This feels like a must-win, to cement our return to form over recent games. With Raph and Rod back in the mix, and Brighton going through a five game winless stretch, the key for me is our ability to score when we are in control of the game. Against Wolves, Leicester and Spurs, we enjoyed long periods of dominance yet our return was a just a goal a game. Brighton have lost their last two, against Villa and Southampton, without scoring a goal.
They have scored the same number of goals as us overall, but their defence has let in six fewer goals. We were poor against them last season, but we are in slightly better form than they are. Everything is pointing to a low-scoring encounter.
So what would work up front for us against Brighton? Raph and Rod will bring more incisiveness, but who will make way for them? James will surely get the nod. Then you have Harrison and Gelhardt. Behind them, Forshaw and KP.
From the point of view of balance, I would like to see Gelhardt start again up front. He managed a couple of shots on target and looks like a player who can put the ball in the net at this level. Harrison had some good moments against Spurs, including the assist, but he and James seemed to get in each other's way. At the moment, James is the more threatening of the two. However, Bielsa might put Rod at centre-forward, with James, Harrison and Raph making up the rest of the front line.
Up front for me, James, Gelhardt, Rod and Raph. I think one goal will decide this. Hopefully this line-up can secure the win.
Front line for Brighton
posted on 25/11/21
Your on the Championship board. Is this a "sign" of fings to come...ha,ha....
posted on 26/11/21
easy win
posted on 26/11/21
comment by kammys left foot (U21862)
posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago
easy win
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The kiss of death...
posted on 26/11/21
Will be a very tough game and we have a horrible record there. We're not holding out at the minute and will need to either play well for the full 90, or get a bit/lot of luck.
posted on 26/11/21
comment by Lorralorimer (U18994)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
comment by kammys left foot (U21862)
posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago
easy win
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The kiss of death...
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posted on 26/11/21
we couldn't beat tottenham. let that sink in.
posted on 26/11/21
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 3 hours, 5 minutes ago
we couldn't beat tottenham. let that sink in.
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don't get your point
posted on 26/11/21
comment by kammys left foot (U21862)
posted 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 3 hours, 5 minutes ago
we couldn't beat tottenham. let that sink in.
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don't get your point
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the point being they`re the worst team weve lost to this year. we`ll have to really up our game to beat brighton.