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I think the only place in the team that is really up for debate is striker. I would play the same team that started against city with perhaps Naughton taking Dier's place if he is fit. Lamela had a bad game but keep him in it form now, he has only played 8 games so far. Mason gives us a nice link between defence and attack that no other midfielder seems capable of doing at the moment.
Adebayor is our most 'senior' striker and naturally has started in the league all season because of this, whether he deserves this spot is widely argued as he has divided opinion so far this season. His hold up play is good and he is creating chances, for example, he did well to create the goal against Southampton. On the other hand has only scored one league goal so far.
Soldado played well against City if you ignore the penalty (as they said on the podcast; Aguero also missed a penalty that game). I enjoy watching him bring others into the game, I would like to see him start more games with Eriksen, Chadli and Lamela. Same problem as Adebayor, not many goals so far. As long as the team is scoring goals I am not too bothered about this.
Kane is the future, his performances have earned him the chance to play in the league side. On current form he is our best striker, he scores and creates goals. There is the risk of if we played Kane and he didn't perform Pochettino could come under some criticism for not starting Adebayor or our 26m striker, Soldado. I would like to see him given a run in the league but there is plenty of opportunities in the future.
I would quite like to see Soldado starting in the league, letting him have a run of games playing with Eriksen, Chadli, Lamela. Then in the Europa league and other cup games play Kane in the 'Chadli' role and Adebayor upfront.
tl;dr
I am not sure how I wrote so much, seemed like a quick point to make initially.
Adebayor is our most 'senior' striker and naturally has started in the league all season because of this, whether he deserves this spot is widely argued as he has divided opinion so far this season. His hold up play is good and he is creating chances, for example, he did well to create the goal against Southampton. On the other hand has only scored one league goal so far.
Soldado played well against City if you ignore the penalty (as they said on the podcast; Aguero also missed a penalty that game). I enjoy watching him bring others into the game, I would like to see him start more games with Eriksen, Chadli and Lamela. Same problem as Adebayor, not many goals so far. As long as the team is scoring goals I am not too bothered about this.
Kane is the future, his performances have earned him the chance to play in the league side. On current form he is our best striker, he scores and creates goals. There is the risk of if we played Kane and he didn't perform Pochettino could come under some criticism for not starting Adebayor or our 26m striker, Soldado. I would like to see him given a run in the league but there is plenty of opportunities in the future.
I would quite like to see Soldado starting in the league, letting him have a run of games playing with Eriksen, Chadli, Lamela. Then in the Europa league and other cup games play Kane in the 'Chadli' role and Adebayor upfront.
tl;dr
I am not sure how I wrote so much, seemed like a quick point to make initially.
[formation=4231, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Kane, Lamela, Kane][/formation]After watching the EL match today, it is clear. The team picks itself.
We all dream of that
Kane must play! Quite looking forward to it, hope its not another disappointing game.
Attacking 4 Kane, Lamela, Eriksen, Chadli? Harsh to drop Soldado but Kane + Lamela is on fire. Chadli has been amongst the goals and Eriksen is Eriksen.
Has to be. They've been our 4 best attacking players this season. There's really no arguing it.
Fazio is suspended guys...... 
Things I would like to see on Sunday
1) a more assured defence (Vertonghen being part of that defence)
2) Our play not being so narrow all the time, or if it is then for our full backs to be more advanced (this does allow us to be hit on the break if the two holding midfielders fall asleep)
3) Goals. League goals - and from our strikers.
1) a more assured defence (Vertonghen being part of that defence)
2) Our play not being so narrow all the time, or if it is then for our full backs to be more advanced (this does allow us to be hit on the break if the two holding midfielders fall asleep)
3) Goals. League goals - and from our strikers.
Lloris
Dier, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose
Capoue, Mason
Lamela, Eriksen, Chadli
Soldado
Would like to see Paulinho instead of Lamela, but we all know I wont, and ya'll with ridicule me for it.
Dier, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose
Capoue, Mason
Lamela, Eriksen, Chadli
Soldado
Would like to see Paulinho instead of Lamela, but we all know I wont, and ya'll with ridicule me for it.
Why Paulinho over Lamela if you don't mind me asking? I don't see Paulinho being at spurs long but who would take him.
I agree with your starting 11 but Kane instead or Soldado which won't happen
Wish there was a way we could crowbar Kane and Soldado in the same team without loosing one of Chadli, Lamela or Eriksen or sacrificing two holding midfielders (Capoue and Mason).
Team is shaping up in my opinion. Good times.
Team is shaping up in my opinion. Good times.
The fact we have 4 attacking positions which 5 players are impressing in (Soldado was decent at city so fuck you) is a good thing.
We usually have to pick the least shit 4 to play.
Fazio is suspended guys......
Can't believe someone has mentioned Paulinho!
Lloris
Dier - Kaboul - JV - Rose
Capoue - Eriksen
Lamela - Kane - Chadli
Solado
Maybe Stambouli in for Capoue if it's deemed a 26 year old fit male can't play 3 days after playing 90 mins in a low intensity Europa League game! Unlucky for Mason but I think after the pen miss last week we need to stick by Bobby and Kane must come in for someone. Chadli's been good this season & Lamela will be buzzing after the Rabona. Eriksen is a bit lightweight to play in the 2 I'm sure you will say, but we have to be brave and daring in games at home rather than drab and boring like we so often are!
Lloris
Dier - Kaboul - JV - Rose
Capoue - Eriksen
Lamela - Kane - Chadli
Solado
Maybe Stambouli in for Capoue if it's deemed a 26 year old fit male can't play 3 days after playing 90 mins in a low intensity Europa League game! Unlucky for Mason but I think after the pen miss last week we need to stick by Bobby and Kane must come in for someone. Chadli's been good this season & Lamela will be buzzing after the Rabona. Eriksen is a bit lightweight to play in the 2 I'm sure you will say, but we have to be brave and daring in games at home rather than drab and boring like we so often are!
Why Paulinho over Lamela if you don't mind me asking? I don't see Paulinho being at spurs long but who would take him.
I agree with your starting 11 but Kane instead or Soldado which won't happen
Lamela out, even though he's a great player, because:
- He started the EL game
- He struggled against City
- His performances in the league has been dropping
- He has given away goals, costing us points in several games
- The defensive mistakes, and a lack of offensive impact, is costing him confidence
- He needs positive experiences, isn't getting that in the PL at the moment
That being said, I don't mind if he plays. In my opinion we have 16+ players that deserves to start every game.
But more importantly, Paulinho in because:
- I haven't given up on him yet
- He's quality
- He must be given a chance to play with a team that can play to his strengths
- With Eriksen and Soldado you have players there who are great at taking advantage of good movement through good visjon and quick heads
- I think Newcastles defence is voulnerable to dynamic attacking play
- Paulinho is a dynamic player, and will give us more movement in the box against a team we need to score more than one goal against
- We need to give the guy a chance
Should probably get to play his games away from WHL though..
