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+++ OMT Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland 12th April 2026 +++
- Thread starter yiddo37
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Danny Murphy
I don't understand it either.... Unless he wants Gallagher to sit in front of the defence and give the ball the Gray and Bergvall. I do believe that is the better way to play for them.
I do hope Tel and Xavi come on quickly cos I don't see much creativity out of Muani, Richy and Solanke. I just hope it's not long ball crap.
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Not exactly inspiring. Zero creativity in AM or across the forwards. I would rather have seen Simons and Tel starting. Looks like we are hoping to snatch something from a corner
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I'm pretty sure Gallagher will be #10, leading a high press. Kind of what Sarr did for a bit early season under Frank, just Gallagher is a bit less capable.
Gray and Bergvall will be the double pivot I'd imagine (they did that very well in some of our best performances - Dortmund, Burnley etc).
Another manager not fancying Xavi?
Would be extremely surprised if that's the way he sets up
He's meant to like 3atb but with those players I'd imagine it's 433
SteveAWOL
Willie Hall
De Zerbi is a long time admirer of Gallagher, hopefully he can get Conor scoring goals for fun like he did at Palace
Considering he specifically mentioned him twice in the press conference for his talent I doubt it. More likely he's not battle hardened enough to start for a trip to Sunderland in a relegation battle.
I bet if we are in the PL next season he will be a big player for DZ, he's already said we aren't going to play the way he truly wants for this run in.....
He'll be given the opportunity but I doubt he'll earn a starting place long term.
NaijaSpurs
Cecil Poynton
Archie Gray has been our best player when deployed in central midfield, this selection concerns me.
Gazza Dazzla
Les Ferdinand
I’d be stunned if that’s the formation
NaijaSpurs
Cecil Poynton
Based on the performances we have had to suffer through this year please remind me as to which players who do look battle hardened
I think Gallagher and Muani are players he knows and trusts. Probably the easy explanation but more likely than anything else.
Just how it come up on my app. Whatever the players and formation I'm sure plenty will complain.
I can barely remember any games the masses being happy with a pre match lineup for the past five years
....More worried about Gallagher and little creativity in the side.
