Overman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:58 am I would probably go with Finney on the wing.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1wenv

That one always makes me

I have no doubt it will be Costa.

However Costa generally struggles when he starts due to the initial intensity, he is not a physical player who relishes a 50/50 challenge. For me his best performances have been as a sub. I think he needs the game to be stretched with tired legs so that he can exploit space. Against City he is likely to be anonymous if he starts.
I would prefer Poveda as a starter, he is better with the ball in tight spaces and can draw a foul which will be invaluable as we will get pressed just as intently as we try to do likewise. Quality on the ball and not surrendering possession needlessly will be key to getting anything from the game.
Whoever is playing on the left will get little change out of Walker when it comes to pace.
As much as I admire Alioski for his service to the team he will be tormented by City if he starts, regardless of his position. Lacks concentration and composure, which is frequently exploited at this level. I would put Dallas as LB and play Shacks in the middle with Robert’s as we will need that energy to compete.

Smudge3920 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:41 pm Exactly Swannie...said it so many times , but some just will not let it go...when he has had the chance he has not taken it well enough to establish himeself back in the side, no amount of sentimentality will make it any different, sadly Pablo is not only over the hill, he is well on the downward slope... Time to just remember him as he was, I would hate to see him embarressed against Citeh... And if he plays and proves me wrong I will bare my arse in woolly's window...

Let's hope he plays and has a blinder then

whiteswan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:40 pm To be fair, none of us know exactly what's going on regarding Pablo....its all just guess work and supposition

Exactly Swannie...said it so many times , but some just will not let it go...when he has had the chance he has not taken it well enough to establish himeself back in the side, no amount of sentimentality will make it any different, sadly Pablo is not only over the hill, he is well on the downward slope... Time to just remember him as he was, I would hate to see him embarressed against Citeh... And if he plays and proves me wrong I will bare my arse in woolly's window...

Why would you put Summerville in a position of weakness for his first start, if you watch the U23's you'll have noticed he's way less effective on the left. I think the same applies to Poveda and Raphinha. Raph so much more dangerous when playing on the right.

We're looking for a left winger, Harrison, Alioski and Costa are our best three with Huggins the natural promotion from the 23's

It will be Costa although id prefer Poveda or Summerville.

I love Pablo as much as anyone, probably my favourite player with Aliiiiiiiii over the last few years.

But 36 year olds with a history of dodgy hammies dont play winger in the Premier league.

36 year olds with a history of dodgy hammies absolutely definitely dont play winger in a Bielsa side where all it takes is for one player to lose their man and the whole system is in trouble.

Risking Pablo against Man City playing on the wing would be insanity.

whiteswan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:40 pm To be fair, none of us know exactly what's going on regarding Pablo....its all just guess work and supposition

Exactly..

To be fair, none of us know exactly what's going on regarding Pablo....its all just guess work and supposition

I'm not a football fan & only watch some of the Leeds match highlights, I always want them to win though, use to watch final score when Leon was on his home & away trips.

I feel really sorry for Pablo

I would probably go with Finney on the wing.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1wenv

it will be Helder Starbucks on seniority - although i believe one of Huggins , Summerville or Poveda could do as good a job

Finnatic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:05 am Bielsa and his staff monitor every detail, data , whatever on every player.
Maybe Pablo's not up to it at PL levels? Maybe his legs have gone??
I bet the armband thing was forgotten about after the next game.

PS, I'd love him to play as the Pablo over the last three years, but not out wide anymore...even the cameo's he's played this season haven't been great.

I agree, but why do Alioski, Klich and Costa keep getting chances then? Hate the way we've treated Pablo, yet shown loyalty to others. Without Pablo, we wouldn't be in the PL.

Bielsa and his staff monitor every detail, data , whatever on every player.
Maybe Pablo's not up to it at PL levels? Maybe his legs have gone??
I bet the armband thing was forgotten about after the next game.

PS, I'd love him to play as the Pablo over the last three years, but not out wide anymore...even the cameo's he's played this season haven't been great.

1964white wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:41 am I understand he was disrespectful to his boss & has paid the price for his poor antics but surely his omission is disrespectful to one of our greatest players in the 21st century.

If he is still being punished for his mini tantrum it is very shortsighted, he must be back in the good books by now?

SG90 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:24 am Pablo could've come on v the blunts, but no, pecking order dictates Klich must come on, despite once again doing nothing. Unfortunately, due to favouritism, expect Klich starting every week next year despite not being good enough for PL.

Unfortunately seems to be the case, you can name the oncoming tactical subs as soon as the team & bench are announced.

1964white wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:41 am I understand he was disrespectful to his boss & has paid the price for his poor antics but surely his omission is disrespectful to one of our greatest players in the 21st century.

Pablo could've come on v the blunts, but no, pecking order dictates Klich must come on, despite once again doing nothing. Unfortunately, due to favouritism, expect Klich starting every week next year despite not being good enough for PL.

SG90 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:02 am Just find it weird how quickly Pablo was dumped, yet the likes of Klich and Costa continue to be given chances out of "loyalty".

I understand he was disrespectful to his boss & has paid the price for his poor antics but surely his omission is disrespectful to one of our greatest players in the 21st century.

danhirons wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:57 am Don't think pablo has it in his legs to play on the wings for us in the prem - but, saying that, he's not really been given a chance

Pablo doesn't need to play as an out & out winger, he always drifted right across the midfield when he played regularly anyway, he is likely to give his more than Costa because he has a football brain. Defensively Pablo will work his little socks off, another facet of his game where he is so much better than Costa!

As for Costa the strong Citeh defenders will eat him up & spit him out, that goes for Poveda too imo!

Pointless discussing as Costa will start anyway.

1964white wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:35 am I would say just a few games Harry, that's why he finds himself on the bench.

He returned to the first XI when Jack was out of form but didn't take his opportunity & was dropped yet again.

I do think he'll start due to the pecking order in place!

Pablo may as well leave the club, he has more skill in his big toe than most, unfortunately he is the forgotten man

Just find it weird how quickly Pablo was dumped, yet the likes of Klich and Costa continue to be given chances out of "loyalty".

Don't think pablo has it in his legs to play on the wings for us in the prem - but, saying that, he's not really been given a chance