James also could barely walk in the end. Happy for the result. We were lucky in the end. Michy is disaster. Just because Giroud is gonna leave in the month doesn't mean we can't use him. Now I think we will finish first.
Willian, Abraham, Kante, Kovacic x2 we create a lot of chances but need to be more solid defensively. No surprise tho, this back 4 never played together.
Since this is 'must not lose' game and we were pretty comfortable defensively against Valencia in the first leg with three at the back I expect the same approach from the beginning. We can change it in the second half if needed.
Kepa
Azpi Chris Tomori
James Kovacic Kante Emerson
Willian Abraham Pulisic
But maybe Alonso out of the squad suggests we won't play with wing backs.
Also I think Giroud is perfect for this game.
He's probably being frustrated because younger player came from Championship and took his place (deservedly) and now with RLC coming back soon he gave up I guess and don't care much anymore. We pay 15m for him plus 7m fee for him and his agent. I think we can sell him for at least 35m and we should definitely do it in the summer.
Hazard off with another injury. That's like his fourth injury in the last season and a half. He's 29 next month and with his laziness I think he's done at top level. Sold at the perfect time.