[Damien]

Goalkeepers (2): Sergio Romero, Lee Grant

Defenders (6): Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Marcos Rojo, Brandon Williams
Midfielders (5): Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Fred, James Garner
Forwards (5): Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Daniel James, Tahith Chong

No Dalot so sounds like he's had some sort of setback. If fit I imagine Wan-Bissaka would have been rested. Front six could go any way - will be impressed at anyone who gets more than 9 out of 11 on the prediction.

 

[haram]

Dalot sure is injured a lot...

 

[red4ever 79]

@Damien what line up you going for? So I can copy you

 

[bosnian_red]

With that squad and keeping in mind Arsenal on Monday, I'd probably go a 3-5-2 type thing just because we're going to be dominant in possession and everything so we can afford to sacrifice a bit in the defenders. This way still get to rotate enough while giving game time to some recovering from injury. Pogba to get subbed on for Fred maybe.

Romero
Tuanzebe Jones Rojo
Lingard Fred Garner Pereira Chong
Mata
Greenwood​

 

[haram]

With that squad and keeping in mind Arsenal on Monday, I'd probably go a 3-5-2 type thing just because we're going to be dominant in possession and everything so we can afford to sacrifice a bit in the defenders. This way still get to rotate enough while giving game time to some recovering from injury. Pogba to get subbed on for Fred maybe.

Romero
Tuanzebe Jones Rojo
Lingard Fred Garner Pereira Chong
Mata
Greenwood​

Why would you have 3 CB’s and Lingard and Chong as wing backs?

 

[charlenefan]

Confirmed United squad members

Sergio Romero, Lee Grant, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Marcos Rojo, Brandon Williams, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Fred, James Garner, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Daniel James, Tahith Chong.

Where the feck is Gomes?

 

[mewnew11]

No Gomes?

 

[bosnian_red]

Why would you have 3 CB’s and Lingard and Chong as wing backs?

Because its 3rd/4th league opposition at Old Trafford. Going to be Lingard and Chong as wide players like normal, we likely won't have much defending to do like in the Astana game.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Where the feck is Gomes?

Not there it appears.

 

[Raw]

Feck sake no Gomes?

 

[haram]

Because its 3rd/4th league opposition at Old Trafford. Going to be Lingard and Chong as wide players like normal, we likely won't have much defending to do like in the Astana game.

So then just play 4 at the back and leave Lingard and Chong further up?

 

[Adam-Utd]

Added Mata and Lingard over Gomes

 

[Damien]

@Damien what line up you going for? So I can copy you

Genuinely got no idea. There are six players I'm confident will start, one I'm confident will be a sub and the rest could be a bit of a lottery.

 

[RedSky]

Goalkeepers (2): Sergio Romero, Lee Grant

Defenders (6): Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Marcos Rojo, Brandon Williams
Midfielders (5): Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Fred, James Garner
Forwards (5): Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Daniel James, Tahith Chong

No Dalot so sounds like he's had some sort of setback. If fit I imagine Wan-Bissaka would have been rested. Front six could go any way - will be impressed at anyone who gets more than 9 out of 11 on the prediction.

Something like this maybe? Mata to try and thread balls around to our youngsters who do all the running. Chong gets another chance after his shit game the other night. Midfield is a bit tricky to select, but Pogba needs match fitness and we need to avoid Fred and Pogba ever being on the pitch at the same time. McTom has had a lot of minutes so probably needs a rest. Therefore the only partner Pogba can play with is Pereira or Garner, time to give Garner a go and reward his form.

Defense I think is pretty straight forward as Rojo did ok the other night, we can bring on Williams later for Rojo.

------------Greenwood-----------
------James--Mata--Chong------
----------Fred---Garner----------
--Rojo---Tuanzebe---Jones---AWB---
---------------Romero-----------------

Ole will probably start Lingard but out of principal I can't put him in a lineup.

edit: Switched out Pogba for Fred.

 

[red4ever 79]

No Gomes @#$#%#^

 

[Damien]

Something like this maybe? Mata to try and thread balls around to our youngsters who do all the running. Chong gets another chance after his shit game the other night. Midfield is a bit tricky to select, but Pogba needs match fitness and we need to avoid Fred and Pogba ever being on the pitch at the same time. McTom has had a lot of minutes so probably needs a rest. Therefore the only partner Pogba can play with is Pereira or Garner, time to give Garner a go and reward his form.

Defense I think is pretty straight forward as Rojo did ok the other night, we can bring on Williams later for Rojo.

------------Greenwood-----------
------James--Mata--Chong------
----------Pogba---Garner----------
--Rojo---Tuanzebe---Jones---AWB---
---------------Romero-----------------

Ole will probably start Lingard but out of principal I can't put him in a lineup.

Going from Ole's quotes I think Pogba will be a sub - specifically in for Fred. Leaning towards McTominay in over Garner and the three behind Greenwood could be any of James, Mata, Chong (think Chong is nailed on to start), Lingard and Andreas. Tough thing is we need James for Arsenal - especially with our injuries - but I think it'll be a serious struggle for goals against Rochdale without him.

