Anyhow some actual news…
Seems Grav is in team training and Bradley was indoor training at least. Also Alisson fully training too so it seems like it’s on.
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I think the Salah-Young matchup might be enjoyable.
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Thank fuck!!!
You people are unbearable without football.
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I think the huge blow is more due to the fact it’s Ashley Young as his replacement.
Dear oh dear, your dotage is showing. Even the first word was superfluous.
Call yourself a cynical old git.
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We’ll see if it’s Mykolenko or someone else. What they might do without him, in order to avoid Young going up against Salah all the time (I do remember him having a good game against him for United, but when they doubled up on Mo in a 3/5 at the back), in a situation where they have O’Brien (a CB) at RB, is to move Branthwaite more across. What Newcastle did and surprised us with Burn (Trippier at RCB, Murphy and Livramento playing basically as wing backs).
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Squawka have rated Young as Everton’s best player so far this season:
Ashley Young will be turning 40 this summer, but he’s rolled back the years with his performances this season. The Englishman has been Everton‘s best player with a Squawka Score of 69%. He’s won 58.47% of his ground duels this season, with 1.56 tackles won per 90. He’s also made 2.78 clearances per 90 and completed 4.11 passes into the final third.
I’m sure that Arne and his team will know the personnel, formation and tactics to see us through this game. COYR YNWA 
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At last some football.
Can not wait.
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Who’s great fucking idea was it to have an FA Cup weekend after an International Break.
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Is this the longest break between league games midseason we’ve ever had?
Not counting covid of course.
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Won it then as well 
It feels like it’s been an age.
Anyhow it’s Slot’s Biggest test.
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Moved the press conference back to 9am
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I’ve got a meeting with the Red Cross then. They say that football is a matter of life and death… but I’ll have to catch up later.
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Clock change - 6am start 
Timezone chaos. Bad omen!
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Because @cynnie deserves to know, 5:30 ACST
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Key points from slots pre-match conference (as nicked from the BBC):
- Goalkeeper Alisson and midfielder Ryan Gravenberch are likely to be available but will be assessed after Tuesday’s training session.
- Meanwhile, defender Conor Bradley has been training with the squad as he returns from injury but whether he plays will have to be “a smart decision” because of how long he has been sidelined.
- On Trent Alexander-Arnold, who continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid: “His situation is that he’s injured, so we are focused on recovery. We are helping him to be back as soon as he can. We have never been focused on those talks.”
- Slot denied the contract speculation of Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah has impacted the team, adding: “The three players have performed well under the circumstances.”
- He said “the players are disappointed” to have lost the Carabao Cup final, as is he, but they “were outworked” on the day by Newcastle.
- On the international break coming after that defeat and being ready to get back out there now: “I definitely am, but many of our players played a week ago in important international games. We are all looking forward to the upcoming nine games. The players are refreshed.”
- He said the break allowed him to “reflect” on their Champions League exit and Wembley defeat and added: “It was far from ideal, but if I have to go out then I prefer to go out to Paris St-Germain. It’s an embarrassment and disaster if you lose to Plymouth Argyle because they are not PSG or Newcastle quality.”
- On the Merseyside derby: “Football-wise I expect the same. It would be a surprise if Everton do something different. And we are top of the league, so it would be strange if we were to try something different as well.”
- In response to controlling emotions this time around, after receiving a red card in the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park: “I would be so surprised if I ever experienced eight minutes of so many controversial decisions at our disadvantage again. If it happens, I hope I act differently - but I can’t promise.”
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What did poor Plymouth Argyle ever do to him?
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Fortunately, this match falls within my Eid vacation; so 2 AM kick-off on a weekday isn’t an issue.
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