The only team I’ve ever seen play with that false 9 successfully was the all conquering Spain team in 2008-2012. Their midfield contained the likes of Inesta, Xavi, Busquets, Alonso, Fabregas, Navas etc. They were explosive, with two attacking full backs in Capdevilla and Ramos, incredible at keeping the ball and world class. We’re nowhere near close to that.A bit of controversy coming up I'm afraid.
I'd play without an out and out forward and just swamp midfield with different players breaking forward.
I do believe that's called playing with a false number 9.
I'd recall Guilbert at rightback to look after Vardy and Chilwell.
Mings has been performing like he has it made and doesn't have to give 100% since his England appearances. So I'd give him a rest and play Hause.
Then in midfield I'd go with Nakamba, Douglas, Lansbury, Grealish, Jota and young Archer.
I'd give McGinn the day off because he's looked like he's needed a rest since the last international break.
Am I mad for thinking that El Ghazi could do a decent job up front? Obviously he wouldn't win much in the air but not would Kodjia who has been dreadful every time I've seen him this season.
Am I mad for thinking that El Ghazi could do a decent job up front? Obviously he wouldn't win much in the air but not would Kodjia who has been dreadful every time I've seen him this season.
It was only a weeks ago loads of people were calling El Ghazi a fanny and saying we needed better wide players. Now all of a sudden loads of people suggesting we play him at centre forward!
Deano doesn’t seem to like playing people out of position so can’t see it myself. If he’s going to drop Wesley it will be Kodjia coming in for him.[/QUOT
I've never called him a fanny. I'm a fan of his, frustrating though he can be. I can't see Kodjia getting another start to be honest. He's probably on his way out in January and he's been awful every time I've seen him this season.
Deano doesn’t seem to like playing people out of position so can’t see it myself. If he’s going to drop Wesley it will be Kodjia coming in for him.
A bit of controversy coming up I'm afraid.
I'd play without an out and out forward and just swamp midfield with different players breaking forward.
I do believe that's called playing with a false number 9.
I'd recall Guilbert at rightback to look after Vardy and Chilwell.
Mings has been performing like he has it made and doesn't have to give 100% since his England appearances. So I'd give him a rest and play Hause.
Then in midfield I'd go with Nakamba, Douglas, Lansbury, Grealish, Jota and young Archer.
I'd give McGinn the day off because he's looked like he's needed a rest since the last international break.