Match Thread Southampton v Everton (Sunday 25 October 14:00)

[ajo18]

Although Godfrey was fantastic last weekend when he came on, I think Kenny hasn't done much wrong and deserves a chance to fill in for Coleman (seems as it's his natural position and that's why he's in the squad). If we're struggling in the game maybe we can bring on Godfrey and go to a back 3. I also think this game is perfectly set up for Gordon to replace Richarlison. I know Iwobi has done alright but Gordon is better on the counter attack, more of a goal threat and he's done nothing wrong this season. I know they're all big games but if we can win this, it says a lot about our character given the sh*t storm we've had in the media this week. Go out there and show everyone why we're top of the league and get everyone saying positive things about us again. UTFT.

 

[UptheTofees]

I would really like to see Gordon get 20 to 30 minutes here. I say that because I dount he starts. Iwobi has gotten the benefit of the dount both on the squad call ups plus on the field all season long. Would be shocked if Carlo makes a switch to Gordon to whom he has relied on very little this season.

I do, however, hope it is Gordon and not Bernard who assumes that first attacking option off the bench that Iwobi had. I keep hearing about this kid and his skills and I want to see what he can do. If there is talent, would like to see him developed.

 

[ajo18]

 

[Joe123451978]

Ffsssssss

 

[ForeverBlue92]

No James or Richarlison

Be very shocked if we get a win now tbh

 

[UptheTofees]

FFs. We need him, especially without Richy.

 

[Jacob]

Id prefer "Unfortunately, James was fouled and injured by a VVD tackle...."

 

[Thetigerblue]

No James or Richarlison

Be very shocked if we get a win now tbh

I’ll be shocked if we don’t win. I think we have a different Everton now.

 

[Jim Hopper]

Interesting that Everton have done an interview or pre game interview with Carlo before the game. Is this a possible media ban? I certainly hope so.

 

[mccole]

No Richarlison, Coleman or James so our first big test of the season.

Pickford
Godfrey - Keane - Mina - Digne
Doucoure - Allen - Gomes
Iwobi - DCL - Bernard

Gordon could be called on instead of Bernard and also Sigurdsson for Gomes.

This will be a very scrappy game but we still have genuine quality in Digne, Allen and DCL so we'll be looking for Iwobi and Bernard to take their chances.

 

[Wat Tyler]

Iwobi and Bernard are downgrades on Richarlison and James no matter how you want to look at it.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Christ

Hoping to god it's precautionary more than anything. Real test of character on Sunday for the rest of the team now.

 

[Lob]

Massive loss for us that. Just hope that the others are all hyped and up for it because any team would struggle losing their 2 best players us included.

 

[Jadubsee]

Interesting to see what happens now. Suspect we will see Iwobi on the right and Gordon on the left now, unless we change the system.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

I’ll be shocked if we don’t win. I think we have a different Everton now.

As good as a team is take two top forwards out and its very difficult - look at Liverpool without Mane or City without Aguero & Jesus.

Hopefully with the game being 3 days away he might make it.