Team for Bern ?

[TippEverton]

Just been looking at their squad with only one name recognizable to me, Hoarau, used to play for PSG, so by that reckoning I think we'l scrape through on away goals.

Also, a quick look at the league table sees them 10 points adrift of the all conquering rs side Basel in 3rd place.

Howard
Coleman Stones Jagielka Baines
McCarthy Besic
Mirallas Barkley Oviedo
Lukaku

 

[Furey1878]

As much as I hate to say it, maybe Barry should play given he's suspended for our next 2 league games, give Besic a rest, and mix up some game time between Gibson and McCarthy.

 

[Furey1878]

I'd also look on starting Garbutt, maybe bring Oviedo off the bench to one of the wings later on in the game.

 

[Dozbik]

Oviedo at LW, Garbutt at LB. Give Koné a game finally. Alcaraz at CB. Joel.

 

[Khalekan]

Is Barry available for this?

Is his ban applicable to domestic games only?

 

[tiny_jacky]

I think it is a good chance for us to search for a balanced formation since we are too defensive at the moment. So I would like to see something like this:

Robles
Besic Jagielka Stones
Lennon McCarthy Baines Garbutt
Barkley
Kone Lukaku​

 

[Lionel Naismith]

As long as he doesnt play Naisy or ross on the wing the team picks itself

 

[Christiffa25]

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As long as he doesnt play Naisy or ross on the wing the team picks itself

He's done it all season don't see him changing now. Could of started last night with 2 genuine wingers in Lennon and Mirallas yet chose to play naismith wide.

 

[naughtyyoungboy]

So in summary I expect us to set up with 9 defenders and Rom or Kone chillin' in the other half of the pitch

don't tell martinez because this could definitely work out for you.

 

[Lionel Naismith]

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He's done it all season don't see him changing now. Could of started last night with 2 genuine wingers in Lennon and Mirallas yet chose to play naismith wide.

It obviously doesn't work so he should just play Atsu now that he's back and in great form and drop this seasons favourites Naismith and Barry

 

[naughtyyoungboy]

Just been looking at their squad with only one name recognizable to me, Hoarau, used to play for PSG, so by that reckoning I think we'l scrape through on away goals.

it's not names that win a game.

our next transfers to bigger leagues will be sanogo and steffen. they're brilliant and can make the difference in a game.

btw. we have a londoner in our squad

 

[messymascot]

Robles
Coleman Stones Jagielka Garbutt
Besic Gibson Barry
Mirallas Kone Oviedo

Howard Alcaraz McCarthy Barkley Naismith Atsu Lukaku

I wouldn't even risk Baines if he's fit as I would want him available for Leicester. McCarthy on bench as I would manage his game time until he's fully up and running. Lukaku needs a rest as does Naismith. Atsu will hopefully be back with a spring in his step but maybe starting would be too much as he hasn't worked with the team for over a month. I like Oviedo and Mirallas on opposite wings as we can swap them over and present there fullbacks with different problems depending on whose on which side. I'd play Robles as given his form he deserves to play in at least one competition.

 

[Fresh Prince of Belle Val]

Strongest possible team. A knockout football mentality should help our league results too.

 

[Come on Lad]

Strongest side available for me. Baines in for Oviedo if fit. Mirrallas in for Lennon.

 

[penev10]

Set up for the counter ala Wolfsburg away. We've managed to hold tight against much better teams than YBB recently so should be no problems. Can see us getting a lot of joy on the break and winning away.