Lambert is giving nothing away in the pressers. (as per normal)
He did mention that its a totally different game to Wigan.
Does he go with Holt and Morrison again so they can help at set plays?
Would he bring in Johnson to add a bit of a "nasty streak" needed in this game (I think he will)
What about Naughton, does he get a start after RM didnt have his best game against Wigan?
One interesting option Lambert tried in pre season was playing 1 striker with Hoolahan just behind
Have to think the reason they tried it was for a game like this one.
Something like this........
----------------------Ruddy-------------------
R Martin------De Laet-----Barnett------Tierney
Bennett------Crofts-------Johnson---------Surman
---------------------Hoolahan-------------------
----------------------Holt------------------------
He could play Crofts or Fox in the right sided midfield spot.
Crofts and especially Johnson would sit deeper to give more protection to the back 4.
Posted By: usacanary, Aug 19, 21:56:41
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