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As soon as Kiwior got skinned by Sane a few times you could see that this side had crumbled. Because it meant Zinchenko was back in the side and the solid defensive base was a smouldering wreck. Arteta’s inexperience has become relevant again and he’s made all the wrong choices. Zinchenko should be nowhere near this side. Tomiyasu should have come in at full back. The end. Arteta also saw Luiz suspended and thought we could drop Jorginho for Trossard. Error. And then Jesus has continued to stink the place out due to Martinelli’s injury. A total clusterfuck which will snowball from here mark my words.
Bayern to go through comfortably despite the litany of injuries they apparently have.
Much talk about bouncing back, showing leadership and resolve etc from Arteta and Rice. Let's see
Actions speak louder than words
Absolutely. If Arteta and the players turn this one around they will rightly be praised for it because it would show some character to do that. Can I see them do it? Nope.
As soon as Kiwior got skinned by Sane a few times you could see that this side had crumbled. Because it meant Zinchenko was back in the side and the solid defensive base was a smouldering wreck. Arteta’s inexperience has become relevant again and he’s made all the wrong choices. Zinchenko should be nowhere near this side. Tomiyasu should have come in at full back. The end. Arteta also saw Luiz suspended and thought we could drop Jorginho for Trossard. Error. And then Jesus has continued to stink the place out due to Martinelli’s injury. A total clusterfuck which will snowball from here mark my words.
Bayern to go through comfortably despite the litany of injuries they apparently have.
You know what Bob, I didn't think about that. If it really was a case of Kiwior needing to be rested (which I don't believe), then he should have brought in Tomi. As you say, Zinchenko should be nowhere near the side and the fact that he picked him over both Kiwior and Tomi, is more evidence that he's the guy he wants in the team and that it's fuck all to do with rotation.
If by some miracle we win this it can put us back on track (confidence-wise) If Not our season is Toast.
I concur..If we get turdholed here the collapse will probably make last season's seem like a blip
I think we will be bummed here though I'll wait and see beegee hairs team and if a certain ringpiece is in the line up i think we'll all know how itll go.
With the right team selection we can win this.
Zinchenko needs dropped. Probably Tomiyasu in his place.
Rice needs to be back at LAM.
I'd restore Havertz up top with Jesus an impact sub.
Trossard in for Martinelli.
Raya
White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasua
Odegaard Jorginho Rice
Saka Havertz Trossard
With the right team selection we can win this.
Zinchenko needs dropped. Probably Tomiyasu in his place.
Rice needs to be back at LAM.
I'd restore Havertz up top with Jesus an impact sub.
Trossard in for Martinelli.
Raya
White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasua
Odegaard Jorginho Rice
Saka Havertz Trossard
If by some miracle we win this it can put us back on track (confidence-wise) If Not our season is Toast.
I concur..If we get turdholed here the collapse will probably make last season's seem like a blip
I think we will be bummed here though I'll wait and see beegee hairs team and if a certain ringpiece is in the line up i think we'll all know how itll go.
With the right team selection we can win this.
Zinchenko needs dropped. Probably Tomiyasu in his place.
Rice needs to be back at LAM.
I'd restore Havertz up top with Jesus an impact sub.
Trossard in for Martinelli.
Raya
White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasua
Odegaard Jorginho Rice
Saka Havertz Trossard
Trossard is better coming off the bench
yes that would be the only change i would make...start Martinelli he must be due a good game and if not bring on Trossard