This game is basically a write off. Regardless of our form, I see absolutely no way back for us. We HAVE to win 2-0 and take it to ET/Pens. That’s the only option. We have to score the first in the opening 10 minutes and then hopefully kick on from there.
GK De Gea
RB Dalot - Young was shown up in the last game. Couldn’t hack the pace and looked like he didn’t belong out there.
CB Smalling - While I’m not his biggest fan, he’s looked solid recently and Bailly didn’t look composed in the last leg. I imagine he would deal with Cavani better than our other CB’s (if he plays)
CB Lindelöf - Our best CB this season without question.
LB Shaw
CDM McTominay - There’s question marks over this but he surprised me against Liverpool and he looks more “up for it” than Matic these days. Matic was extremely slow and plodding against PSG. Scotty McT will hopefully bring some energy and mobility to the role.
CM Pereira - That goal against Southampton won me over
More of that please.
CM Fred - Time to step up now. Herrera and Matic are out so we need creativity and goals.
RW Rashford
ST Lukaku - Need a big performance from him. Has to play down the middle for most of the game for me. Whip a few crosses into him and hopefully he can get on the end of 2. If it’s not working, swap with Rashford.
LW This is where it gets tricky. Martial is a no brainer if fit. Sanchez and Lingard are injured. Mata is not quick enough. Chong and Gomes are starving for a game... it’s got to be Martial if he can play. If not, put Bailly at RB and Dalot RW. Move Rashford to LW. Sorted.
De Gea
Dalot Smalling Lindelöf Shaw
McTominay
Fred Pereira
Rashford Lukaku Martial
De Gea
Bailly Smalling Lindelöf Shaw
McTominay
Fred Pereira
Dalot Lukaku Rashford