Predicted line up

Pope

Livramento, Schar, Burn, Kelly

Tonali, Bruno, Big Joe,

Barnes, Isak, Gordon.

That's a very strong starting 11.

Id be delighted to see that starting eleven this afternoon very strong in all areas.

That line-up sounds about right, but Longstaff may just get another nod for Tonali to ease him back into the team after his international exploits.
Krafth's carrying a knock, isn't he, so I'd guess Schar fits right back in, which we'd all prefer, I think. Nothing against Krafth though, who's been very good.

Hall for Kelly would be stronger, imo.

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Originally Posted by Zippity

Hall for Kelly would be stronger, imo.

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I agree. It's nice to know we have decent options.

Longstaff and Murphy both start :( Barnes and Tonali on the bench pathetic. Barnes was great against Spurs and Tonali was Italys best player in the week yet we still get longstaff andf Murphy starting instead only at Newcastle :(

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Originally Posted by MidsMagpie

Longstaff and Murphy both start :( Barnes and Tonali on the bench pathetic. Barnes was great against Spurs and Tonali was Italys best player in the week yet we still get longstaff andf Murphy starting instead only at Newcastle :(

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Yeah, a fkn crime that. I'd be piissed off if I was Sandro or Harvey. I wonder what the thinking is from EH, I trust his judgement but this is pushing it IMO.

It’s a game of 90 minutes. I’ll wait till after the match to criticize!!!!

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Originally Posted by Sclox

Yeah, a fkn crime that. I'd be piissed off if I was Sandro or Harvey. I wonder what the thinking is from EH, I trust his judgement but this is pushing it IMO.

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I'm going to go with:

Tonali played 2 games in a week after a very long time out of playing competitive matches.

Murphy is in because wolves rely on their lb doing most of their attacking as shown if you check out average positions so far this season. Murphy will help nullify that threat in a way Gordon won't.

I'm sure Eddie has other reasons too...let's see how it works.

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Originally Posted by toptoon

It’s a game of 90 minutes. I’ll wait till after the match to criticize!!!!

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But if you are on the bench, it’s 99% certain that you’ll only get a snifff somepoint after 65 mins.

Can’t say Gordon has been unfit, yet started him 3 games and seen him start 2 games in a week for England, and say that Tonali isn’t fit to start.

Eddie got stick from Bournemouth fans for playing second rate/under performing players… starting to feel a bit like that with Longstaff.

That said, Sean will probably grab a brace today 🤣