Quote Originally Posted by 9goals2hattricks3pen View Post
With the present personnel and everyone fit I would go

Johnstone

Then a flat back four of Dawson Hegazi Bartley Gibbs

2 holding midfielders in front of them. They need protecting! Livermore Barry

2 flying wingers Phillips Sako. Their defensive duties should be minimal with 6 behind them.

Barnes as the No 10

Gayle.

On the bench I would have both Burke and Leko as impact players to replace any of the front 4 who aren't doing their stuff on the day.

For me that strengthens the defence but still gives us sufficient goal threat.
Almost spot on, but I am not sure about including Bartley. That said he may be okay in a back 4. If not move Dawson inside and play Mears, who reportedly played well in midweek at right back. I don't think we should have sent Wilson out on loan again.