Team vs Brighton

Team vs Brighton

The balance in our 3-5-2 is not perfect with Mee on the left of a back three definitely an issue with his lack of pace. Particularly if we step up our defensive line chasing a goal at any point.

Plus no Ajer or Roerslev to play in that role on the right side of the back three. We’d end up sat very deep.

Also in the home game vs Brighton, we played 4-3-3. So I’d go with the same here.

Assuming Janelt, Ajer, Roerslev and KLP are all still injured:

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Could argue Onyeka over Dasilva for some more combativeness in midfield given the opposition. And if you’re going to be more attacking, you could argue Damsgaard over Dasilva as well. But I like JDS, and he’s the only one that hasn’t been on international duty, so he gets the nod from me.
 

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londondude said:
Raya
Jansson Pinnock Mee
Hickey Jensen Norgaard Janelt Henry
Mbeumo Toney
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I’ll be extremely worried if we have Jansson and Mee as our wide centre-backs. Wouldn’t rule it out though.
 

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londondude said:
Raya
Jansson Pinnock Mee
Hickey Jensen Norgaard Janelt Henry
Mbeumo Toney
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Jansson won’t play right side of a back three will be either Ajer (if fit), Roerslev or Zanke. Don’t think Janelt will be available so either Onyeka or Damsgaard, I would go with former for this game.
 

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I think it’ll be back to 3 at the back. Assuming no KLP, Ajer and Janelt then:

Raya

Roerslev Pinnock Mee

Hickey Jensen Norgaard Damsgaard Henry

Mbeumo Toney

Subs: Strakosha, Stevens, Zanka, Jansson, Onyeka, Dasilva, Ghoddos, Wissa, Schade

I think Roerslev has more mobility as RCB which is important against the fluid front line Brighton prefer. But could easily see Hickey and Roerslev swap places.
 

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---------------------------Raya-------------------------------

Hickey---Jansson---Pinnock---Mee----Henry

----Damsgaard----Norgaard----Jensen--------

---------------Toney-----Mbuemo---------------------
 

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I think Thomas will stick with 433 for some reason so here’s my team.

Raya
Hickey Mee Pinnock Henry
Norgaard Onyeka Jensen
Schade Toney Mbeumo

I have gone for Onyeka here as I feel we need that bit more protection, and with Vita injured he’s our only other holder.
 

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James30 said:
I think Thomas will stick with 433 for some reason so here’s my team.

Raya
Hickey Mee Pinnock Henry
Norgaard Onyeka Jensen
Schade Toney Mbeumo

I have gone for Onyeka here as I feel we need that bit more protection, and with Vita injured he’s our only other holder.
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I agree. I can’t see Thomas changing his formation for this game. I also can’t see him dropping either of Ethan or Ben for Pontus, unless one of them is carrying a knock (hopefully Ethan returns from his Jamaica game intact). Frank played in the home game against Brighton alongside Vitaly and Matty and then it’s one from three of Kevin, Mikkel & Yoane. I always feel that when we play Brighton it’s as though we’re playing against ourselves with both teams playing a similar style. A win at the Amex would be nice, though.
 

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Depends if Ajer is fit but I think we will go 352 for this one:

Raya
Henry
Mee
Pinnock
Zanka/Ajer
Hickey
Norgaard
Jensen
Damsgaard
Mbuemo
Toney
 

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Beelated said:
I agree. I can’t see Thomas changing his formation for this game. I also can’t see him dropping either of Ethan or Ben for Pontus, unless one of them is carrying a knock (hopefully Ethan returns from his Jamaica game intact). Frank played in the home game against Brighton alongside Vitaly and Matty and then it’s one from three of Kevin, Mikkel & Yoane. I always feel that when we play Brighton it’s as though we’re playing against ourselves with both teams playing a similar style. A win at the Amex would be nice, though.
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Will be a really tough game at the Amex we really struggled there last season.
 

