Canary99 0 Posted October 24, 2017 Would be interested to hear everyone''s views of what side we should play tonight. Mine would look something like this. McGovern Pinto Klose Franke HusbandReed TrybullWildschut Vrancic WesWatkinsWouldn''t risk NO from the start, probably 30 minutes from the bench. Ideally would rest trybull but not many other options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted October 24, 2017 Watkins is still suspended unfortunately. Personally I''d play Philips, Cantwell, Abrahams, Russ Martin in there somewhere.Need to give Maddison, Klose, Pinto, Trybull and Jerome some rest. There are a lot of injuries currently in the squad and Farke seems to enjoy pushing the players in training (which I have my concerns about), need to avoid overloading players and their performances dropping, or them picking up injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted October 24, 2017 Definitely rest Jerome and like the idea of starting watkins ahead of Oliveira, but suspect nelson may find the attraction of playing at the emirates has helped his groin somewhat.Reed & Trybull is the hard bit - both need a rest but with current injuries the only option seems to be Steipermann. I would also rest Klose - who is also injury prone. McGovernPinto Handley Klose Husband Trybull Steipermann Wildschutt Vrancic Murphy Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted October 24, 2017 Tough decision, with a very long list of injuries and unavailable: Zimmermann - tonsillitis / swollen knee (could play) Stiepermann - tonsillitis (could play) Martin - on the road to recovery (could play) Thompson - long term: achilles Jarvis - long term: currently ''recovering'' in LA with PritchardPritchard - long term: currently ''recovering in LA with JarvisOliveira - groin, toothache (bizarrely linked?!, but could play) Murphy - broken toe (could be fit) Tettey - months out? Naismith - not sure of injury, but not availableHanley is cup tied and Watkins is suspended (last game of 3). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted October 24, 2017 Arsenal have been playing three at the back in their cup games and have looked one light in midfield and very open to a counter. 4-4-1-1GunnPintoZimmerKloseHusbandSteipermanTrybullPhillipsMourgasWildscuttJerome/Nelson - 45min each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 24, 2017 Didn''t realise Hanley was cup-tied. Assuming Zimmermann is still injured, that means Franke will have to come in. Which is a concern. Low expectations maybe, but the best result would be to come out of this game without any more injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 500 Posted October 24, 2017 Bring back the old days Leather BallPitches that looked like ploughed fieldsFag and a cup of tea at half-time42 matches played in snow fog and iceAnd we cannot field our best side tonight in case they feel a bit weary after walking/running for 90 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
