[Albion] The elephant in the room

[Luke93]

They weren't very capable tonight were they.

I thought they were solid. It was a tight game decided by a VAR decision. 12 shots created with 4 on target is decent, as was the Gross pass to Lamptey that deserved more. The game certainly felt flat, but I thought both sides were just cancelling each other out.

 

[The Fits]

Also, if Alzate is so bad at defending why did Potter first play him at RWB?

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

And it’s weird that he never brings him on. So why have him on the bench even?

Is it some kind of ploy from GP? I think he should be first team, but if he’s not going to use him as sub even, it seems like a wasted spot on the bench.

From 8 subs, they're not all going to get on, are they?.
The main reason for Subs is to cover for injury - once the game is an hour+ old, subs can then be used to change tactics/shape or bring on fresh legs.

The debate seems to be that Potter is not yet sure of his first choice midfield - but I'd want to try Alzate over White in a player's more natural position.
I wonder if it's written in White's contract that if he's fit, he must play?

 

[Seagull1989]

When I’ve been talking to my mates about Brighton and who should start we are all agreed that Alzate should be in the team. He looked quality earlier this season, he can wriggle away from players and drive with the ball. I think he’s far more creative than White, who’s better suited to the CB role from what I’ve seen

 

[jackalbion]

I wouldn’t have started him tonight because groß did so well in his role against Villa and Liverpool but looking forward if Lallana isn’t back next game I’d much rather have him in midfield than White. Offers a bit more dynamics than White, would rather have White in for Webster or Veltman personally.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Why does our most exciting young player never get played.

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Molumby?


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[Badger Boy]

Number 17 isn't a lucky number in the bingo draw which helps pick the team. It wasn't for Murray, either.

 

[Napper]

The White in midfield thing, is out of an attempt to shoehorn our 4 very good central defenders into the team.

One has to drop out to accommodate a midfield change.

and it absolutely has to be Webster

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I bought my friend an elephant.
It was a present for his front room.
He wanted to thank me.
But I said “don’t mention it”

 

[Guinness Boy]

and it absolutely has to be Webster

That would mean one of Dunk, White or Veltman constantly having to turn out on their left foot.

 

[Grombleton]

Most of last season, I liked Alzate but wasn't sure how he would get regular playing time as he didn't seem to have a position to call his own.

This season, he was excellent in the first few games in a position he could call his own, but now can't get into the team.

 

[neilbard]

It can't be based on one bad game else several of our players would be joining him in the wilderness

 

[Swansman]

How does a young player improve if he never plays?

Training.