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In last season’s game they lined up with Trossard, Maupay, Cucurella & Dan Burn and we were on a bad patch with only x5 of this season’s regulars. We had Thompson & Canos as wingbacks, Sorensen, Pontus & Ethan in defence in front of Alvaro so we should be much more confident this time around.
 

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Beelated said:
In last season’s game they lined up with Trossard, Maupay, Cucurella & Dan Burn and we were on a bad patch with only x5 of this season’s regulars. We had Thompson & Canos as wingbacks, Sorensen, Pontus & Ethan in defence in front of Alvaro so we should be much more confident this time around.
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I agree we had a very weakened team but I still think this will be a very tough game.
 

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3-5-2 for this one methinks. Assuming no Janelt. KLP and Ajer out and Baptiste suspended? Will Roerlsev be fit? You'd have thought he might play v Ukraine if so? Suspect not..

Raya, Hickey, Zanka, Mee, Pinnock, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, Damsgaard, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Strakosha, Stevens, Pontus, JDS, Onyeka, Ghoddos, Wissa, Schade, Trevitt.
 

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As long as there’s an England international upfront, I’m a happy bunny!
 

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If we were going to Stamford bridge or anfield we'd go 352, and I think Brighton have earned that same respect.

Assuming none of our known injuries have yet recovered and Baptiste is suspended:

Raya
Pinnock Mee zanka
Henry jensen norgaard damsgaard Hickey
Toney mbeumo

Subs: Strakosha, Wissa, Schade, Onyeka, Da silva Jansson, Ghoddos, Stevens, Trevitt

If Ajer or roerslev have recovered they get Steven's place, if yarmoliuk has recovered he gets trevitt's, not sure where klp fits in even if fit TBH as we're light in midfield and defence and we won't need as many attackers in a 352, and I think ghoddos is ahead of him as wingback cover, but you gotta figure he gets on the bench over a b teamer?
 

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Bumbling fool said:
If we were going to Stamford bridge or anfield we'd go 352, and I think Brighton have earned that same respect.

Assuming none of our known injuries have yet recovered and Baptiste is suspended:

Raya
Pinnock Mee zanka
Henry jensen norgaard damsgaard Hickey
Toney mbeumo

Subs: Strakosha, Wissa, Schade, Onyeka, Da silva Jansson, Ghoddos, Stevens, Trevitt

If Ajer or roerslev have recovered they get Steven's place, if yarmoliuk has recovered he gets trevitt's, not sure where klp fits in even if fit TBH as we're light in midfield and defence and we won't need as many attackers in a 352, and I think ghoddos is ahead of him as wingback cover, but you gotta figure he gets on the bench over a b teamer?
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Think KLP is pretty much out for the season?
 

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Bumbling fool said:
If we were going to Stamford bridge or anfield we'd go 352, and I think Brighton have earned that same respect.

Assuming none of our known injuries have yet recovered and Baptiste is suspended:

Raya
Pinnock Mee zanka
Henry jensen norgaard damsgaard Hickey
Toney mbeumo

Subs: Strakosha, Wissa, Schade, Onyeka, Da silva Jansson, Ghoddos, Stevens, Trevitt

If Ajer or roerslev have recovered they get Steven's place, if yarmoliuk has recovered he gets trevitt's, not sure where klp fits in even if fit TBH as we're light in midfield and defence and we won't need as many attackers in a 352, and I think ghoddos is ahead of him as wingback cover, but you gotta figure he gets on the bench over a b teamer?
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Agree this will be our starting XI and probably our bench.
From recent weeks, when KLP was fit, Ghoddos wasn't getting on the bench, so not sure I agree that if KLP was match fit that Ghoddos would be on the bench ahead of him, even as WB cover.
 

