Ruben Amorim makes one change from the side that beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Out comes the injured Mason Mount, replaced at the break against the Magpies, with Joshua Zirkzee coming in.
The boss has again had to call upon our Academy this evening, with both Fletcher twins, along with Bendito Mantato, Shea Lacey and Chido Obi, all named on the bench.
Yup. Probably a dozen or so people shared what he posted here in the sub, though. It's an interesting occurrence in social media. People are more excited about being first than they are in being right.
99% of their "leaks" are them dropping something that could have a small chance of happening so that when it does people think they're ITK. They delete things later on if people don't notice and if they do then they nuke the account and use one of their other 10. Muting them all is the best thing you can do for your feed.
Ruben Amorim makes one change from the side that beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Out comes the injured Mason Mount, replaced at the break against the Magpies, with Joshua Zirkzee coming in.
The boss has again had to call upon our Academy this evening, with both Fletcher twins, along with Bendito Mantato, Shea Lacey and Chido Obi, all named on the bench
Hype up academy player by ridiculous amount -> dont perform your ridiculous expectations -> after a season with bad stats call him lazy, useless, overrated, everything in the book -> look for the next player in the academy
Dumbass thinks real life is like fifa and u can pick an academy player to magically become first team quality
Chido hasn’t been in the squad since last season, and doesn’t even seem to be a starter for the U21. I can’t imagine him being a better back up striker than Zirkzee atm. Especially if we consider the fact that Zirkzee can play as a 10 as well, while Obi is strictly a 9. Zirkzee is definitely not perfect, and certainly not if he wants to leave, but Obi is FAR from ready to be a backup striker for us.
It’ll probably resemble that shape as we get into the opposition final third (like we see with many teams), but seeing as it’s basically the same lineup from last game it likely will be the same setup
The crimes of what, exactly? I swear every match there needs to have at least one scapegoat regardless of the outcome. I watched the match back and I still don't know what his "crimes" are.
Lost couple of possession..fumbled a big chance which would have given us 2-0 cushion ..zero press and lazy work when entire team died to defend ..yu can see his highlights
Hope Zirkzee starting means Ruben talked with him....fans noticed how he played against Newcastle so id think the coaching staff noticed too..otherwise I dont think he would've started even with us missing players
He might do better tonight hopefully given that he's not the striker in the team - because he simply can't play that role. But maybe playing behind Sesko will play to his strengths much more
People: give young lads a chance.
Young lads on bench
People: our bench is weak.
So if you call academy players weak why then you want to give them a chance?
I know that Lacey is the better long-term prospect but I'm still surprised Biancheri isn't getting a look in. He looks more ready than some of the other prospects in the academy
People were giving out about the subs last game but isn't it nice to have Licha, Case and Shaw all able to start again only 4 days after the last match.
I loved him but Ole would've ran them into the ground by now. Ruben takes managing minutes and fitness very seriously
Yeah, the subs made sense from a planning point of view. A manager always has to think many steps ahead even though many fans are just looking at the now.
Is Zirkzee playing where Mount was? That’s interesting but I could see it actually working. But he needs to give a hell of a lot more effort than last game.
Ugarte Casemiro midfield in a game where we will likely have a big amount of posession at home. Will be interesting to see if Martinez gets the ball more to control from deep or if Amorim wants Ugarte and Casemiro to move it towards the final third.
Zirkzee's last chance for me. I really really like him as a person and as a player. Silky skill full footballer. But that Newcastle performance was shameful and took me from "must keep Zirkzee in January" to "don't care if he's sold and might prefer it". It was that bad. The level of effort was just unacceptable. Today he's player the 10 where he was at his best last season and he's starting and it's against one of the worst teams in the history of the league. If he still doesn't bother to show up then his ass needs shipping to Rome
I think, looking at this, we'll be back to 3-4-2-1 tonight. I don't think Zirkzee will play as a lone 10 in a 4-2-3-1, as that would become a 4-2-4, and leave us a bit exposed. Could be either of them really though. Not knowing exactly what the formation is is an unfamiliar feeling these days! It's quite exciting.
That bench is light on experience. Guess we will be seeing some academy graduates today after the 60th minute. Probably Lacey, Fletcher, Fredrickson, Yoro, Malacia.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Fredricson, Malacia, Yoro, J.Fletcher, T.Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Obi.
Ruben Amorim makes one change from the side that beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Out comes the injured Mason Mount, replaced at the break against the Magpies, with Joshua Zirkzee coming in.
The boss has again had to call upon our Academy this evening, with both Fletcher twins, along with Bendito Mantato, Shea Lacey and Chido Obi, all named on the bench.
And that's why you don't listen to random Twitter accounts who say Lacey was starting
Another reminder why the ITK fools are banned here. Not worth anyone's time/attention.
That guy has already deleted his account lmao
Yup. Probably a dozen or so people shared what he posted here in the sub, though. It's an interesting occurrence in social media. People are more excited about being first than they are in being right.
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Damn I’m getting PTSD from that
Tbf he eventually did sign for us! 😂
Exposing the 'leakers'
Really glad we've had no line up leaks for a while now
A year now. Since the week Ruben dropped/banished Rashford & Garnacho
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99% of their "leaks" are them dropping something that could have a small chance of happening so that when it does people think they're ITK. They delete things later on if people don't notice and if they do then they nuke the account and use one of their other 10. Muting them all is the best thing you can do for your feed.
he deactivated his account as well 🤣
People are still using Twitter?
it's also good to see there is no leak regarding the starting XI anymore
Substitutes: Bayindir, