Swans v Leeds United

[CroJack]

But is he any better on a dry pitch, CJ? Sorreeeeeeee, I couldn't resist it!

 

[Mithrandir]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1031960454023864325

 

[Clucasade]

Roberts starting over Montero? Either a Potter masterclass or a crazy decision.

Very, very happy to see Fer return to the starting XI.

 

[Mithrandir]

I wonder if it's 3 at the back.

 

[Clucasade]

I wonder if it's 3 at the back.

Yeah, looks like I was wrong. Most likely it will act as a 343 in attack which is interesting.

 

[Clucasade]

Looks to be quite an attacking side against the top scorers in the division. I like that.

 

[ivoralljack]

When I see how bereft we are of experienced midfield options, I really regret the fact that Leon has retired. I'm sure that, used sparingly at this level, he could still have done a job and guided the youngsters through some difficult passages. Come to that, Angel could have done a similar job in defence and I would prefer him to Nauts anyway.

 

[Mithrandir]

Looks to be quite an attacking side against the top scorers in the division. I like that.

Depends what the wingbacks do. My guess is we'll see a 5-4-1or 5-3-2 in defence that will transition to a 3-4-3 when Potter wants us to attack.

 

[CroJack]

Depends what the wingbacks do. My guess is we'll see a 5-4-1or 5-3-2 in defence that will transition to a 3-4-3 when Potter wants us to attack.

It's 5-3-2

 

[Mithrandir]

It's 5-3-2

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Yeah that's what I expect to see. I hope sometimes we will see the wingbacks push up and Celina push into more attacking positions.

 

[CroJack]

Actually, I think we'll play 3-4-1-2 when attacking. Celina a bit further up than Fer and Fulton. Interesting.

 

[ivoralljack]

Actually, I think we'll play 3-4-1-2 when attacking

That's if we DO any attacking! We haven't done much in the last game and a half. Maybe they'll surprise us and I hope to God they do.

 

[Clucasade]

McKay had to go into a more central position during the last game. I wonder if he’ll have a free, Wales Bale-esque role or if he’ll act as a winger moving forward.

 

[CroJack]

That's if we DO any attacking! We haven't done much in the last game and a half. Maybe they'll surprise us and I hope to God they do.

I didn't say how nany times we'll attack them!!! One attacking action is still attacking .

 

[Mithrandir]

From WOL:

4-2-3-1?
At first glance, it looked like the Swans would go with a back five tonight.
But we’re hearing that they’ll stick with a 4-2-3-1 system tonight, with Connor Roberts pushing forward on the right while Kyle Naughton slots in at right-back.

 

[CroJack]

I Bielsa continues to play the same XI he'll be in trouble even before Christmas. An injury to Pablo and they are not the same team anymore.

 

[Mithrandir]

From WOL:

4-2-3-1?
At first glance, it looked like the Swans would go with a back five tonight.
But we’re hearing that they’ll stick with a 4-2-3-1 system tonight, with Connor Roberts pushing forward on the right while Kyle Naughton slots in at right-back.

I don't like that. There are tactical reasons for using a 3/5 at the back systems that don't solely involve defending, but utilizing a defensive winger as opposed to Asoro or Montero seems a little...I don't know, cowardly?

 

[CroJack]

From WOL:

4-2-3-1?
At first glance, it looked like the Swans would go with a back five tonight.
But we’re hearing that they’ll stick with a 4-2-3-1 system tonight, with Connor Roberts pushing forward on the right while Kyle Naughton slots in at right-back.

Potter obviously think their left side with Douglas, Alioski and Saiz is more dangerous. But Pablo is their most creative player with 3 key passes per game.

 

[CroJack]

...utilizing a defensive winger as opposed to Asoro or Montero seems a little...I don't know, cowardly?

Defensively? Agree.

 

[CroJack]

Is this game on Swans Live TV?