Wednesday at Stoke
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Ah feck, just realized this game is on Monday. This is two games I'm going to miss in a row.
I don't think it will be a diamond formation. Probably a 3-5-2, similar to the Arsenal game.
de Gea
Smalling - McNair - Rojo
Valencia - Carrick - Fellaini - Young
Herrera
van Persie - Rooney/Wilson
I don't think it will be a diamond formation. Probably a 3-5-2, similar to the Arsenal game.
de Gea
Smalling - McNair - Rojo
Valencia - Carrick - Fellaini - Young
Herrera
van Persie - Rooney/Wilson
We're going to dick them, they're an over rated sack of shite. 0-3.
Can see us drawing this. Defense needs to stay tight and hit them on the break. Like to see Januzaj start this one and use his pack with Falcao up front.
Be amazing to get a win at St Mary's
Evans has played two reserves games now and he played full 90 min on Monday. I would have him as LCB and Rojo as LB. Need to negate Clyne's threat on that side and Clyne will be tough for Young to handle. Otherwise, would like to see Falcao-Rooney upfront.I'm thinking we could do with Janzuaj for this one to play in the 'Robben role' seeing as Di Maria will most likely be out. We need to stretch teams by using some width.
I would go for:
De Gea
Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Young
Carrick
Herrera - Fellaini
Mata
Januzaj - Rooney
Evans has played two reserves games now and he played full 90 min on Monday. I would have him as LCB and Rojo as LB. Need to negate Clyne's threat on that side and Clyne will be tough for Young to handle. Otherwise, would like to see Falcao-Rooney upfront.
With Alderweireld out, and few good midfielders missing from Southampton team, I believe we can have better control of midfield and create chances for Falcao. Only goals and start will help in getting in groove I suppose. Coming on at 70 min is not helping whatever the scenario.That's a good shout, to be fair. Be a shame to drop Young after such a good performance against Stoke, but Rojo, as you said, should hopefully negate Clyne's threat down the right hand side.
As for Falcao, I still don't think he's at the stage where he should be starting games yet. Looked very rusty when coming on the other day against Stoke. Yes, only match time will give him that sharpness, but I still think he should be eased in, which is why I'd personally start Januzaj to give us that width and directness. Doubt it's going to happen, mind.
We'll most likely see Rooney and Van Persie up top, although I found it interesting that before Di Maria got injured against Hull, Van Gaal put Rooney and Di Maria up top (Di Maria pulling out wide) with Van Persie in behind them, which is why I suggested Januzaj to start up top.
Can anyone clear up who is out or doubtful from Southampton's First XI?
Don't think Schneiderlin, Cork or Alderweireld will make it.Can anyone clear up who is out or doubtful from Southampton's First XI?
Kevin Friend