Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted April 18, 2019 Seems like Trybull is 50/50 for Friday night. If Trybull doesn't make it should we do a straight swap for Tettey or be a bit more adventurous and bring in one of Leitner or Vrancic? Been a long time since Tettey played - at least Vrancic and Leitner have had some minutes in the last couple of games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,319 Posted April 18, 2019 I think I would go for Leitner simply because Tettey hasn;t played at all and we need someone in that sort of quarterback role. He may feel he needs to adapt the line up a bit and play both Leitner and Vrancic with Mclean further forward if Trybull is not available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted April 18, 2019 Has to be the perfect opportunity to bring Vranic and Leitner back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted April 18, 2019 Need to win if even to keep confidence of supporters high. Do not need the lack of creativity of AT, must be Leitner must go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,759 Posted April 18, 2019 Vrancic and Leitner McLean pushed out wide on whichever opposite side to Hernandez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,536 Posted April 18, 2019 Tettey for me. If Leitner plays put him beside Tettey. They were awesome earlier in the season. Todd, stieps and Onel with Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,078 Posted April 18, 2019 As much as I think Leitner is fantastic, it has to be Tettey. Going two CM's of Leitner, Vrancic or McLean does not provide enough defensive stability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted April 18, 2019 I wonder how long it will be before people realise how good a player Leitner really is. Cannot his control of games and his performances early season be remembered? It might have to be on the bigger stage next season before people appreciate his qualities. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Pirata 249 Posted April 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, Yellow Wal said: I wonder how long it will be before people realise how good a player Leitner really is. Cannot his control of games and his performances early season be remembered? It might have to be on the bigger stage next season before people appreciate his qualities. Agree completely. Our best player IMO, and due a start. If Cantwell plays ahead of him or Vrancic tomorrow I'm going to bang my head against a brick wall, and then give it my full support! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted April 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, Il Pirata said: Agree completely. Our best player IMO, and due a start. If Cantwell plays ahead of him or Vrancic tomorrow I'm going to bang my head against a brick wall, and then give it my full support! Leitner is one of the classiest players we've had for years, trouble is , when he was out, we just kept on winning. Feel for him, as we were doing well enough with him. Tough to take for him I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted April 18, 2019 It's time DF saw the Leitner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,409 Posted April 18, 2019 Can't help thinking TT's injury has made things easy for Farke. The side may well look very different if he was fit to the one he now puts out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted April 18, 2019 Tettey every time. Leitner and Vrancic are great but you need a bit of discipline and steel in there to allow the more creative players to do their thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted April 18, 2019 I rate Tettey very highly, always have, but he is, especially now that he is somewhat older, not in the same class as Leitner. There are very few, if any, better players in the Championship? Is he the only one to be involved in a Champions League final? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,078 Posted April 18, 2019 I don't think anyone is underestimating Leitner. He is (as I've said a few times) my favourite player, but how could you justify bringing him in when we were relentlessly winning? Now is a different matter and I'd get him or Vrancic (both if at all possible - without sacrificing Tettey or Trybull) in the team as soon as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 169 Posted April 18, 2019 Totally agreeYellow Wal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted April 18, 2019 31 minutes ago, Yellow Wal said: I rate Tettey very highly, always have, but he is, especially now that he is somewhat older, not in the same class as Leitner. There are very few, if any, better players in the Championship? Is he the only one to be involved in a Champions League final? It isn't about being in the same class as Leitner, it is about them playing totally different roles and bringing very different skillsets to the table. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted April 18, 2019 Yeah, why not ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted April 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, Yellow Wal said: I rate Tettey very highly, always have, but he is, especially now that he is somewhat older, not in the same class as Leitner. There are very few, if any, better players in the Championship? Is he the only one to be involved in a Champions League final? I can think of a Championship manager who was involved in a Champions League Final. Oh, sorry, make that a League 1 manager...🤭 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,785 Posted April 18, 2019 Sense this may herald or give an opportunity for a more significant change. Tettey and Leitner at the back. Vrancic possibly too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted April 18, 2019 There is no doubt that Leitner & Vrancic are two of our most gifted players. I think they will shine in the Premiership. However, it doesn't mean they are the best fit for our team, now, today,when it comes to winning on Friday. I think all our players are more than capable of overcoming any opposition in this league. It's how the overall team dynamic works, & this doesn't necessarily mean just shoving your best players in any old how. Farke sees the bigger picture. His results this season have been astonishing. I will trust his judgement on any team he cares to select. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted April 18, 2019 Could always push Godfrey forward and bring in Klose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,078 Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, ron obvious said: It's how the overall team dynamic works, & this doesn't necessarily mean just shoving your best players in any old how. Agreed. Best illustrated below. Scholes - Gerrard - Lampard - A.N Other. Exceptional players - sh*t midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empty Mirror 7 Posted April 19, 2019 IMO Leitner is our best player. He could be even more important in the Prem, should we get there. And I'm worried that if he doesn't get game time soon, he'll want to be off: it's absurd that someone who was thought of as future German Nationalmannschaft player can't get into our team. Really want to see him play. But that doesn't mean we go without a defensive midfielder. One of Trybull and Tettey has to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites