Who are you picking? Kompany said he expects to have a similar squad which means there are no imminent returns from injury. The Athletic has listed JBG, Benson and Ekdal as doubts while Bruun Larsen is expected to miss out. There's no mention of Beyer which could be a good news.

My choice would be:

Muric
Vitinho - Beyer/Delcroix - AAD - Taylor
Cullen - Cork - Berge
Redmond - Foster - Zaroury

Mix of experienced players and the ones familiar with Kompany's system.

Why is Bruun Larsen expected to miss out? He got subbed off as we were 2-0 down, 10 men and Kompany took off an attacker for a defender.

As for my team

—————————Trafford
Vitinho——AAD————Delcroix—Taylor
—————————Cullen
Amdouni—Berge—Brownhill——Tresor
—————————Foster

Muric

Vitinho Beyer AAD Taylor

Cork Cullen

Redmond Brownhill Zaroury

Foster

claretburns wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:12 pm

Muric

Vitinho Beyer AAD Taylor

Cork Cullen

Redmond Brownhill Zaroury

Foster

This is the line up I’d go with apart from O’Shea for Vitinho at right back.
Be a huge plus if we could get Ekdal back fit and in for AAD.

............ Muric...........
Vitinho.....AAD.........Delcroix..........Taylor
..............Cullen...........Massengo...............
...................Berge..................
Bruun Larsson.....................Zaroury
.................... Foster................

Trafford

Vitinho AAD Delcroix Taylor

Cork Cullen

Redmond Brownhill Zaroury

Foster

-----------Muric
Roberts-Ekdal-Beyer-Maatsen
--------Cork-Cullen
Tella----Brownhill---Zaroury
----------Foster

Trafford
Vitinho Al-Dakhil O'Shea Taylor
Cullen Brownhill
Berge Tresor
Amdouni Foster

Based on the players VK keeps picking and trying to make work, I'd set them up as shown above in the 4222 shape that VK was supposedly known for using during his time at Anderlecht.

I think Berge is at his best when playing in an advanced inside right role, and Tresor (despite being absolutely bloody shite so far) was at his best for Genk playing in an inside left role I think. There simply has to be more to these two players than we've seen so far.

If it was up to me, I'd have Muric, Cork, and Zaroury in, but it ain't.

ksrclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:33 pm

Trafford
Vitinho Al-Dakhil O'Shea Taylor
Cullen Brownhill
Berge Tresor
Amdouni Foster

Based on the players VK keeps picking and trying to make work, I'd set them up as shown above in the 4222 shape that VK was supposedly known for using during his time at Anderlecht.

I think Berge is at his best when playing in an advanced inside right role, and Tresor (despite being absolutely bloody shite so far) was at his best for Genk playing in an inside left role I think. There simply has to be more to these two players than we've seen so far.

If it was up to me, I'd have Muric, Cork, and Zaroury in, but it ain't.

Tresor being absolutely bloody shite lately? I think that is being kind. He hasn’t been as good as that.

Trafford
O'Shea Al Dakhil Delcroix Taylor
Cork Cullen
Larsen Berge Zaroury
Foster

Tresor has done nothing to deserve a start. Will probably mean he does. The team selections have been disappointing for the last few matches.

Boss Hogg wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:53 pm

Tresor has done nothing to deserve a start. Will probably mean he does. The team selections have been disappointing for the past nine league games

Fixed it for you

I haven't got a clue

But the real worry for a lot of fans is that they don't think VK knows either

-------------------------------Trafford
O'Shea---------- Al Dakhil ------------Delcroix--------Taylor
-----------------------Cork------------ Cullen
..........Berge ------------Brownhill ---------Zaroury
--------------------------------Foster

I think VK will go something like

Trafford
Al Dakhil, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor
Cullen, Brownhill, Berge
Amdouni, Foster, Koleosho

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:27 pm

-----------Muric
Roberts-Ekdal-Beyer-Maatsen
--------Cork-Cullen
Tella----Brownhill---Zaroury
----------Foster

This would by choice, were it possible. However, based on the current squad and injuries, my team would be;
Muric
O'Shea ADD Delcroix Taylor
Cork Brownhill
Cullen
Amdouni Foster Zaroury

I am absolutely amazed that some people have Tresor in their teams. He would struggle to get on my bench at the moment.

