Thomas has certainly gone off the boil in his CDM role (though his cameo as a CH was quite eye-catching). His passing has become really poor so maybe it's worth trying but maybe not THIS weekend!
Otherwise a back 5 would be an option. Uwakwe was signed as a LWB/winger so maybe it would suit him too though Adebisi is good going forward and would suit that line-up.
However it would mean someone misses out, possibly midfield. We need some extra attacking intent from midfield so could we play Ainley AND Brook.