So this is the most full our squad has been in probably 3 years with only 7 injuries to contend with.
With that in mind who do we want to see start. Who would be your team?
Big Wembley pitch, and it's a shame Trent is not playing as I always feel we expose him and Liverpool's high line when we play them.
Our issue in past matches has been finishing chances with mount, pulisic and havertz all missing huge chances.
There was also the lukaku offside which I am still not sure how it was offside but hey ho.
I would start pacey wide wingers and get palmer and gallagher on the ball to feed them from the outset.
Might not be as easy as Bradley looks a real player and Liverpool with Konate (excellent this year) will likely be more solid defensively than previous years.
I would also keep petrovic in goal who, despite us conceding a lot, has been impressive.
Chillwell has not been great since returning from injury but is slowly improving, and if nothing else, just offers balance to the side.
Don't necessarily like palmer in the false 9 however feel we need pace on the wings, and jackson and mudryk, for their lack of quality, work hard too.
Petrovic
Gusto Disasi Colwill Chillwell
Caicedo Enzo
Mudryk Gallagher Jackson
Palmer
What would your teams be?
Cup final team v Liverpool
posted on 23/2/24
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
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comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 5 hours ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 1 second ago
Big Wembley pitch, and it's a shame Trent is not playing as I always feel we expose him and Liverpool's high line when we play them.
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It's a shame he isn't playing. He hurts teams badly and the trade off is well worth it. Looking at recent results between us I wouldn't say Chelsea have exposed him too much in the end.
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I mean could use your exact logic, with liverpool scoring 0 goals against us in the last 2 finals to say he doesn't hurt teams badly.
But my point still stands, we all know the trade off Trent brings.
Our poor finishing shouldn't mask that.
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We just pumped Chelsea badly.
You were the one that made the initial claim anyway and seeing as you haven't scored against us either how did you reckon TAA not playing is a disadvantage to Chelsea?
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our forwards missing chances shouldnt have any bearing on rating the defensive perfomances of players/teams.
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It's not just Chelsea players that miss chances. In fact, check the stats.
posted on 23/2/24
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 34 minutes ago
Did you forget bradley played in the "pumping" and not trent?
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Naah, just thought I'd randomly point out we scored a bagful against you recently.
posted on 23/2/24
Mudryk does not start for me.
Front three shd either be Jackson Nkunku Palmer
Or Jackson Palmer Sterling/Maduke.
posted on 23/2/24
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comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 5 hours ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 1 second ago
Big Wembley pitch, and it's a shame Trent is not playing as I always feel we expose him and Liverpool's high line when we play them.
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It's a shame he isn't playing. He hurts teams badly and the trade off is well worth it. Looking at recent results between us I wouldn't say Chelsea have exposed him too much in the end.
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I mean could use your exact logic, with liverpool scoring 0 goals against us in the last 2 finals to say he doesn't hurt teams badly.
But my point still stands, we all know the trade off Trent brings.
Our poor finishing shouldn't mask that.
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We just pumped Chelsea badly.
You were the one that made the initial claim anyway and seeing as you haven't scored against us either how did you reckon TAA not playing is a disadvantage to Chelsea?
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our forwards missing chances shouldnt have any bearing on rating the defensive perfomances of players/teams.
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It's not just Chelsea players that miss chances. In fact, check the stats.
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Don't get the relevance.
Said the final could have been 4-4
posted on 23/2/24
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 5 hours, 8 minutes ago
Also trent is not one of the best players in the league lol
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Nick can’t help himself. Tries to put himself across as a serious poster and then posts this utter nonsense.
posted on 23/2/24
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 5 hours ago
comment by "Just stay away from white conservative parts of America if you have a gun Mamba. That's all I ask." (U1282)
posted 1 second ago
Big Wembley pitch, and it's a shame Trent is not playing as I always feel we expose him and Liverpool's high line when we play them.
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It's a shame he isn't playing. He hurts teams badly and the trade off is well worth it. Looking at recent results between us I wouldn't say Chelsea have exposed him too much in the end.
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I mean could use your exact logic, with liverpool scoring 0 goals against us in the last 2 finals to say he doesn't hurt teams badly.
But my point still stands, we all know the trade off Trent brings.
Our poor finishing shouldn't mask that.
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We just pumped Chelsea badly.
You were the one that made the initial claim anyway and seeing as you haven't scored against us either how did you reckon TAA not playing is a disadvantage to Chelsea?
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our forwards missing chances shouldnt have any bearing on rating the defensive perfomances of players/teams.
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It's not just Chelsea players that miss chances. In fact, check the stats.
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Don't get the relevance.
Said the final could have been 4-4
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You don't get he relevance? Maybe you should read the comment I'm replying to, which was not made by you.
posted on 23/2/24
Well...id start Nkunku
posted on 23/2/24
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 5 hours, 8 minutes ago
Also trent is not one of the best players in the league lol
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Nick can’t help himself. Tries to put himself across as a serious poster and then posts this utter nonsense.
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Always talking trash about Liverpool trying to get bites too.
Yawn.com
posted on 23/2/24
Liverpool and circling the forum looking for something to be offended by and then derailing an article.
Shock horror.
I think being pleased TAA is playing would be over the top, but I can understand the point.
Particularly prior to his role changing a little, there were times - particularly in the big games - where he’s targeted by the opposition.
In a cup final against a top quality Liverpool side, it’s not unreasonable to think that might have been a tactic.
That said though, in a game where we’d expect Liverpool to have more of the ball, I think it’s quite clear that he’ll be a loss to Liverpool.
posted on 24/2/24
Couldn't really argue against the same line that started against City.
Only one I might like to see start if fully fit is Nkunku but can't make my mind up lol.
Was a little disappointed with his level when he came on against City just seemed a little slow or reserved in his movement .
Maybe just looking a little rusty still or maybe the fact that just lacked support up top given that the subs made at that time were offensive sacrifices in favour of defensive ones in Trev and Casadei.
I will be going there optimistic, certainly capable of getting a result but needs everybody to be on it from the start.