[FootyGirl88]

Jones and Smalling oh lawwd..

 

[Kammy26]

I don’t like this lineup, it reminds me of the Burnley lineup, especially with mata on the right side it’s like playing with 10 men. I know oles probably resting some for PSG, but I would like to focus on the league more, especially with Chelsea likely to drop points this weekend.

 

[dove]

Smalling and Jones

 

[El Presidente]

Shades of Burnley...

 

[Greck]

Mata on the right wing nightmare continues. Does Ole actually like him there or does he just tolerate it?

 

[haram]

Pretty heavy indictment on the backup midfielders.

Mata on the right wing nightmare continues. Does Ole actually like him there or does he just tolerate it?

What is he supposed to do?

 

[Kostov]

I'm worried about that right side. Dalot and Jones in defense and Mata in attack. Sends shivers down my spine.

In attack Dalot might compensate for Mata's inability to go wide though.

 

[Kapardin]

Smalling-Lindelof for PSG is immensely better than the other two. Beggars belief as to why Jones got a new contract.

 

[izec]

So the leak was wrong 2 weeks in a row. Stop posting his made-up nonsense.

He just got Bailly/Jones wrong, on both occasions funny enough

 

[Samid]

10/11. The leaker is a fraud.

 

[Judas]

I would be beyond furious if we feck up today, it would sour whatever happens in the CL for me a bit.

 

[joedirt87]

95% chance of Smalling or Jones being subbed early for injury, the universe does not allow these two to be on the pitch together.

 

[Ban]

Lindelof injured or?

 

[GifLord]

I hope the drastic lineup change doesn't backfire

 

[PlayerOne]

Hopefully Lukaku is on it today or we're going to struggle, Fulham will be well up for it. I would have rested Matic but I understand why Ole didn't make any changes there.

 

[haram]

Smalling and Jones are not a problem.

 

[izec]

Not optimistic, Fulhams attack doesnt look bad on paper with us having Dalot, Smalling and Jones back there

 

[SqueakyWeasel]

Anyone willing help me out for 2 secs with the new Discord site PM me … cheers!

 

[Ban]

Surprised Lingard and Marcus aren't starting.

 

[Barnslig]

No Lindelöf on the bench either? I guess he could use the rest, and Jones/Smalling should be enough to get past Fulham, tbh. Glad Marcus is on the bench so when Lukaku inevitably slows down our game, he can come on and speed us up a bit.

 

[Damien]

So the leak was wrong 2 weeks in a row. Stop posting his made-up nonsense.

10/11 again though. He's definitely got an inside line somewhere as he got the XI right many times under Mourinho. Would be surprised if anyone on the caf would have got at least 10/11 for both these past couple of games so wouldn't say what he posts is made up.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Complacency

2-2 again

 

[PlayerOne]

Lindelof injured or?

Rested it seems. He will most likely be starting the next 4 games so it makes sense.

 

[RedOldBoy]

Mata, Lukaku and Jones... Hope for some Martial magic

 

[sam147]

What a stupid selection. First game back for Smalling in an away game. Mata away from home. We need to get 3 points. He spoke about players not worrying about PSG yet but it seems he is the one who isn't as focused on this game. Typical he hasnt learned his lesson since Cardiff. Always tinkering. He did so against Burnley and we were lucky to get a point. Its another crucial game he does the same.

 

[TMDaines]

Ole’s getting comfortable. Rotation is becoming the norm.

 

[haram]

Surprised Lingard and Marcus aren't starting.

PSG on tuesday!

 

[RonaldoVII]

Still far better than Fulham and players on the bench if needed.

 

[FireballXL5]

Smalling, Jones, Mata, Lukaku......Oh dear.

 

[Barnslig]

Pretty heavy indictment on the backup midfielders.


What is he supposed to do?

I would love to see a fluid front three like Martial - Rashford - Sanchez. I can't understand why Sanchez can't start on that side, he played there for Barca, didn't he? Would instantly be our best option on the right wing. At least give it a try.

 

[Cockney Phil]

Oh well, I got 9 right. I thought Matic would be rested and Bailly would play for 60 minutes - eased in slowly. Not a bad squad for Fulham, if it works it’s all good. I went 1-3 and still think it’s doable.

 

[Devil may care]

I wouldn't mind Mata starting if we were playing him in Pogba's role to rest Paul, but he's dead air on the right, and seeing Lukaku starting is always a downer.

 

[Ban]

So if he scores today he is to be criticized and if he doesnt then also he will be criticized.

He can't win.

 

[settembrini]

It's shocking that Mata is still a regular starter on the right wing for us.

Don't think he has played well in that position since 2015.

 

[Member 115509]

Bit surprised that Pogba is starting, thought he might have been on the bench alongside Rashford. Martial also, for that matter. Jones and Smalling will no doubt get a very physical test from Mitrovic, he is their main threat.
What's up with Lindelof, or is OGS just wrapping him in cotton wool for PSG ?

 

[dove]

PSG on tuesday!

So? We had a game a week for the past month.

 

[Marcelinho87]

What a stupid selection. First game back for Smalling in an away game. Mata away from home. We need to get 3 points. He spoke about players not worrying about PSG yet but it seems he is the one who isn't as focused on this game. Typical he hasnt learned his lesson since Cardiff. Always tinkering. He did so against Burnley and we were lucky to get a point. Its another crucial game he does the same.

Fulham are no where near as dangerous as what Burnley can be... we should be beating these at a canter with any team we put out.

 

[Bola]

Looks like Mata on the right and Lukaku up top. OGS has just done the equilavlent of handicapping a horse race.

Hope this is a diamond formation but I'm not holding out much hope. Not sure what those two have done to keep getting picked in positions they clearly underperform in, while we have talented youth whithering on the vine

 

[Kostov]

Alexis can't get a game in front of Mata now? Not good. I'd have him starting instead, not like Mata has covered himself with glory when he plays.

 

[One Night Only]

Complacency

2-2 again

Yeah, just never rest anyone even with a run of games coming up, get all our top players injured and fatigued. You have a squad, you're supposed to use it, otherwise we would only have 14 players on the books.

 

[Damien]

Bit surprised that Pogba is starting, thought he might have been on the bench alongside Rashford. Martial also, for that matter. Jones and Smalling will no doubt get a very physical test from Mitrovic, he is their main threat.

Martial barely played against Leicester so needs the game time.