Liverpool
West Ham
Luton Town
Forest
Bournemouth
Villa
Fulham
Burnley
These are the matches Nkunku will likely miss. The ones in bold are potential defeats. I'd say if we struggle with this than a lot needs to be said about Poch vs Nkunku being unavailable. Especially if we get Caicedo.
He's a bang average player destined to flop in the premier league, but aside that it should be seen as a massive red flag Juventus are so desperate to offload him infavour of Lukaku.
I agree. Our only chance is to play a very direct game and forfeit possession.
If we lose I can see Poch making some public statements about needing quality in midfield and the fact he's been vocal about it all summer.
Let's be real here, we can probably forget adding Caicedo to the team sheet. Given how they've acted all summer moving at a snails pace, I don't expect things to suddenly change.
Will likely be a Gallagher/Enzo/Carney midfield.
One has to leave for Adams to come in. (assuming Caicedo is already here).
Reckon Adams only comes in if an insane offer comes for Gallagher. We are covering our bases by inquiring for Adams.
I'd imagine he'd be a depth option in replace of Gallagher? Probably simply just inquiring as a fall back. Doubt we'd actually bring him in unless things turn desperate.
Impressed me a lot during this preseason. Love how composed our young CBs are.
Not sure if he has a future here long term but definitely a player we could profit on immensely.
We really don't need to over complicate anything. Just instruct Colwill + Silva as well as the midfield to play direct balls to the attack.
Liverpool's midfield and backline have been sub par.
We don't even need to control the midfield against this Liverpool team. Quick, direct passes to the wings from build up will genuinely shit themselves.