Muric but will be Trafford

OShea or Larsen if fit
Beyer/Delcroix
AD
Taylor

Brownhill
Cork
Berge

Koleoshu
Amdouni

Foster

The only prediction I’ll make is that Trafford will be in goal and come 5:00 p.m. tomorrow night there’ll be loads of moaning on this board. I would love to be proved wrong of course.

No centre backs at right back
Cork has to play
Brownhill has to play
No experimental formations

beddie wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:48 pm

The only prediction I’ll make is that Trafford will be in goal and come 5:00 p.m. tomorrow night there’ll be loads of moaning on this board. I would love to be proved wrong of course.

If Trafford didn't play and we won there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we win there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we lose there will be moaning about him

Last years team, last years system

Muric
OShea-AAD-Delcroix (Beyer it fit)-Taylor
--------Cork-Cullen
Koleosho----Brownhill---Zaroury
----------Foster

Very much doubt Ekdal is back quite yet and Beyer is behind him.

Muric
O’Shea Al-Dakhil Beyer/Delcroix Taylor
Cullen Brownhill
Berge
Larsen Foster Zaroury

-------------- Muric ----------------
Vitinho O’Shea Al-Dakhil Taylor
--------- Cullen Brownhill --------
Larsen ------ Berge ---- Koleosho
------------- Foster --------------

It's Amdouni or Berge, I'd love to play both but we're not strong enough elsewhere.
Berge to start Amdouni can replace him late on, or Brownhill or cullen if we're behind after the hour mark

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:50 pm

If Trafford didn't play and we won there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we win there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we lose there will be moaning about him

If Trafford does his job and does his job well then they will be no moaning about him

ervi34 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:07 pm

Who are you picking? Kompany said he expects to have a similar squad which means there are no imminent returns from injury. The Athletic has listed JBG, Benson and Ekdal as doubts while Bruun Larsen is expected to miss out. There's no mention of Beyer which could be a good news.

My choice would be:

Muric
Vitinho - Beyer/Delcroix - AAD - Taylor
Cullen - Cork - Berge
Redmond - Foster - Zaroury

Mix of experienced players and the ones familiar with Kompany's system.

Any plus Muric and Zaroury. Both deserve a run in the team now. They earnt that last season

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:50 pm

If Trafford didn't play and we won there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we win there will still be moaning about him
If Trafford plays and we lose there will be moaning about him

And?

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:27 pm

-----------Muric
Roberts-Ekdal-Beyer-Maatsen
--------Cork-Cullen
Tella----Brownhill---Zaroury
----------Foster

Well Roberts definitely won't start

CnBtruntru wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:51 pm

Well Roberts definitely won't start

Bet Maatsen will tho

Muric
Vitinhio AAD Beyer(shuddering at the thought not being fit) Taylor

Cork Cullen
Brownhill
Redmond. Zaroury
Foster

IMO we need to earn the right to be more expansive. Need disciplined players with some prem know how to start with, then hopefully open it a bit as game progresses.

bumba wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:43 pm

If Trafford does his job and does his job well then they will be no moaning about him

He’s had two man of the match performances this season. How many you expecting 4? 5? 9 out of 9?

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:30 pm

He’s had two man of the match performances this season. How many you expecting 4? 5? 9 out of 9?

I would rather he had 0 MOMs, I think the majority have said he isn’t the main issue and that his shot stopping/ Goalkeeping is absolutely fine but all round he isn’t ready YET.

Lineup I would go with is:

Muric
Vitinho Beyer (if fit Oshea if not) Delcroix Taylor
Cork Cullen
JBL Brownhill Zaroury
Foster

Suspect Trafford will start and I am fine with that not much between the keepers overall just think Muric offers us more currently.
Wouldn’t mind Redmond starting at RW although I do find the option suggested on the Bee hole end podcast of him playing RB intriguing not something I had contemplated before. I have been thinking about alternative RBs for a while I had always thought Beyer when Eldal is fit but suspect we need him more at CB at the minute. Massengo seems to be playing RB for U21s and oregan Riley can play there as well, would they give us a more solid option with the ability to step into CM to help Cullen and Cork not sure not seen either play.

