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Personally I think Byram is a more well rounded/developed player than both Aarons / Lewis are currently. Have been encouraged by what i've seen of him to date. Often overlooked.

In all honesty, he hasn't been great of late, but then that the team collectively too. Plus he is the best we have, with an unfavoured other left back not even making the bench. Hopefully he'll be fine for Everton game.

I imagine the plan will be strengthen accordingly in January, not sell.

Krul Byram Godfrey Zimmerman Lewis Amadou Leitner Hernadez Steiperman Buendia Pukki

Hopefully a few more tweaks after the international break and some players returning from injury. Some minor things to be positive about, despite things being a bit glum at the moment. Probably an unpopular opinion, but would like to see Byram start ahead of Arrons, I think he's actually a more rounded player. Now before I get slated for this, I like Arrons just dont think he has been that effective as of yet. With Zimmerman coming back and pushing Amadou into his natural DM role, I think this will give more protection going forward, so our more creative players can get going again.

I think its fair to say Zimmerman hasnt really played at this level, nor the majority of our team. Their is a step up needed by the team collectively and it remains to be seen whether they are indeed good enough.

Their is no doubt that Zimmerman will add leadership at the back. Is he going to answer the various flaws within our team by himself, no, but he should help. I cant see Hanley adding much to our team either, as I just dont think he is anywhere near the standard required of a Premiership centreback. Things will definitely be better when Zimmerman is back though as we can start looking at putting Amadou in a protective role in front of the back four which should help matters, with him alongside Leitner or Trybull depending on the opponent. Let the good times roll.....

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Famewo isn't ready for the premiership. Im not gonna speculate on a first team XI until I see the latest injury bulletin. Hopefully some good news their. Would like to see Steipi keep his place, as not many people would of complained if he shot which hit the cross bar over the weekend went in. I do agree, there needs to be changes and adjustments, but would rather Farke bring on subs earlier if isnt working rather than leaving things to the 80th minute.

Rhodes is certainly better than Srbeny, but I don't think he is the same class as Drmic, who has yet to show us what he can do due to such limited cameos on the pitch. Its certainly another area which needs looking at, but Rhodes for me isnt the answer.

Im assuming he hasnt produced during under 23's matches to even warrant a place on the bench at times. Why sit their and wait for a player who may never get into first team XI waste a valuable loan slot. Im just guessing Farke just doesnt rate him.

Surely the time has come to terminate his loan agreement, if he is indeed not up to scratch. That way at least we can get a new addition in asap to help out the first team.

Rammed full of Defensive Midfielders is a bit of an overstatement. Tettey likely to retire at end of season and Amadou is just on loan with an option to buy. Which leaves the likes of Trybull, as I wouldnt class other midfielders we have as a DM. Would expect to see quite a few players touted around this time of year in the lead up to January.

Leitner is a quality player, but of course is better playing from deep rather than Stiepermann's position. It all comes down to who is fit and available. For me, its a centre back pairing of Godfrey & Amadou. With Trybull & one other alongside him / Leitner / Tettey, depending on the opposition. I would like to see Stepiermann get a goal which would boost his confidence and get him playing with a little more guile. Im surprised that Drmic hasn't been considered more for that position, as he's agile, creative and a goal threat. Guess we'll have to speculate on who starts next game until the next injury bulletin comes in.

Probably our best chance to get 3 points from Manure this weekend. With them playing last night and also a few key injuries. If we get 3 points tomorrow we should be able to kick on up the table.

Really couldnt care less about Ipswich. Rather focus on whats happening in the premiership with us.

Im washing my hair that evening...

Probably a way behind in terms of match fitness. Clearly a good finisher but needs more first team minutes. Wasn't overly impressed by his recent performances, so needs to start putting in a shift to put pressure on Steipermann & Pukki to start. Albeit the latter unlikely to change.

This is not a Steipermann bashing contest, I was just pointing out I don't think he has been that effective recently. But this is obviously a team game, so he is only as good as his teammates.

He has been mainly ineffective in most departments to date. I appreciate his height and presence are needed at times, but in my opinion a Buendia/Roberts/Cantwell mix would be more dynamic and quicker on the break.

I suspect Byram which switch sides in order to cover Lewis if injured, as people have suggested above. Its surprising most people (local press) seem to think Heise is not up to the standard required for the Prem and might be a bit of a liability at the back. Im guessing we wont hear on Lewis injury until later this week.

Lets hope for some good news on Lewis this week. I always thought Heise looked more than capable of filling in. Hopefully we can get a positive next result without sustaining further injuries and we can start looking more positively about things.

Hopefully Fahrmann is fit to start, as per latest pinkun report. Sounded like he was unlikely to start based on the press conference and twitter reports. Guess we'll find out tomorrow.

I think the plan would be to be involved in their first team XI, considering the existing centre backs. £60 million would be very wide of the mark IMO.

I would expect substantial add ons if that were the case too, based on England caps etc