Leeds Utd v Arsenal Match Thread - Raphinha, Phillips and Alioski start, Rodrigo makes the bench by

[faaip]

Looks like Raphinha replaces Costa or Costa starts for me..

[mothbanquet]

At least Raph's starting, we've got an injection of quality into the starting lineup compared to the last 2 games, not to mention Kalvin's back. That also means Klich will be getting further forward where he belongs. Feeling better right now, this will be better than what we've seen the past couple of performances.

[White Riot]

We'll regret not starting with Rodrigo

Exactly my thought when I saw the team sheet. Who is playing at 10?

[Velotrax]

At least Raph's starting, we've got an injection of quality into the starting lineup compared to the last 2 games, not to mention Kalvin's back. That also means Klich will be getting further forward where he belongs. Feeling better right now, this will be better than what we've seen the past couple of performances.

[Velotrax]

I still reckon we will lose, but we will give them a game, we def need some strengthening in Jan

[mothbanquet]

I still reckon we will lose, but we will give them a game, we def need some strengthening in Jan

Agreed, a point would be a good result tonight.

[White Riot]

rodrigo should be a starter

Fully agree, he's not been out with injury, just Covid quarantine protocol. How does Alioski start before Rodders

[rab_rant]

I suspect Raphinha at 10 and Ali out left.

Good call that's the way I see it as well.

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[White Riot]

I actually hoped that with Dallas playing 300 mins in these never-ending international matches MB would finally give Leif a chance at LB and put Dallas on the bench.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Looks like Raphinha replaces Costa or Costa starts for me..

I say the same. Alioski must be at left back. He wouldn't play Alioski on the wing ahead of Costa

[andrewjohnsmith]

I actually hoped that with Dallas playing 300 mins in these never-ending international matches MB would finally give Leif a chance at LB and put Dallas on the bench.

He'll never leave Dallas out unless its enforced

[White Riot]

Good call that's the way I see it as well.

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I hope that's the case, but MB has stated he sees Raphina primarily as a winger. If he's in at 10 then surely Costa would keep his place ahead of Alioski on RW?

[mothbanquet]

Need to get at them from start to finish, put a boot on their necks and not take it off.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Exactly my thought when I saw the team sheet. Who is playing at 10?

Has to be that Rodrigo is not 100%

Looks like no number 10, with a 3 man midfield

[White Riot]

He'll never leave Dallas out unless its enforced

Seems that way, I'm astonished that he's benched Costa, even though I was hoping Raph would get a go.

[andrewjohnsmith]

At least Raph's starting, we've got an injection of quality into the starting lineup

Can you imagine the quality when we get Raphinha and Rodrigo in the same lineup? I think it would have happened today, but guessing Rodrigo is not quite a 100%

[White Riot]

With Lacazette being benched, that undoubtedly means that Abaumeyang will move from the left and play at 9.

That's big danger for us as he's due some goals.

[mothbanquet]

I'm so chuffed for Kalvin getting all this big stage praise and recognition. His career's been made by Bielsa.

[mothbanquet]

Can you imagine the quality when we get Raphinha and Rodrigo in the same lineup? I think it would have happened today, but guessing Rodrigo is not quite a 100%

Not really a must-win for us tbh, better we not take risks.

[1964white]

Need to get at them from start to finish, put a boot on their necks and not take it off.

Absolutely