Team v Real Betis

The big question is whether Cass and Bruno will start. I think Bruno will definately get about 70 minutes, Cass I am doubting.

De Gea

Wan Bassaka
Maguire
Martinez
Malacia

Fred
Sabitzer (if fit) or Mc Tominay
Bruno

Anthony
Weggy
Rashford

None of them. Rest everyone.

Except Maguire. Put him out there on his own.

casemiro has to start.

Originally Posted by jem

casemiro has to start.

One booking away from a suspension. Not worth it IMO.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

One booking away from a suspension. Not worth it IMO.

what choice do we have? would rather cass being careful. hope sabi is fit and maybe pellistri to run around. it will be mcfred, won't it?

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

One booking away from a suspension. Not worth it IMO.

Is there an amnesty after this round?

If not, what does it matter? Are we going to leave him out of the first leg of the next round in case he misses the 2nd leg etc.

he can’t be trusted to not get a booking so I’d leave him out tbh.

Originally Posted by dunk

Is there an amnesty after this round?

If not, what does it matter? Are we going to leave him out of the first leg of the next round in case he misses the 2nd leg etc.

No it`s after the 1/4 finals but surely we would prefer him to play in the 1st round of those wouldn`t we considering we are 3 goals up and I presume we will be at home again?. Bruno is in the same position but as captain and our only real attacking midfield player I was prepared to risk him for part of the game.

Nonsense logic tbh.

Both Casemiro and Bruno play.

DdG
AWB
Varane
Martinez
Shaw
Casemiro
Fred
Bruno
Antony
Rashford
Weghorst

If there's a time to finally rest Bruno this is it. Has been flogged this season.

Originally Posted by Wayne Jenkins

If there's a time to finally rest Bruno this is it. Has been flogged this season.

I don’t hate that idea. Sancho for Bruno then?

how about weghorst?

Originally Posted by dunk

I don’t hate that idea. Sancho for Bruno then?

Anybody. Wouldnt be against Sabitzer starting there's if he's fit.

Betis are having a good season but they're not a team who score a lot of goals so this is a good chance to rest a few.

Plus even though the international break is coming up Fulham is the bigger game.

Originally Posted by dunk

Is there an amnesty after this round?

If not, what does it matter? Are we going to leave him out of the first leg of the next round in case he misses the 2nd leg etc.

Normally, no. But with the tie being all but won, is it worth the risk? I think he’ll play him. Hasn’t stopped him before. Not sure on whether it gets wiped after this round.

Dave

Wan
Linders
Maguire
Ty

Cass
Sabi
Fred

The kid with the hair
Weggy
Sancho

Casemiro to start no question. Needs to keep busy.

Other than that, would like to see some players benched (Rashford, Bruno, Varane, Martinez, Shaw) but available just in case. Might be risky playing Ole-era centre backs, but should be at least good enough not to ship four goals.

Originally Posted by shenwen

Casemiro to start no question. Needs to keep busy.

Other than that, would like to see some players benched (Rashford, Bruno, Varane, Martinez, Shaw) but available just in case. Might be risky playing Ole-era centre backs, but should be at least good enough not to ship four goals.

Harry Maguire - Hold my shin pads...
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May as well get his booking now, or we’ll be fretting over the same all the way through.

He plays. Not even a 10% chance he’s being left out when he’s missing the next 4 domestic games.

Rest the ones that need wrapping up: Varane, Shaw, Bruno, Rashford. Ger The Scottish Player in because he will (unfortunately) be needed.

Assuming Sabitzer and Martial won’t start.

DDG

Dalot
Maguire
Martinez
Malacia

Casemiro
The Scottish Player
Fred

Sancho
Weghorst
Antony

Flying over later

I think he goes strong - make sure we don't concede a couple of early goals.

Casermiro 100% starts