And how is Wickham further injured?

Wayne

TFM #Soldier Tomkins PVA

Wilf Luka McArthur RLC Andros

Benteke

Nice strong team early on.

Choices of guile; Cabaye legs; Schlupp or force; Sorloth later

Wan Bissaka's been good but TFM pace and a beast on his day.

I think that we need to consider the Benteke - Zaha and RLC - Zaha partnerships that were forming when all 3 were fit.

RLC may not be 100% ready yet so an option off the bench. Huddersfield are a solid side so we have to stand up to them physically first.

I'd start the game with
Hennessey
Wan Bissaka Tomkins Sakho PVA
Andros Luka Cabaye Macca Zaha
Benteke

RLC on for Macca
Jairo on for Cabaye
Sorloth on for Benteke

Parrot

Mr Cadbury's Parrot says "Hello"

Fossu Mensah was playing very well at RB but Wan Bissaka has been playing even better, so TFM on the bench. TFM could offer cover both at CB and RB

I would give Benteke one last chance.

If he flops again it would be better to give Sorloth
a chance to gel with Zaha.

I do not understand what goes on in Benteke's head.
Doesn't he want to play in the World Cup?

Eight matches to go and 4 wins are vital so no more excuses.

I now there’s a risk in using him, but I feel that having Wilf on from the start will be a big plus for us. We could wrap in cotton wool and ease him back, but if he is to make himself match fit I think giving Wilf 60 - 70 minutes would be good if he can last it.

He’d be better prepared for the next game in terms of fitness and the pressure would be off in terms having to rule the game given he’s just returned IMHO.

If he gets injured then that is merely a bybproduct of any game. We shouldn’t be scared of HTFC just because they kicked us off the pitch last time around.

COYP.

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