Douglas

Was just wondering after Saturday performance, if Douglas should retain his place at left back or not?

Personally I think he should keep his place as I think he helps to balance the team out? Not suggesting Dallas or Alioski have done anything wrong, I just prefer having a defender in that position more so than a winger.

Is Dallas available for Thursday? If he is...and with Bielsa's view of sticking with the same side if possible, I'm sure he will be back in. And you'd have to say he has been one of our better performers this season, so no gripe from me if it happens.

like Alioski myself, more direct, brings a quick urgency to the attack, Dallas anywhere in the team, hes quality. Douglas can do one.

He was solid on Saturday.

Great problem for MB to have.

I'd like to see Alioski moved up to mid and Costa sit this one out. Stoke will park the bus and Costa struggles with that. Hard for him to get a head of steam up or running room. Alioski is much more direct and physical.