Team vs Palace (H)

[EQP]

Here's hoping that Aurier and Reguillon are available. We look an entirely different threat with attacking FB's. If Aurier is not available, I would rather see Tanganga get a start at RB. Also, give Lamela a start as Bale looked a little exhausted vs Fulham and as a reward for playing well these last couple games. Maybe give Gareth 20 minutes to close out the game (depending on if we're winning or not).

Hugo
Aurier - Sanchez - Toby - Reguillon
PEH - Ndombele
Lamela - Dele - Son
Kane

Subs: Vinicius, Stevie, Winks, Dele, Bale, Dier, Tanganga, Davies, Hart

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[chrissivad]

If everyone is fit, bring in Aurier and Reguilon for Doherty and Davies.
No other changes.

 

[bubble07]

Can we play a weakened team v Zagreb? If we can then we should go full strength again and then against the scum

Very tricky

 

[bubble07]

This palace game to JM is probably the least important of the next 3

 

[EQP]

This palace game to JM is probably the least important of the next 3

We can't afford to drop points in the league as many of the teams around us are playing each other and we could climb the table if we keep these wins going. We'll have enough time to recover for Thursday but we should rotate FB's for sure.

 

[bubble07]

We can't afford to drop points in the league as many of the teams around us are playing each other and we could climb the table if we keep these wins going. We'll have enough time to recover for Thursday but we should rotate FB's for sure.

But then Thursday to Sunday is tricky if the team isn't rotated this sunday

 

[BringBack_leGin]

Lloris
Aurier Sanchez Alderweireid Reguilón
Højbjerg Ndombele
Bale Lucas Son
Kane

Hart Tanganga Dier Davies Sissoko Winks Lamela Dele Vinicius​

 

[Dirtysanchez6]

Same starters as today with serge and reggie back into the full back positions, give bale and dele and other 60 mins. Home to palace hopefully they will do enough damage by then!

 

[EQP]

But then Thursday to Sunday is tricky if the team isn't rotated this sunday

I was mainly critiquing your point about the Palace game being the least important of the 3. There will be team changes for Sunday and then Thursday and fortunately, we have little to no travel to contend with up until the 18th, so recovery and prep will not be overly taxed.

 

[wrd]

Lloris
Aurier Sanchez Alder Reguilon
Ndombele Hojbjerg
Bale Dele Son
Kane

 

[carpediem991]

Serge, Regui and Lamela for Doherty, Davies and Dele for me.

 

[Goobers]

We need our strongest side against Zagreb ...

 

[yankspurs]

Lloris
Aurier Sanchez Toby Reguilon
Hojbjerg Ndombele
Bale Dele Son
Kane

Hart, Rodon, Tanganga, Winks, Sissoko, Bergwijn, Lamela, Lucas, Vinicius

 

[yankspurs]

We need our strongest side against Zagreb ...

We could afford to rotate a little vs Zagreb. Not the time yet to go first XI in EL.

 

[carpediem991]

We need our strongest side against Zagreb ...

We need it in the 2nd tie where it will be decided, we need all men vs Arse

 

[Goobers]

We need it in the 2nd tie where it will be decided, we need all men vs Arse

I think we need to aim to win the tie in the first leg. It's so difficult but I really think that is the case. I also think that is why Dele and Gareth played tonight - because they aren't going to start against Palace

 

[rabbikeane]

Lloris
Tanganga, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Reguilón
Ndombele, Højbjerg
Lamela, Lucas, Son
Kane

Hart, Aurier?, Rodon, Davies, Winks, Dele, Bergwijn, Vinícius
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Reckon Bale need a rest, and hopefully we can afford to let Bergwijn come on for Son early on

 

[wirE]

Start the same team as today. Swap Doherty and Davies for Reggie and Aurier.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Doherty first on the team sheet.

 

[philll]

What's the prospect of Zaha playing?