West Brom v Leeds Utd - Match Thread

[YorkshireSquare]

Hopefully we push Kalvin back into DMF, there is no one to replace Klich right now but I'd expect a similar performance from him if he plays as the 4

Team selection is really tough right now and it seems we're almost playing a 5-1-4 (if Kalvin plays sweeper) with Rodrigo as the false 9

Allardyce has played one up top last two games, would expect the same and therefore Phillips to push back into defensive midfield. Going to be packed in the middle of the park, expect them to sit back in two lines, Rodrigo needs to drop back and help Klich but I'd be tempted to play Shack in there with him.

[YorkshireSquare]

In add odd piece of symmetry Leeds' first and last games of 2020 will have been against West Brom.

[White Riot]

Liverpool missed a hatful of chances in the first-half & then allowed the baggies back in the game as their midfield went AWOL

A replica of some Leeds displays

That match was similar to our's against Burnley. Just WBA never came out of their half in the first 45 minutes. Like us LFC should have buried them first half and didn't so like Burnley it gave them hope.

Need to play as we did first half against Burnley and get our shooting boots on.

[White Riot]

Obviously 2 or 3 central defenders depends on the WBA formation .

WBA play 11 at the back

[rab_rant]

West Brom will be without the suspended Jake Livermore and the injured trio of Hal Robson-Kanu, Kyle Bartley and Conor Townsend when they play Leeds United on Tuesday, according to BBC Sport.

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[CHAPELALLMAN]

Obviously 2 or 3 central defenders depends on the WBA formation .

I think they play 4-4-2 so Bielsa automatically uses 3 CBs against two strikers. Chances are Phillips will continue as a CB.

[CHAPELALLMAN]

Hopefully we push Kalvin back into DMF, there is no one to replace Klich right now but I'd expect a similar performance from him if he plays as the 4

Team selection is really tough right now and it seems we're almost playing a 5-1-4 (if Kalvin plays sweeper) with Rodrigo as the false 9

As Bielsa automatically plays 3 CBs against two strikers I would think that Phillips will remain as a CB. Unless Llorente is fit again I'm not sure who else he would bring in.

[Irish Ian]

WBA are very physical. I wonder how Ailioski will do

They actually looked decent in the 2nd half v Liverpool when they pressed higher.

Well organised and patient.

For us to win I think we need to fire a few in from outside the area.

[Cjay]

Some talk that Paddy Bamford was holding his leg after Burnley and may not he fit.

When asked about Bamford's fitness Bielsa replied "i dont know".

Hope he is we dont need any more injuries, our squad is paper thin at the best of times.

However, may we finally get to see Rodrigo in his preferred position?

Probably not, MB would likely give Roberts yet another chance.

[Peter in Blackpool]

Team selection is really tough right now and it seems we're almost playing a 5-1-4 (if Kalvin plays sweeper) with Rodrigo as the false 9

not if you are Bielsa.

Any inuries or suspensions? if yes replace like for like, if not same team

simples

[1964white]

Some talk that Paddy Bamford was holding his leg after Burnley and may not he fit.

When asked about Bamford's fitness Bielsa replied "i dont know".

Hope he is we dont need any more injuries, our squad is paper thin at the best of times.

However, may we finally get to see Rodrigo in his preferred position?

Probably not, MB would likely give Roberts yet another chance.

That comment doesn't sound good from his press conference

[Scoobychief]

if no bamford then its rodrigo upfront for me and hernandez and raphinha in midfield, please no roberts anywhere near the starting 11

[1964white]

WBA are very physical. I wonder how Ailioski will do

Hope Ali doesn't play (he will do of course) has been very poor of late, consistency is not Ali's middle name

[andrewjohnsmith]

However, may we finally get to see Rodrigo in his preferred position?

Probably not, MB would likely give Roberts yet another chance.

I was thinking about rotation and fresh legs. We know Bielsa likes Roberts so I'm thinking he's even a contender for the 10 role. Would be even less surprised to see him start if Bamford is out.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Hope Ali doesn't play (he will do of course) has been very poor of late, consistency is not Ali's middle name

To Alioskis credit he never stops running. 2 games in 48 hours. I think he's a dead cert.

[Carrick Dave]

I was thinking about rotation and fresh legs. We know Bielsa likes Roberts so I'm thinking he's even a contender for the 10 role. Would be even less surprised to see him start if Bamford is out.

Sadly I think you might be right AJS, but perhaps today will be the day he finally steps up and makes a contribution. Having said that, I'd like to see Rodrigo getting a run out up front myself if Paddy does turn out to be crocked.

[1964white]

To Alioskis credit he never stops running. 2 games in 48 hours. I think he's a dead cert.

Wing-backs are suppose to stop crosses coming into the box, generally he's not in sight caught out of position, he can't defend.

We need a proper LB, Davis maybe a better option right now!

[andrewjohnsmith]

Wing-backs are suppose to stop crosses coming into the box, generally he's not in sight caught out of position, he can't defend.

We need a proper LB, Davis maybe a better option right now!

Not disagreeing that Davis would be a better LB. Just guessing that given Alioskis energy and Bielsas reluctance to change, that he'll play again today.

[John in Louisiana]

Hope Ali doesn't play (he will do of course) has been very poor of late, consistency is not Ali's middle name

But if he's been poor of late and is also inconsistent, then surely he will play very well today.

[The Subhuman]