Not because we want to win the CL - but to set the tone for Saturday.
Two defeats in two with a bit of a ramshackle XI isn't ideal but familiarity should return tonight.
Having Raya back to instill a sense of calm is important. And it's a big night for Messers Odegaard and Gyokores (for different reasons).
We have a problem at right back. Timber still out, and Ben White now seemingly a pub player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
He may have to use Mosquera.
Because he played like a pub player on Saturday does not mean he is a pub player, I expect him to start if he's fit. And I would not be at all surprised if he played well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
And we can beat Sporting with a problem at RB, if Rice and Gabriel are fit and Ode returns to form.
I'd love to see him play, and play well. But there has to be a concern about his confidence.Quote:
Originally Posted by WES
Likewise, Odegaard. I?ll make allowances for the injuries but he?s been mostly awful in the games where he has been fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I thought he looked pretty good at Southampton, although he should have scored.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
He wont play tonight. It will be Havertz.
Using Mosquera would require Gabriel to be fit and I'm not sure he is. Unless he plays a back 4 of Mosquera, Saliba, Calafiori, MLS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
White will start.
I thought Gabriel was ok. But you might be rightQuote:
Originally Posted by Rich
If there is any doubts on him then I'd leave him on the bench. Saturday is our priority over today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Lisbon have won 17 in a row at home too :-/