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Merino?s in for him Vs Villa, with Norgaard as cover.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
That?s not what I wanted to hear, 7.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
He'll be ok. At some point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
The Chelsea you fear are losing 3-1. Dies that help? :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
To a tiny extent, P. But Declan must be fit for Villa. We have a quite appalling record against them and so desperately need him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
We have some easy games after that so probably worth risking him even if it means he?s out for a couple of weeks after Villa.
I think Saliba is more important right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Honestly, I would like to think Rice is ok. He didn't look too bad.
Well Timber or White can fill in at CB. Bigger issue is that it then makes as thin at right back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Norgaard has previously been deployed as an emergency CB.
It's about stability. We cant keep having a different centre back partnership every week. Just getting Saliba back will make a huge difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
He's fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Source: Declan Rice
He sat on the bench when he came off, with a bit of ice. That is probably a good sign.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Wonder if the medical team are of the same opinion. After Villa we have Bruges and then Wolves at home. So he can sit on the bench for both of those.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
I'm probably guilty of amateur psychology but the sight of Saliba smiling and joking in the stands gives me hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
If he's still genuinely injured I want to see pain on his face
I think he's playing Sat. BTW why the f*ck is this a 12:30pm kickoff with us having played Wed night? :angry:
Same for Villa thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by WES
I like the fact that they were sat together, with Gabriel to his left. Never out of position:-)Quote:
Originally Posted by WES
Based on what Arteta said there is clearly hope he will play. Losing Mosquera means we may have to consider risking him.
I'd like to think we will **** off the Bruges game and leave plenty at home, including Rice, Timber, Calafiori.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Nah, I think you go all out against Brugges as it's an early opportunity to secure top 8, then rest playersQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Top 8 is basically done. And we can win there without a full side.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
It's the Champions League :-|Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I don't care if it's the Epsom Derby!Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
It isnt a priority at the moment.
Yes, we have established that. The players however, I feel certain, will take a different view.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
There you go again, talking about what the players want. You don't let the horses choose their races, or hounds their hunts.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
They get paid a fortune to do what they're told. A night off means they can focus on their social media and deodorant adverts.
You?d like to think Arteta won?t be driving them into the ground for training purposes when there?s a Saturday lunchtime game ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I can never be sure about these things :rubchin:
It's t'other way about; you pay them a fortune because you want them to play in the Champions League.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
That's more like it. If there's too much work, too many games, you reduce their training.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
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Originally Posted by Peter
We cant afford any of that nonsense.... imprisonment leads to unavailability. Most disruptive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert Augustus Chapman
That said Havertz could have done a stretch when he got injured in February and he'd be out by now.
No, you have to pay them a fortune because they play in the champions league. But the aim is to compete in the competition, not strut around giving it the big 'un and getting more L'Or?al contracts.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
If the gaffer says they stay at home, they stay at home. I assume they will all want to play in the Inter game. He can give them a choice :-)
I reckon it's the competition per se that matters, rather than individual fixtures or particular teams. In fact, playing against weaker opposition is to be preferred as it offers better opportunities for stat-padding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Then they need to be reminded that their stats don't matter. Ours do.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
If they want to play for themselves they can pay their own salaries.
But Big Gabby was totally giving it at the NLD and he's crocked. I do really love Big Gabby. We are so blessed.Quote:
Originally Posted by WES
Also, that was the first time we saw JT at CH, where he plays for NL, and he looked great. He is a totaalvoetballer.
And BW looked as good as ever at RB. That cross was like him at his best. And the way Noni linked with him for the first goal was utter class. He's a really good player to boot.