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Yeah what I was thinking as well. Not sure how much time they’ve had to recover from the international matches, but I agree that we might not see them again unless they re-sign.The pessimist in me thinks they've been frozen out completely. Still a strong side though. In theory we should walk this because Sunderland are awful.
I doubt that - Chong played 2 weeks ago. Why suddenly freeze him out now. More likely they are being spared for AstanaYeah what I was thinking as well. Not sure how much time they’ve had to recover from the international matches, but I agree that we might not see them again unless they re-sign.
That could be the case, too. It’s the pessimist in me thinking that they still had belief that Chong would sign and that hope is now gone.I doubt that - Chong played 2 weeks ago. Why suddenly freeze him out now. More likely they are being spared for Astana
I don't know - but I think there will be - and there should be - a lot of changes for that game. The entire first-11 should be left out for that game. Even if we beat Astana we will need a Draw against AZ to win the group. Might as well drop the entire team and have fresh legs for Villa - and then play a stronger side at home against AZ. We will win the group with a win in that game regardless.That could be the case, too. It’s the pessimist in me thinking that they still had belief that Chong would sign and that hope is now gone.
Totally agree, would like to see most of the "1st team" rested, perhaps give minutes to some returning players if they're ready, on top of a young lineup. But don't see a problem for Chong to play tonight AND 6 days later against Astana.I don't know - but I think there will be - and there should be - a lot of changes for that game. The entire first-11 should be left out for that game. Even if we beat Astana we will need a Draw against AZ to win the group. Might as well drop the entire team and have fresh legs for Villa - and then play a stronger side at home against AZ. We will win the group with a win in that game regardless.
Can’t see him getting on the bench ahead of Garner/Matic, Mata, Lingard & Greenwood (plus two defenders and Romero). Could of course be in the travelling group.Chong might be on the bench for the Sheffield United game, considering our injury situation. While Gomes played 2(?) games during the international break, dont think we want to risk him for the Astana game.
Partly due to how Sunderland defend. Might see that change now that they need goals.Don't say this often, but it's actually been a bit boring so far
He's brilliant, he's surely not far off his first team debut.Levitt’s passing is sublime.
Fantastic composure, what a player Ramazani's turning into, 3-0.
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