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But the starting line-up is broke so shouldn't we fix the parts (Aurier, Sissoko, Winks) that aren't working?
Winks had his best game for a while vs Leicester. I can't see him being dropped.
There's no-one to replace Aurier.
Sissoko is one of Mourinho's favourites. I can't see him not starting.
Gedson, Tanganga or a back 3 with Moura or Bergwijn used as a RWB are all better options than Aurier.
Winks likely has to start because the lack of options if we use Skipp as a replacement for Sissoko.
Sissoko being one of Jose's favorites and likely to start doesn't mean he should start.
You mean the same team that is on a 3 match winning streak?
You should actually watch the games.
I have watched the games and Aurier, Sissoko and Winks have not been good enough. We are winning in spite of them not because of them.
It is not like those 3, Aurier and Sissoko especially, are getting widespread praise during or after the games, many people have pointed out the issues they have.
So you ignore what is actually happening in the game and instead go with the end result?
I prefer to look at how we got to those wins and select a team that is best suited for us to win the next game rather than just ignore reality and assume because we won last game that means we will win the next one as well.
Ok, see if you make the changes and we lose, then what?
It’s the final game of the season, and a must win. Just keep it as is for one final game.
If you keep the same team and lose then what? What if we lose because of a common Sissoko giveaway? An Aurier brainfart? Winks back passing his way into our goal?
I would hope that our manager no matter who it is would be confident enough to pick a line-up based on merit and performance rather than just because we won a game. I hope when we are paying Jose 15 million that he does more than just say well we beat Leicester with this line-up so no need to actually evaluate players and put out our best squad.
If we win a game without Harry, Son and Hugo should we then sit them on the bench just because for the next game?
The Leicester game was the first time in a long time that I saw Sissoko and Winks in the starting lineup and didn't grip the towel rack in silence.
I trust that Jose knows what he is doing. Even if I don't personally like it. I like winning more and after all these years maybe the manager knows more than me.
I trust that Jose knows what he is doing. Even if I don't personally like it. I like winning more and after all these years maybe the manager knows more than me.
Give up mate. You’re an idiot.
LOL
When all you have is pathetic personal attacks it really shows how weak you argument is.
The fact that you are defending having Aurier and Sissoko in the line-up shows even more how awful your argument is.
You're clueless.
Play people in the position they've played for years.
I feel the same about Aurier, but unless you delve into the Academy, we don't have a specialist fullback/wingback. Aurier will start.
It's the last game of the season and he won't start messing with players/formation. Tanganga hasn't played for months. Gedson/Lucas/Bergwign are not specialist defenders. Aurier will start. As will Winks and Sissoko.
I don't know if we you remember the time we tried Son as wingback. It was catastrophic.
I know Aurier will start he has started all year when he shouldn't why would we be smart enough now to start.
As for a specialist RB/RWB, even though Aurier has played RB his whole career his hasn't shown any ability to play it. Anyone whether they have or haven't ever played the position would be a better option than this loser even if he has supposedly played the position longer.
Crock Zaha early and 2 own goals ?I’m going for a Jose masterclass: 1% possession, zero shots on target, 2-0 win.
One last push and trust in Chelski and we are there.
Looking forward to missing Church afternoon services next season!
Looking forward to missing Church afternoon services next season!