Marky's post tells me they have big problems at centre back, 4 first-team CBs missing due to injury: Lascelles, Krafth, Botman and Schar.
And we thought we had problems with Romero, VdV and Davies out!
Luckily for the Saudi-owned-cheats, they still have Lloyd Kelly and big stiff Dan Burn, but they are probably 5th and 6th choice for a reason, and can be got at.
Also Nick Pope is out, so Dubravka should start.
They have impressive full backs Livramento and Lewis Hall who like to get forward. (And Trippier and Targett)
We all know their midfield and attack is extremely strong, so I guess we need to take the fight to their weakest area, the centre backs, rather than invite their front 6 to have the ball... although that is playing into their hands if/when we leave big gaps for Gordon and Isak to enjoy.
Having said that, Gordon is putting in some wonderful crosses, they absolutely dissected the (poor) Man U backline even with Man U sitting deep.
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