[Albion] Pascal Gross midfield partner

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Who should it be for the next three games?

Baleba? He’s not getting many minutes currently. Does RDZ trust him to do this?

Moder? Has usually be used further forward and I’m not sure he’s playing 3 in a row.

Lallana? Can’t even get his legs up when running any more, so even one central midfield start is surely too much of an ask

I would bet it would have been Hinsh had he been fit. Milner injured too of course.

Are there any other options RDZ might be considering? Igor? Buonanotte? Will he look to rotate the other CM for the next few games? What happens if Gross gets injured!?

 

[Bob!]

Veltman?

 

[Springal]

Has to be Baleba otherwise we might as well get rid

 

[GJN1]

What happens if Gross gets injured!?

Never going to happen. Ever. The man is indestructible.

 

[scooter1]

Estupinan often plays CM for Equador, could he do a job for us in that position?

 

[YapBlue]

this may seem a crazy suggestion, but what about Webster? strong in the air, added protection for our defence, and enjoys the odd forward run. Just a thought!

 

[GT49er]

Maybe Van Heckle could do a decent job as a DM destroyer/enforcer?

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

probably Moder

 

[Beanstalk]

Valentin Barco may be used if it is felt he's ready for one of the games. He wasn't registered for the Europa League so less fear about it effecting the squad. He's not a dissimilar type of player build to Gilmour and has played across the left side of midfield including CM.

I wouldn't be shocked if Barco, Baleba and Moder are used in rotation across the three games. Baleba to start at Fulham and maybe Forest. Moder to start at Wolves with Barco coming on once or twice.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I should have added, from the pronouncements on the club site, it appears likely to be Baleba.

But is this coming in a bit cold given the little amount of football he has had?

De Zerbi: Baleba and Moder can step up

Head coach says Billy Gilmour's suspension has created opportunity for another two of his midfielders.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

Got to admit, i'm not tempted by Webby or Pervis in this position.

To me, I think the most likely is that Gross moves to a deeper position, to do what Gilmour usually does for us, receive from the keeper and look to play through the lines. The more attacking of the two midfield roles, where Gross usually plays I see being shared. Moder being the main one used. But part of me, thinks that using Facu here does make some sense.

 

[Littlemo]

I think that RDZ will try both Baleba and Moder. There is an article in the Athletic about Baleba being the Gilmour replacement and Moder being closer in style to Gross

Why Billy Gilmour's suspension will be a big blow for Brighton and De Zerbi

Gilmour's red means De Zerbi's favoured midfield pairing will be broken. He will have to take a chance on Baleba or Moder at a vital time

theathletic.com

 

[Marshy]

HAs to be Baleba. Give the lad a run of games.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Can't they disguise WBG as someone else?

 

[Mellotron]

HAs to be Baleba. Give the lad a run of games.

I would like to see him given 3-4 games in a row at some point. I remember that helping both Bissouma and Caicedo early on I think.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Can't they disguise WBG as someone else?

Baleba?

 

[macbeth]

how about our £30M player who was bought in to replace a £115M player. he should be able to manage three games, no?

 

[Herr Ing Gull]

Can't they disguise WBG as someone else?

Maguire?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Baleba?

Separated at birth. I can't see the join.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Igor?

Veltman?

Estupinan?

Webster?

Van Heckle?

Tom McGill? Lorenz Ferdinand? Paul Barber?

Has to be Baleba otherwise we might as well get rid

This. Baleba. It is what he's there for.

 

[GT49er]

Tom McGill? Lorenz Ferdinand? Paul Barber?

I think you'll find it highly unlikely that RDZ will attempt to replace WBG with a young GK, or with a CE for that matter. He may well decide he wants somebody more PL ready than Baleba for the job though.