[Albion] Team for Saturday v The Toon

[amexer]

Every time AJ has played poorly, his supporters have come on NSC, stating it is as a result of Knockaert:

- not passing to him;
- taking set pieces;
- running into AJ’s space;
- not being willing to rotate wings during the game;
- starting in AJ’s position;
- not liking AJ.....

I think I’ve captured most of the excuses and anti-Knockaert rhetoric that have been stated....

Just an observation.


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Only problem with Knockhaert is all the crowd and opposition know he will run down wing and cut inside. Therefore easy to mark out of game. Unless he is willing to go on outside sometimes and also try and get in box not worth playing

 

[Kman]

Yes, and whilst I think he has been poor and has a lot to prove, I honestly believe he’ll turn it round.

He came late to pre-season training, had to hit the ground running at a much higher and intense level. Then picked up an injury, then lost further momentum by having to play in the Asia cup. Now is having to play catch up in a struggling team.

Really not an easy start IMO.


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Completely agree! Plus coming off the World Cup with little to no rest. I don't remember which game it was but recently I saw bandaging and a brace on Izzy's knee and lots of bandaging on Ali J's right or left leg, idk which one but I wouldn't be shocked if he is also somewhat injured.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Only problem with Knockhaert is all the crowd and opposition know he will run down wing and cut inside. Therefore easy to mark out of game. Unless he is willing to go on outside sometimes and also try and get in box not worth playing

Yes, and until Montoya learns to overlap like Bruno, the space Knockaert creates is completely wasted.

No different to Izquierdo and Solly though in reality (possibly Solly to a lesser extent recently).


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[*Gullsworth*]

Solly has looked more likely than most when he comes on.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Ooerrr my last post sound a little weird.

 

[SeagullDubai]

Ryan,
Defenders 1-9
Murray

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[m20gull]

I thought last night's starting XI was basically some of the obvious ones + those who would not be starting on Saturday so assumed the following:

Ryan

Bruno
Duffy
Dunk
Bong

Knockaert
Stephens
Kayal
March

Gross

Murray



With hindsight, I am now unsure. I think this is the toughest selection CH has to make all season. It could be either of the fullbacks on both sides. Kayal or Bissouma? Pascal Gross in a central MF 3 or as a '10' or not selected at all? Murray or Andone? Knockaert straight back in or sub? I can genuinely say the only players I couldn't omit in the circumstances are Ryan, Duffy, Dunk, Stephens and March. I am sure many of you will disagree even with the last two named. Quandary innit.

Not much of a quandary for me. My only doubt over that lineup is Knocky but I see no one else better, especially with Bruno behind him. A chance for the side that should have won the Championship to prove a point?

 

[the right footed denilson]

Ryan

Bernardo
Dunk
Duffy
Bruno

March
Kayal
Stephens
AK

Locadia
Andone

 

[Dolph Ins]

What happened to [MENTION=37204]the[/MENTION]gem's rather spooky predictions. Have the club silenced him?

 

[dazzer6666]

What happened to [MENTION=37204]the[/MENTION]gem's rather spooky predictions. Have the club silenced him?

Apparently the source got found out and fired.

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