Id still like to see Chadli in the first 11, possibly for Lamela. Dembele could play on the right cutting in on his only foot, Eriksen in the middle where he is at his best and Chadli down the left. (he also would offer better protection for Rose than Eriksen does)

9 months on it seems that Poch pretty much knows his first eleven now.

The only positions he seems to alternate now are CB - Dier or Fazio, LB - Rose or Davies and Maybe one or two of the attacking three to play with Eriksen - Chadli, Dembele, Lamela and Townsend vying for two places.

That's the thing though, it involves more tinkering and putting another player in a position he's not used to. Poch has a hard job

RE your second point, that is all true. I think he should stick with Dier. No idea who offers more to the team out of Lamela, Townsend and Chadli

I think the side that beat Chelsea is probably our most balanced XI., and the one I'd play against better sides.

Dembele in Mason's place (who misses out)
Chadli in on the left
Eriksen central
Townsend for Lamela

Debate over Fazio or Dier partnering Verts

The big question is will Poch stick with Vorm for the cup final over Lloris.

I like Vorm, he's a good keeper and i understand the loyalty thing but i'll be fuming if Poch dosent play Lloris in the final.

We have got to play our best team and we will probably need Hugo's heroics at some point in the game.

Besides, he is our captain and must play every game.