Watford (A) pre-match

[Gerard]

11 hours ago, brucey said:

Not sure messing about with a new back 3 formation with little preparation time is a great idea?

Surely Albrighton can slot in as a regular RB, although with Gray and Mahrez as wingers it might not be strong enough defensively.

 

Puel has got history for changing midfielders into full backs. Looking at Albrighton's skill set he has everything offensively you would want in your marauding full back especially his crossing, stamina and work ethic. This might be a blessing in disguise and the full back Puel wants is right under his nose and can save us £20m. 

 

I wonder if he would put Chilwell ahead of him for extra protection? If not maybe this team for Watford?

 

----------------Vardy---------------------

Chilwell------Gray------------Mahrez

------------Ndidi--Iborra----------------

Fuchs Maguire Morgan Albrighton

-------------Schmeichel----------------

[ramadaone]

1 hour ago, dhermon said:

I thought Johnson was a RB that could fill in at CB.

No his best position is centre half the same as Knights but both play full back to the extend their football education which is fully understandable 

[foxinsocks]

We dont put teams umder pressure unless shinji is on the field

[foxinsocks]

59 minutes ago, Gerard said:

 

Puel has got history for changing midfielders into full backs. Looking at Albrighton's skill set he has everything offensively you would want in your marauding full back especially his crossing, stamina and work ethic. This might be a blessing in disguise and the full back Puel wants is right under his nose and can save us £20m. 

 

I wonder if he would put Chilwell ahead of him for extra protection? If not maybe this team for Watford?

 

----------------Vardy---------------------

Chilwell------Gray------------Mahrez

------------Ndidi--Iborra----------------

Fuchs Maguire Morgan Albrighton

-------------Schmeichel----------------

Once again v utd... grey drifted to hold hands with albrighton.  It is better with ryhad in the hole (like 4 vardys goal)  and grey and albrighton in the wings

Edited 24 December 2017 by foxinsocks

[Cropwellfox]

Reckon we will go

schmeichel

Dragovic

maguire

morgan

albrighton

ndidi

king

chilwell

mahrez

okazaki

vardy

 

Iborra Gray Fuchs bench and back in for Liverpool 

 

 

 

[Farrington fox]

Would be great if Dragovic gets a go and smashes it!

[TheMightySystem]

Thinking outside the box could see.

Schmeichel

Albrighton

Morgan

Maguire

Chilwell

Ndidi

Iborra

Ndukwu

Mahrez

Gray

Vardy

Ndukwu been playing well for the U23s recently and I think Puel would rather use a senior player as a makeshift rb rather then Knight or Johnson who are cbs who can play rb

[jamesmilner]

The lads were supposed to be in for training today but got the day off .

Xmas day training session at 3 pm at the stadium instead . 

Wonder if they'll do a secret Santa as a present for Puel as a present for having them in ??? 

[Brooksy]

These are gash at the moment. 2-1 loss

[dynamark]

Id like to think there would be a few in today if they feel they need a little run out or some physio.

 

Drago or Albrighton(with Shinzi in)will be fine maybe both after subs.Watfords main man appears to be Richarleson down that side

[UPinCarolina]

This is an entirely American sports reference, but I sort of wonder if Simpson might find himself getting Wally Pipp’d - that is, losing his place through injury not through poor play. 

[Sammy]

Anything but Chilwell or Fuchs at RB - can't have one of two very left footed players playing a position where you need a right foot. 

 

Would strongly consider playing King instead of Iborra. king did well at Southampton and Iborra has been awful vs Man City and Utd, looks tired and could do with a rest before Liverpool 

[Dan]

These are well out of form. We need to get them beaten soundly.

[Stevosevic]

Albrighton at RB and Shinji plays.

[RowlattsFox]

Albrighton is the obvious choice as an emergency right back, unless Dragovic has history of playing there? The option of having Fuchs or Chilwell moving to the right. 

 

I wouldnt be suprised if he went with a back 3 with Fuchs at left centre back. Mahrez maybe playing as one the central 3 with Okazaki and Vardy up top. 

[Old Fox]

3-5-2

 

Simpson out for weeks not days with a hamstring tear.

 

Dragovic in and Wing backs although the midfield will be tweaked with King coming in - expect Vards to be on the bench for Slimani 

 

Hope we have enough to win this as Pool away will be a tough game.

[UPinCarolina]

4 minutes ago, Old Fox said:

3-5-2

 

Simpson out for weeks not days with a hamstring tear.

 

Dragovic in and Wing backs although the midfield will be tweaked with King coming in - expect Vards to be on the bench for Slimani 

 

Hope we have enough to win this as Pool away will be a tough game.

Silmani getting the start? That’s bold.

[gurru991]

1 minute ago, UPinCarolina said:

Silmani getting the start? That’s bold.

Very bold indeed !!

[TheLittleBigMan]

Start with a high tempo and we'll have these.  1-3

[TheUltimateWinner]

Pretty sure Maguire played RB for Hull a few times too? I know it’s not perfect but we do have a few options as to who can play RB.

 

Or Puel could even play Marc Albeckham at right wing back.

[UPinCarolina]

I really am beginning to think that Marc Albrighton will stick at RB; it just makes sense. 

[brucey]

11 minutes ago, UPinCarolina said:

I really am beginning to think that Marc Albrighton will stick at RB; it just makes sense. 

Some posters have been clamouring for a right-sided Chilwell to support Mahrez.... i.e. a RWB. Makes total sense, I hope Marc gets a decent run and does well so we can avoid buying any overpriced spuds. 

 

Does mean we need to get in new wingers though. Not sure if Thomas/Barnes are at a good enough level for winger backup off the bench.

[oxford blue]

Watford's amin threat is usually down LHS - with Richarlison in particular. I'm not sure Albrighton and Mahrez are the best options on RHS. Ndidi might be a better option on right midfield if Albrighton plays RB

[Old Fox]

2 hours ago, UPinCarolina said:

Silmani getting the start? That’s bold.

Was not the team I would pick but expect this starting eleven as Simpson is out definitely......CP will rotate as well .......

[lifted*fox]

Let's hope Puel's asked the lads to hold off on the xmas day beers and whilst our team put in a professional performance the guys at Watford have got shit hangovers and spend 90 minutes chasing shadows.