[Albion] Team for Forest

[PILTDOWN MAN]

So a reminder, we played Sunday, then we play Wednesday, then Saturday, then Thursday, then Monday.

This works out as 5 games (including one lasting around 130 minutes plus penalties) in 15 days.

If we don’t rotate Wednesday, then when?

From the Chelsea game 8 days to the Semi, 3 to Forest, 4 to Wolves, 5 to Utd, 4 to Everton. Travel to Forest then stay at home for over a fortnight.

Nothing like the schedule of an EPL team.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

We have 2 games a week for the 5 weeks. We need to rotate the squad to give players a rest.

No we don't

 

[banjo]

If they’re fit they’ll want to be playing. Best squad please Roberto.

 

[Machiavelli]

I’d be surprised if March plays - I think he was playing through the pain after that ankle injury. Might be a chance for Buonanotte.

Assuming Welbeck and Ferguson are both injured, I would go with:

———————Steele
Veltman - Webster - Dunk - Estupinan
————-Gross - Caicedo
—Buonanotte - Mac Allister - Mitoma
———————Enciso

He played +90 minutes after that, and was up and down even towards the end of ET.

 

[Blues Guitarist]

No we don't

Yes we do. From the FA Cup semi final to the end of the season we have 10 games in five weeks from 23rd April to the 28th May (ok, 5 weeks plus one day).

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Yes we do. From the FA Cup semi final to the end of the season we have 10 games in five weeks from 23rd April to the 28th May (ok, 5 weeks plus one day).

Monday 8th to Sunday 14th

Plus you have to factor in the lack of travelling after Forest until Newcastle (Arsenal hardly counts)

 

[Luke93]

In my view he is one of several players who are going to be required to play a huge number of games in a very short period of time. He can’t possibly play every single game, so I am sure RDZ is looking at how many changes he can make to keep players fresh without upsetting the flow of the team too much.

Forest is one of our most winnable games remaining, and it’s in 2 days.

Why weaken our team for a crucial fixture? Estupinan plays if he’s fit. He’ll keep playing until he’s not, as should all of our first team players.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

My approach would be to start our best 11, but in this game and others use the bench much earlier and aim to use all subs in every game we play from now on.

 

[brighton_tom]

Was there any word on Welbeck’s injury?

It’s so frustrating that we don’t have a back-up option for Solly or Mitoma.

Im not sure Welbeck even has an injury. Undav was ready to come on well before Welbeck went down & he walked off the pitch fine.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I am actually anticipating a few changes on Wednesday night, for a freshen up and to manage the squad’s minutes.

Something like this is possible;

Steele
Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Colwill
Ayari, Caicedo
Buonanotte Mac Enciso
Undav

On the working basis that Welbeck and Ferguson are both injured and Steele is fully fit. Minutes for Gilmour and possibly Moran.

I'd be surprised to see Undav appear for us again.

But who knows.

My team for Forest is whoever Bob de Z, my Lord, picks. If Undav is there I will nod in approval.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Was there any word on Welbeck’s injury?

It’s so frustrating that we don’t have a back-up option for Solly or Mitoma.

Now is not the time to vent about squad depth. Winning with what is available is the art of the possible. All else is: all my eye and Betty Martin.

As Rik Mayall said in Bottom, to absolutely no effect:

"I wish, I just wish...everything could have been completely different"

 

[Arkwright]

Sunday, RDZ didn't really rotate the bench and I'm sure if Wellbeck hadn't taken a knock he would have played ninety minutes plus.
I can't see many changes just need to get both strikers fit.

 

[albionalex]

I'd be surprised to see Undav appear for us again.

But who knows.

My team for Forest is whoever Bob de Z, my Lord, picks. If Undav is there I will nod in approval.

We won't have much choice if we're missing Welbz and Ferguson for a few games.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

We won't have much choice if we're missing Welbz and Ferguson for a few games.

It will be what it will be.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Sunday, RDZ didn't really rotate the bench and I'm sure if Wellbeck hadn't taken a knock he would have played ninety minutes plus.
I can't see many changes just need to get both strikers fit.

Yes RDZ doesn't really change too much in the game if he doesn't have to. We were still looking dangerous right to the end so why change it?

I remember an interview with one of the well known managers (can't remember who!), he was asked why he didn't rotate with subs that much during the game. His reply, if I wanted that player on the pitch I'd have picked him. I know that's the opposite to someone like Potter, who couldn't decide who to play or what position but it sometimes does make sense to keep your first choice on the pitch if you can.

 

[Farehamseagull]

He played +90 minutes after that, and was up and down even towards the end of ET.

I was amazed he played on after that injury - the ocassion and adrenalin no doubt helping - and I will be pleasantly surprised if he’s not suffering from it now. Desperately hope he’s fit but wouldn’t be at all surprised if he’s not. Ankle injuries are crap.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Sanchez
Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Pervis
Caicedo, Gross
Solly, Mac, Mitoma
Enciso

Balls of Steele
Shit house Balls, Brighton Balls, Wellhard Balls, Pervy Balls
Balls all over, Mac Balls
Sky-high Balls, TurnBalls, Tidy Balls
JulioBalls

 

[Hugo Rune]

I am actually anticipating a few changes on Wednesday night, for a freshen up and to manage the squad’s minutes.

Something like this is possible;

Steele
Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Colwill
Ayari, Caicedo
Buonanotte Mac Enciso
Undav

On the working basis that Welbeck and Ferguson are both injured and Steele is fully fit. Minutes for Gilmour and possibly Moran.

I think there may well be changes too.

I can’t see how Pascal could run another metre after what appeared to be the marathon length he did on Sunday.

———————-Steele———————
Veltman——Dunk—Colwill—Estupinian
————Gilmour———Caicedo———
Buonanotte———Ayari————--Enciso
———————-Undav———————

March, Mac, Mitoma & Moran to come on if things go very wrong with possibly Lallana making an appearance too. No Moder yet but it would have been great to have another player beginning with ‘M’ on the bench.

 

[Arkwright]

Yes RDZ doesn't really change too much in the game if he doesn't have to. We were still looking dangerous right to the end so why change it?

I remember an interview with one of the well known managers (can't remember who!), he was asked why he didn't rotate with subs that much during the game. His reply, if I wanted that player on the pitch I'd have picked him. I know that's the opposite to someone like Potter, who couldn't decide who to play or what position but it sometimes does make sense to keep your first choice on the pitch if you can.

Totally agree with keeping your best players on the pitch, however you could argue no one on the bench had the ability to improve or change the game. We clearly missed Ferguson, Lallana and Lamptey.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

So a reminder, we played Sunday, then we play Wednesday, then Saturday, then Thursday, then Monday.

This works out as 5 games (including one lasting around 130 minutes plus penalties) in 15 days.

If we don’t rotate Wednesday, then when?

Maybe if a player looks out of sorts in training, otherwise maybe not at all. We have 9 Cup Finals ahead to win a place in Europe. RDZ will pick a team to win rather than a team to rest legs. I don't see more than a couple of changes per game, if that. Apart from the Steele/Sanchez and Webster/Colwill swaps and the Welbeck/Ferguson injury and recovery decisions, nothing looks obvious unless players don't show up in training. My guess is that every player will be up for the challenge and all want to play every game to finish the season on a high. RDZ will pick his strongest team and strongest bench for every match.