Where does this leave Jordan?

[Insider]

Dujon Strerling started slowly and missed a couple of tackles but grew into the game.
So who gets the shirt next Saturday?

 

[Hankey2009]

Admittedly after only one game I’d much rather Gabriel play, much much better

 

[Mark_GT]

I think he uses the ball better than Gabriel so I'd go same again for now. TBH I think they are both quality players and over time it would be worth finding a way to get them both in the starting eleven if possible. Maybe try moving Bowler across?

 

[Sooty59]

It gives us competitive for places. Which can only encourage improvement.

 

[Shiggy]

Personally thought Sterling was excellent today against the difficult Hernandez. Great position to be in where we have them both to choose from in comparison to a few weeks ago

 

[GrahamwantshisOates]

They play 3 games in 7 days including the Blackburn derby.
I am sure there will be some rotation.

 

[Chunkylad]

Think the question is more where does that leave Connelly?

He’s third choice RB and no where near the CB position either

 

[Chesterbfc]

Opinions, I thought Sterling was average, can’t wait for Gabriel ,s return

 

[Willie Mcgrotty]

Back three Sterling Marv Grétarsson
Gabriel & Garbet wing backs.
Thought that was Garbets best performance this season.

 

[Albert Ross]

Just for once I would like to see the same team play again, don’t change a winning team.

 

[Simonized]

It gives us competitive for places. Which can only encourage improvement.

Saved me typing that thanks Sooty

 

[GrahamwantshisOates]

Just for once I would like to see the same team play again, don’t change a winning team.

At half time most were wishing for 11 changes!

 

[dodgy_surname]

I’m happy to leave it to Critch. Who knows, only the squad ️

 

[Albert Ross]

At half time most were wishing for 11 changes!

Not 11 Lavery was doing ok.

 

[Insider]

Back three Sterling Marv Grétarsson
Gabriel & Garbet wing backs.
Thought that was Garbets best performance this season.

I agree with you about Garbutt.
Not sure if we are going to see a back 3 this season though.

 

[Murciaseasider]

They play 3 games in 7 days including the Blackburn derby.
I am sure there will be some rotation.

I hope you are right. So far I don't think there has been enough rotation. The Hudders game was crying out for it after the demands of the Fulham game. Contributed to the result perhaps?

 

[GrahamwantshisOates]

I hope you are right. So far I don't think there has been enough rotation. The Hudders game was crying out for it after the demands of the Fulham game. Contributed to the result perhaps?

Yes I think he 110% effort against Fulham was a match too far for them 3 days later.
Always difficult though to drop players after a great performance.

 

[clappers]

Think the question is more where does that leave Connelly?

He’s third choice RB and no where near the CB position either

Me and insider were asking that question a few weeks back and the answer was no idea. It’s still no idea now!

 

[Chunkylad]

Me and insider were asking that question a few weeks back and the answer was no idea. It’s still no idea now!

That’s going to be the challenge for Critch- keeping players motivated that won’t make the first team without injuries.
James is another one. He’s 3rd choice left back and 5th choice CM

It’s however much better than under the Os where we had possibly 2 players per position if you include Richard Kingson as a centre midfielder

 

[Briggsysgonagetya]

That’s going to be the challenge for Critch- keeping players motivated that won’t make the first team without injuries.
James is another one. He’s 3rd choice left back and 5th choice CM

It’s however much better than under the Os where we had possibly 2 players per position if you include Richard Kingson as a centre midfielder

The way we pick up injuries im sure every player will get a chance to play their part

 

[Scaramanga]

Dujon Strerling started slowly and missed a couple of tackles but grew into the game.
So who gets the shirt next Saturday?

He will rotate for sure.

 

[20togo]

He will rotate for sure.

agree but for all that he doesn't rotate Keogh or Marv. At the mo, he's clearly happy with those two as the centre back pairing.

 

[Scaramanga]

agree but for all that he doesn't rotate Keogh or Marv. At the mo, he's clearly happy with those two as the centre back pairing.

Seems to love Garbutt also, surprised James hasn’t had a look in at Left back.

 

[Simonized]

agree but for all that he doesn't rotate Keogh or Marv. At the mo, he's clearly happy with those two as the centre back pairing.

Everyone should be even the Keogh haters waiting to pounce on any indiscretion by him.

 

[FLATBACKFOR]

Connelly is a quality player will come back into the picture soon.

 

[Wilburrabbit]

Definitely stay with Sterling.

 

[Hazi]

Seems to love Garbutt also, surprised James hasn’t had a look in at Left back.

Garbutt is quality makes things happen

 

[Scaramanga]

Garbutt is quality makes things happen

Totally agree, but he can’t play every game, time to give James a chance here and there.

 

[Lost Seasider]

It gives us competitive for places. Which can only encourage improvement.

In principle yes, but it does give us a problem.

We have a substantial cash investment in Gabriel, but at the same time we want to keep Chelsea happy so that they and other clubs know that we're a good place to send their young players, thus we really need both players to be playing when available.

Will Critch go to 3 at the back? Will he move Sterling into the middle or play one of them as a right sided midfielder? Who knows?

Think the question is more where does that leave Connelly?

He’s third choice RB and no where near the CB position either

He's mainly played as a defensive midfielder at his previous clubs, it was only at Fleetwood where he played at CB full time, so perhaps a return to the midfield.

I think he's a bit small for a CB at this level, although might be a good option in a back 3, I guess we'll have to wait and see.