kirsikka
UTC Legend
With Lerma out of the equation that leaves a big dilemma for our next match. After that first half performance, the logical thing to do would be keep the same set-up but I'm not sure it will be nearly as effective without Lerma screening in front of the defence.
If King is back and considered fit to start then I don't think there will be any debate, Eddie will go 4-4-1-1 with him in for Lerma. If he isn't then it looks a straight choice between L Cook into the midfield with the same formation or Solanke into the more forward role.
Tough one to call. L Cook hasn't covered himself in glory but then has been played out of position a lot. Solanke's best performance for use was in his last league game but prior to that he was in danger of giving Chukki a good name.
I think I'd go the Lewis Cook option. As much as it's a shame to shift Billing around when he's started to look effective again, he seems to be the only option to fill in the Lerma role.
Before anyone suggests it, if Surman is dropped in there I think they'll just manouveur the ball around him and tear us apart. He simply doesn't have the mobility.
If King is back and considered fit to start then I don't think there will be any debate, Eddie will go 4-4-1-1 with him in for Lerma. If he isn't then it looks a straight choice between L Cook into the midfield with the same formation or Solanke into the more forward role.
Tough one to call. L Cook hasn't covered himself in glory but then has been played out of position a lot. Solanke's best performance for use was in his last league game but prior to that he was in danger of giving Chukki a good name.
I think I'd go the Lewis Cook option. As much as it's a shame to shift Billing around when he's started to look effective again, he seems to be the only option to fill in the Lerma role.
Before anyone suggests it, if Surman is dropped in there I think they'll just manouveur the ball around him and tear us apart. He simply doesn't have the mobility.