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If we can keep it tight at the back, we may need only 1 goal.

Interesting that James was moved into the CM role for the first time with us when we were throwing the kitchen sink at Villa.

Funny thing is Werner wasn't the one who was missing chances today. In any case, we can debate till the cows come home about this but Giroud is not going to start the final, for the reasons already mentioned by me and others. Based on how Tuchel has been setting us up, especially in the big games, he'll start Mount and Werner. It comes down to Havertz/Pulisic/Ziyech for the final spot.

I know it's a forum but it's also kinda funny that some people come here and scream "bin this player, bin that player" when it's not going to happen.

But if Tuchel starts Giroud and it backfires, we would be screaming for his head. It's clear that Giroud is not suited to how Tuchel wants to play and it would be crazy to suddenly start him in a Champions League final, especially when he's played only about 134 minutes in all competitions since the end of February. It's a major cup final. It's not the time to start experimenting or throw nonsense curveballs. Play the strongest team and trust/pray/hope the XI selected turn up and perform.

Did I? lol A penalty won really don't count as an official assist, if you go with the official definition (e.g. by Opta). But then you have sites (e.g. Transfermarkt) that count it as an assist. So yeah, go figure. And that's why I said "if you count penalty as one...".

That was only like 2-3 games ago and if you count penalty as one, he helped won what turned out to be the match winning penalty in midweek.

You don't have to be a fan of Werner. It's a question of making tactical decisions that will cause City the most problems. City will absolutely love it if Giroud starts because of his lack of mobility and pace to run in behind.

If you understand Tuchel, you'll know he doesn't just look at the numbers. He'll also make decisions based on the tactics and how he wants us to play. Mount will start the final. Werner likely too. It comes down to whether it's Pulisic, Havertz or even Ziyech.

It's basically the end of the season and people are still wondering why Tuchel hasn't played Giroud more...really?

This. Last thing we would want is for uncertainty to start "floating" about and Tuchel gets asked every week about his future. Give him an additional year and if he wants more, make him earn it. Dangle that carrot in front of him.

Gonna be a prick here. That's the same fella who's suggesting we should start Giroud up top against Man City (MAN CITY OF ALL TEAMS!). That says a lot.

He created the goal but it got us nowhere in the end. He's part of a malfunctioned attack and even spurned a glorious chance to score.

Don't worry. We 10000000000% won't be getting Lewandowski.

If you say Werner is in horrible form, then what kind of form is Pulisic in?

For next season...

Napoli really bottled it!

OMG Napoli... 🤦‍♂️

Good news for Jose?

No no. Just curious. Thought if you're bring the stats, I have some to throw at you too! lol And couldn't control a ball? Sure looks that way of late...

Napoli....

Just curious, how are you judging this exactly?

NAPOLI!