If none of our injured players are back then it’s going to be tough as I think one of our O’Shea or AAD needs benching.
I’d be tempted to try :
Muric
Vitinho AAD Delcroix (or Cork) Taylor
Cullen Brownhill
Redmond Berge Zaroury
Foster
JBL, Tresor, Amdouni

And hope nobody notices we have 14 players on the pitch.

Muric
O'Shea
Al Dakhil
Kompany
Taylor
Cullen
Cork
Berge
Bellamy
Foster
Zaroury

I think we need to play 4-5-1. I'd play with Cullen, Jack and Brownhill simply because they're used to playing together. As I haven't seen any of our games this season I don't know what Berge offers but I'd throw him in as well. I know that offers little width but we just have to win the midfield battle and protect our defence.

We really need to avoid defeat tomorrow. I'd be bloody delighted with a draw.

…………….what………….
……………ever…………….
…………kompany………..
………….picks…………..

In whichever formation he picks as he’s the manager and we can not change it would be my pick

No way Vitinho as full back after the last home game v Chelsea

Trafford

O Shea Al Dakhill Delcroix Taylor
Cullen Brownhill Berge
Amdouinin Foster Zarourry

Larson to come on as first wide replacement

I agree with a 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1

If we play 4-3-3 expect a loss

…………….Muric

O’Shea AAD Beyer Taylor

…..Cullen……Cork


JBL ……….Berge……..Zaroury


…………….. Foster


AAD AND O’Shea would be nowhere near line up if we had others fit for me. Needs must. We are really missing THB this season I reckon.

Bring kolo on for last 30 minutes or so depending on zaroury’s performance.

Muric
Vitinho / AAD / Beyer (hopefully) / Taylor
Cullen / Brownhill
Bruun Larsen / Berge / Zaroury
Foster

Vino blanco wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:36 pm

This would by choice, were it possible. However, based on the current squad and injuries, my team would be;
Muric
O'Shea ADD Delcroix Taylor
Cork Brownhill
Cullen
Amdouni Foster Zaroury

I am absolutely amazed that some people have Tresor in their teams. He would struggle to get on my bench at the moment.

Can you possibly be more subjective? Where's Jay Rod?

Anthonini wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:22 pm

Can you possibly be more subjective? Where's Jay Rod?

Better than having 3/4 of the team from the bloody Belgian Pro League.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:30 pm

He’s had two man of the match performances this season. How many you expecting 4? 5? 9 out of 9?

The Brentford one counts? Seriously I wouldn't of even given one to anybody that day.
I've said before Joe Hart got plenty of MOMs but got dropped and our fortunes changed despite his good performances(much better than Traffords)
It isn't just his performances it's splitting the fans, he isn't a presence an he isn't a character.

bumba wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:49 pm

The Brentford one counts? Seriously I wouldn't of even given one to anybody that day.
I've said before Joe Hart got plenty of MOMs but got dropped and our fortunes changed despite his good performances(much better than Traffords)
It isn't just his performances it's splitting the fans, he isn't a presence an he isn't a character.

He might not be a character BUT he's bloody good at picking the ball up out of the back of the net!

Venkys4eva wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:59 pm

He might not be a character BUT he's bloody good at picking the ball up out of the back of the net!

Carries on much longer and he'll be injured with a repetitive strain in his back!

Muric

Vitinho
Al Dakhil
Taylor
Delcroix

Cork
Cullen

Berge

Zaroury
Brunn Larsen

Foster

Every lineup I've seen on here scares the sh!t out of me.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:15 pm

Every lineup I've seen on here scares the sh!t out of me.

Genuine question, why? We’ve shown we can compete at least - Forest away, Luton away, Man U home - with pretty similar line ups.

Think we need toughening up in the fanbase as well as on the pitch, or we ain’t getting anywhere.

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:34 pm

Genuine question, why? We’ve shown we can compete at least - Forest away, Luton away, Man U home - with pretty similar line ups.

Think we need toughening up in the fanbase as well as on the pitch, or we ain’t getting anywhere.

Listen, I'll be there making as much noise as anybody, so no worries on that score- but that Brentford game will take some getting over.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:15 pm

Every lineup I've seen on here scares the sh!t out of me.

It’s the defence isn’t it?

Every back four I’ve seen just looks weak as ****.

Weirdly I feel very confident tomorrow. It will be the Bournemouth managers last game