Wan-Bissaka and I hope this is something we look at in the market.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 23, 2020

Forevergiggs1 said:
I'll go for the 37th minute when he goes to head a ball and ends up falling on the top of his head.

So, his head is going to come off and he’s going to land on it while it’s rolling on the ground. Thereby injuring his neck.

RedDevilRoshi · Dec 23, 2020

edcunited1878 said:
Bruno played 70 mins against Leeds and 80 mins before that against Sheffield. He'll probably be subbed again around that time for Lingard, Martial, or Rashford. Fine that he's starting, but he really shouldn't be playing 90 minutes with such a quick turnaround before Leicester.

If the tie is still in the balance, then I doubt Ole will take him off

croadyman · Dec 23, 2020

Carl said:
1 leg. 2 legs in semis.

Think both are 1 leg games

SirAnderson · Dec 23, 2020

Leroy The Red said:
De Gea, Awb, Shaw, Lindelof, Mctominay, Fred, Martial and Rashford all rested and still people complain
If we get through we’d play two more games one of which would be in April.

Most are just concerned. And still have end of last years fatigue of our best player on their minds coupled with what is going to be a thick and fast run in of games over the next 2 weeks.
Better to have him in the start and get ahead, than have to bring him on, but I'd be happier if he didn't play the full game.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 23, 2020

Kag said:
Williams looks likely for a loan move given the absence. We need genuine, reliable cover and competition for Wan-Bissaka and I hope this is something we look at in the market.

He’ll field TFM at rb

DomesticTadpole · Dec 23, 2020

croadyman said:
Think both are 1 leg games

Yeah, the semi is one legged this time.

Vidyoyo · Dec 23, 2020

Why rest Bruno when we have a player of equal weight in Lingard waiting in the wings?!

edcunited1878 · Dec 23, 2020

Carl said:
1 leg. 2 legs in semis.

It's actually single elimination format this year, so 1 off matches in semi-finals and obviously the final as well.

Chief123 · Dec 23, 2020

SinNombre said:
Fantastic post.

Zero medical evidence of how a lack of rest leads to a larger likelihood of significant injuries. No work has been done on this in the past 2 decades in sports medicine.

Just man up, and play as was the case in the good ol days.

Yeah I’m pretty sure most clubs have the latest tech to monitor player fitness levels and performance variants.

What will be interesting to see is whether he plays Leciester AND Wolves which is just a couple of days later.

Mcking · Dec 23, 2020

Decent team. Fernandes starting definitely gives us a chance. Think one of Martial and Rashford should be starting ahead of Van de Beek as well, but let's see.

croadyman · Dec 23, 2020

Kag said:
Williams looks likely for a loan move given the absence. We need genuine, reliable cover and competition for Wan-Bissaka and I hope this is something we look at in the market.

Yeah reckon that's why he isn't in the squad plus the fact it's only 7 on the bench

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