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WouldYouBeeliveIt said:
Agree this will be our starting XI and probably our bench.
From recent weeks, when KLP was fit, Ghoddos wasn't getting on the bench, so not sure I agree that if KLP was match fit that Ghoddos would be on the bench ahead of him, even as WB cover.
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My instinct is just that if roerslev and ajer still injured that we'd be more worried about covering fullbacks than forwards, and ghoddos has come on ahead of klp in that position, and has played it a few times in the prem, where KLP has only played it in championship and some friendlies. Either way sounds like he's out for a while so academic really
 

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I hope we give it a go on Saturday though a draw would be a good result. We need to win or at least match them in midfield and its one where I'd have liked to see Vitaly play. Perhaps Onyeka can put in an Etihad performance?
 

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DanishPlastic said:
Hope to see Roerslev. 3-5-2

Raya
Pinnock-Mee-Zanka
Roerslev-Jensen-Nørgaard-Damsgaard-Henry
Mbeumo-Toney

Very very difficult game
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That’s my team if Roerslevs fit, I’m glad people understand this is a 532 rather than a 433 game
 

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A super important game for both sides.

Putting the game aside for one second, I'm incredibly proud reading the multiple articles referencing the achievements of both Brentford and Brighton. Two amazing clubs putting the rest to absolute shame. Football needs bo5h clubs.

Back to the football. I am going for a hard earned 1-1
 

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Roerslev returning from injury, hickey with the momentum of 2 good international performances under his belt but he may still be knackered from them. Tough call.

Can't find any mention of Janelt in TFs presser today, is no news good news? Toss up between onyeka and damsgaard otherwise. On paper you'd think Onyeka would be better for trying to disposes them in midfield battles, but when we've played damsgaard as an 8 he's looked pretty strong on that front as well, leading the high press with Ivan and getting really stuck in in the low block. But when damsgaard gets the ball he's got a keen eye for a pass while Onyeka has a frustrating habit of giving it straight back.

Not the game for a schade start imo which is a shame because he's got some clear momentum to his performances especially with his call up. But I'd want a 352 and if we must go 433 wissa is more solid defensively
 

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upnorthbee said:
That’s my team if Roerslevs fit, I’m glad people understand this is a 532 rather than a 433 game
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I more concerned about Hickey being fit. According to him he played through the pain barrier v Spain and came off when the pain in the knee was too bad.
 

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upnorthbee said:
That’s my team if Roerslevs fit, I’m glad people understand this is a 532 rather than a 433 game
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Looks like Roerslev is available and as such would say he definitely starts.
If Hickey is available I would have Roerslev at RCB and Hickey RWB as for the Man Utd game at start of season.
Rest of defence: Henry, Mee and Pinnock.
Midfield three go Jensen Norgaard and Onyeka. Again Onyeka will offer fresh legs in that midfield and use Damsgaard from bench.
Toney and Mbeumo up front.
 

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Wooburn Bee said:
Looks like Roerslev is available and as such would say he definitely starts.
If Hickey is available I would have Roerslev at RCB and Hickey RWB as for the Man Utd game at start of season.
Rest of defence: Henry, Mee and Pinnock.
Midfield three go Jensen Norgaard and Onyeka. Again Onyeka will offer fresh legs in that midfield and use Damsgaard from bench.
Toney and Mbeumo up front.
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I'd really worry about starting with Onyeka tbh. Brighton are very good on the ball. particularly in midfield, we'll have to be bang on it and make the most of possession when we get it.
 

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Bumbling fool said:
Not zanka?
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We will need more mobility against Brighton, it’s not as if they have a Haaland or the like up top. I like Zanke but I think having a combination of Mee Pinnock and Zanke could be over kill versus Brighton. Having said that if Hickey not available then Roerslev would play rwb and would be that back three and Roerslev and Henry would be given license to attack as semi wingers.
 

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Mr Cynical said:
I'd really worry about starting with Onyeka tbh. Brighton are very good on the ball. particularly in midfield, we'll have to be bang on it and make the most of possession when we get it.
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Agreed, he’s a real roll of the dice is Onyeka. He’s either our best player or worst, very rarely anything in between and at this level that’s a gamble.

Janelt is more of a constant 7/10, rarely 10 or below 5.
 
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