On the 11 vs. City, I think there are really only two choices for Jürgen to make.
Ali is in goal, Trent and Robbo at fullbacks of course, and Joe Gomez will start. He basically will have to choose between Matip, Phillips and Rhys Williams. For me, if Matip is truly fit, he comes in. You want that experience and he is the best passer out of the back of those three.
Hendo and Gini both have to start in midfield, and I don't think there can be any thought of dropping Sadio, Mo or Diogo at this point, so long as they are all fit.
So really it is what to do about that third midfield role, the one that pushes a bit further forward. For me the choices are Bobby (my expected choice by Jürgen), Thiago (who I expect will be on the bench) or Milner (if Jürgen is looking for something else from that position).
2 choices - three players per choice. It will be interesting and we'll see how the week unfolds with fitness, etc.
Looking forward to this match, but still enjoying the afterglow of today's contest.
Logged