If Robbo’s back…can we try Kostas on the otherwing…he might be left footed or right footed, but at least it gives him a game and slots into Trents area…I’m sure he’d give his all…and it would confuse the Gers…just a thought(I know it will never happen).
If we win it puts us within touching distance of going through. I think Rangers are the worst team in the group, so taking six points from them would be nice to do.
We still have games against Ajax and Napoli, and depending on how it all pans out, I’d rather not have to go into the Napoli game needing points to progress. If it comes to that, so be it, but ideally we get this done with a game to spare.
Hostile atmosphere guaranteed. Rangers a big club with passionate fans, back in the CL and wanting to cheer their boys on.
I would play this team:
Alisson
Gomez Konate Van Dijk Tsimikas
Fabinho Thiago
Salah Carvalho Jota
Nunez
We all know we are in a bit of a funk, but in a funny sort of way, the Champions League gives us a nice distraction, and it is a competition we do well in.
There have been some signs that our performance is improving - not enough yet obviously - but hopefully we keep plugging away until we get to our level.
Ideally we make the knockout stages of CL and stay within range of top four by the time of the World Cup break. A key midfield signing in January to boost our ranks, and a focused group, might just see this dog turd of a season end in a better place.
Todays job, beat Rangers. Three points, however they come.
But if we are being picky, clean sheet and no injuries.