 

[Mark Pawelek]

Gomes not in squad. Cafe echoes with weeping, wailing, moaning and gnashing of teeth.

 

[CallyRed]

No Gomes no party

 

[red4ever 79]

Back 5 should be fairly straight forward. Fully expect Fred, Greenwood and Lingard to start so that's 8. The other 3 spaces could be between
Pogba, Periera, Mata, James, Chong, McTom

 

[Class of 63]

Be a nice touch if Ole makes Axel 'Sade' Tuanzebe the Captain tonight.

 

[RedSky]

Going from Ole's quotes I think Pogba will be a sub - specifically in for Fred. Leaning towards McTominay in over Garner and the three behind Greenwood could be any of James, Mata, Chong (think Chong is nailed on to start), Lingard and Andreas. Tough thing is we need James for Arsenal - especially with our injuries - but I think it'll be a serious struggle for goals against Rochdale without him.

Ah ok, assumed Pogba was ready to start, in that case swap him for Fred in my lineup. I'm shit at this though.

 

[Damien]

Ah ok, assumed Pogba was ready to start, in that case swap him for Fred in my lineup. I'm shit at this though.

Despite being reigning Lineup Prediction champion as well as topping this season's leaderboard, so am I. Luck is a big part of it.

 

[Adam-Utd]

Ole must really be worrying we won't win this match if he's having to go nearly full strength. How ridiculous.

 

[Adcuth]

Gomes is well starting at the weekend

 

[Gator Nate]

Gomes is well starting at the weekend

Fervently praying this is true.

 

[Adcuth]

Predicting this

Greenwood​

Chong Mata Lingard​

Garner Fred​

Williams Rojo Tuanzabe AWB​

Romero​

 

[Renegade]

Be a nice touch if Ole makes Axel 'Sade' Tuanzebe the Captain tonight.

Why would he do that? How many senior game has he played?

 

[romufc]

Ole must really be worrying we won't win this match if he's having to go nearly full strength. How ridiculous.

Aren't you worried?

I see this as a boring game from our side. We will pass pass pass pass pass breakdown counter and concede.. pass pass pass lump ball in box, corner, corner 90 mins.

Ole comes out and talks about the 3 half chances that we missed in 95 mins.

 

[FootyGirl88]

Where's Gomes? This game would have been perfect for him.

 

[bosnian_red]

So then just play 4 at the back and leave Lingard and Chong further up?

Would rather rest Wan Bissaka tbh. Its Rochdale, a weird lineup should still be enough to comfortably beat them.

 

[Gator Nate]

Romero
Rojo - Tuanzebe - Jones - Williams
Garner - Pereira - Fred
Lingard - Greenwood - Chong

Subs: Mata (60') - Pogba (75') - James (80' or 85')​

Really don't want to see any more of the first team than Fred. Rochdale is sitting 17th in League 1. Be worried all you want, but I can guarantee you, the squad is hearing all about Spurs today.

 

[Class of 63]

Why would he do that? How many senior game has he played?

He grew up and did all his Schooling in Rochdale.

 

[Chaky_Best]

We still have 5 days to recover before Arsenal so with our injuries, Ole could play one or two "first team players also"

Romero

Dalot
Tuanzebe
Jones
Rojo

Mc Tominay
Fred

Mata
Lingard
Gomes

Greenwood

 

[DomesticTadpole]

We still have 5 days to recover before Arsenal so with our injuries, Ole could play one or two "first team players also"

Romero

Dalot
Tuanzebe
Jones
Rojo

Mc Tominay
Fred

Mata
Lingard
Gomes

Greenwood

No Dalot or Gomes.

 

[roonster09]

Goalkeepers (2): Sergio Romero, Lee Grant

Defenders (6): Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Marcos Rojo, Brandon Williams
Midfielders (5): Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Fred, James Garner
Forwards (5): Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Daniel James, Tahith Chong

No Dalot so sounds like he's had some sort of setback. If fit I imagine Wan-Bissaka would have been rested. Front six could go any way - will be impressed at anyone who gets more than 9 out of 11 on the prediction.

It's just the squad that MEN saw entering Lowry isn't it, so maybe we will see Dalot and Gomes.

 

[JJ12]

No Dalot or Gomes.

According to the MEN who have been wrong numerous times before.

I'll wait until 6:45

 

[always_hoping]

Will be disappointing if Gomes and Dalot see no game time tonight. Hopefully Garner,Williams are given their chance to impress.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

According to the MEN who have been wrong numerous times before.

I'll wait until 6:45

That's true.

 

[prateik]

This is a home game.. Players can join later. Unless that squad has been confirmed by the club, I wouldnt take it as gospel

 

[AshRK]

Dalot sure is injured a lot...

Most of our players have that recurring theme. Martial, Shaw, Fred, Jones, Rojo, even Pogba all are injury prone.