Burnley (A) 21/12 Build-Up & Match Thread

[Deutsch Wolf]

--------------------------Patricio---------------------

-------------Boly--------Coady--------Saiss----------

Semedo--------Moutinho---------Neves--------Marçal

------------Podence-----Silva--------Neto----------------

2019/20: D 1-1 (H), D 1-1 (A)
2018/19: W 1-0 (H), L 0-2 (A)
2015/16: D 0-0 (H), D 1-1 (A)
2012/13: L 1-2 (H), L 0-2 (A)
2009/10: W 2-0 (H), W 2-1 (A)
2008/9: W 2-0 (H), L 0-1 (A)
2007/8: L 2-3 (H), W 3-1 (A)
2006/7: W 2-1 (H), W 1-0 (A)
2005/6: L 0-1 (H), W 1-0 (A)
2004/5: W 2-0 (H), D 1-1 (A), D 1-1 (A, LC, lost on pens)
2003/4: W 2-0 (H, LC)
2002/3: W 3-0 (H), L 1-2 (A)
2001/2: W 3-0 (H), W 3-2 (A)
2000/1: W 1-0 (H), W 2-1 (A)
1994/5: W 2-0 (H), W 1-0 (A)

 

[Boozad]

Nothing against that lineup. Wouldn’t mind seeing RAN run at them but Marçal hasn’t put a foot wrong so would be really harsh to drop him. I did wonder if Nuno would go back to the 4231 against these as they’re definitely there to be got at.

 

[sycophantia]

I think its very exciting that we have 2 or 3 good options of style and personnel, it will make it difficult for Dyche (and other managers) to set up and train against us.

 

[AndyWolves]

Kilman at LCB and Saiss in midfield. Neves and Moutinho doesn't seem to work as a midfield pair

 

[Kenny]

Could be an interesting night for Silva up against the Burnley defence. Interesting to see how he copes with an old school defensive set up and attitude

 

[Tredman]

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--------------------------Patricio---------------------

-------------Boly--------Coady--------Saiss----------

Semedo--------Otasowie---------Neves--------Marçal

------------Podence-----Traore--------Neto----------------

 

[b3h]

Happy place, happy place



That is all

 

[Carrotdude]

I’d start with three at the back but change to 4 if we need a goal in the second half. Burnley have gone back to being stupidly solid at the back now so we will struggle to score I think.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Kilman at LCB and Saiss in midfield. Neves and Moutinho doesn't seem to work as a midfield pair

Not sure about this narrative, they were fine for ages in 2018/19.

Saiss hasn't played in midfield for ages.

 

[sycophantia]

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--------------------------Patricio---------------------

-------------Boly--------Coady--------Saiss----------

Semedo--------Otasowie---------Neves--------Marçal

------------Podence-----Traore--------Neto----------------

wouldn't be against this but maybe start Silva instead of Traore, he looked really bad when he came on after the foul on him, dunno if he'll be recovered

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

No chance do I want Adama up front. He can't hold the ball up, he doesn't move off the ball, he never scores.

 

[AndyWolves]

Not sure about this narrative, they were fine for ages in 2018/19.

Saiss hasn't played in midfield for ages.

Moutinho plays better when partnered with someone other than Neves, certainly this season.

 

[sycophantia]

I’d start with three at the back but change to 4 if we need a goal in the second half. Burnley have gone back to being stupidly solid at the back now so we will struggle to score I think.

they looked anything but solid last night, they got pulled apart at the back by Villa, only luck and rank finishing stopped them conceding

 

[Lycan]

I'd go back to 4-2-3-1, we've struggled against Burnley the last 3 games playing 3-4-3. Dyche knows just how to slow us down. Think you've got to be brave and trust 2 CBs against their 2 forwards.

Patrício

Semedo Coady Saïss Marçal

Neves Moutinho

Adama Podence Neto

Silva

This is assuming Dendoncker is injured. Adama had a knock as well, If he's out then Vitinha on and Podence out wide.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I wouldn't play Donck whether he's fit or not, he's been rubbish for a while now. He was to a massive extent responsible for the trouble down our right on Tuesday, he wasn't doing anything. I'd pick Otasowie ahead of him in a straight choice at the moment.

 

[Tony Towner]

Personally I wouldn't trust any of our centre halves in a 2 against Wood/Barnes/JRod. Coady struggled in a 3 last year at Molineux

 

[YoungWolf]

Personally I wouldn't trust any of our centre halves in a 2 against Wood/Barnes/JRod. Coady struggled in a 3 last year at Molineux

Think Boly and Saiss as a pair would be OK.

We largely played pretty well at their place in a 343 I thought. This was with Traore at wing back for most of the game, so I wonder if Nuno will essentially just have Semedo in for him. And maybe bring RAN in, though I can see him wanting the solidity of Marcal.

I like Podence in central areas, so can see Nuno using him the same way as against Chelsea. Potentially could see Traore come in for Silva too I think.

 

[b3h]

Think we should be starting Silva whether it's 3 or 4 ATB. He's no Raul but to me when we have no proper striker we end up piddling about on the wings and cutting back a lot



Expected a Otasowie love-in. So, we didn't go OTT on this one

 

[Tony Towner]

Think Boly and Saiss as a pair would be OK.

Maybe, but can't see a fit Coady being left out so needs to be 3chs for me

 

[YoungWolf]

Maybe, but can't see a fit Coady being left out so needs to be 3chs for me

Yeah I think you are right!