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Seems like Lampard is listening. Ideal change

Abraham is ALWAYS waiting for a cutback rather than the poacher's chance.

A few individuals really let this team down. I would replace Mount with Pulisic & play Willian centrally.

Blighted with injuries. Kovacic "not fully fit" comes on.

Notice the common factor in my comment; Newcastle were AWAY in both. [emoji1360] Exactly. Not something to go on about as marker. If Kovacic is on the bench (will most likely make a cameo), he should be starting and come off once we're in a comfortable position.

The "idea". It doesn't mean lightning will strike twice. They have already won away to Spurs & gave Liverpool a decent contest, so I'm not thrilled about no real defence presence aside form the back four.

Who's defending today? [emoji849]

Called entitled. You can't expect much when half of these players have had FOUR different managers at the club.

Deschamps will have those Giroud complaints lined up for next month. [emoji1]

There is little difference in footballing terms, though. You're making out as if he has to be mollycoddled at 21 for one reason or another. Ronaldo came to England at 18, spoke very little English, played for arguably the biggest club in country and his father passed away before he turned twenty but despite all of that, he managed to thrive. I know very little about Pulisic's character aside from him being rather quiet, but at some point he'll need to look at himself and find a way to get ahead rather than being being disgruntled at lack of opportunities or what not. One thing that I'm certain is, he won't be frozen out under Lampard this season. You're dead cert on this loan idea, which could be the end for him should your wildest dreams come to fruition. He will probably find himself further down the pecking order (low standard as is) with us being able to freely move come next summer. Noise coming out that he was subbed early due to illness rather than "tactical reasons". Either way, I agree with your view about the manager.

I couldn't disagree more with the first bit. Please explain what's the difference between a German team fighting for the league & CL regulars to us, a team in transition? This is probably the only opportunity a player like himself will be given a a decent amount time rather than being shoved aside like multiple youngsters/poor signings during Roman's rein. I can't echo this sentiment enough anymore. It was 0-0 when he came off, so the his reaction/loss wasn't exactly down to him.

You'll have to get your detective shoes on. [emoji1] Success can be viewed in multiple ways, so that's why I said "some" rather than mention a specific expectation.

Precisely. However, you've got people around here saying "the knives have been out" since he signed. I'm like, c'mon! No one to my knowledge has voiced their desire to see Pulisic fail.

Still got two days to go [emoji1]

Attacked? People have the right to criticize him and playing him now or in 2025 won't change much. I have no idea what happened with the NT, but crying under such circumstances is rather peculiar; he's the only one that can change his fortunes around. I'm sure 99% of people here want to see him succeed in some capacity. You'll need to drop this defensive approach at some point.

Lukaku is first choice without dispute more often than not. Where was Giroud against Turkey? [emoji848] People like to make noise when it suits them. Do the same when you select them despite underperforming week on week (Pogba).

Any word on James being available?

What's Arnold, an OAP?

Both NT managers moaning about lack of starts for no good reason. A new CF is going to be a must own the ban ends.

Marking we know all too well about

Kepa on for De Gea. Another boost for Liverpool on Sunday

The old man has still got it [emoji1]

I had to get off the "haters train".

Sarcasm... I guess it's lost around some & the emoji wasn't enough of a giveaway. I'll just ignore the last part, as you are clearly barking up the wrong tree.

Perfect attitude to have. Pulisic should take note [emoji57]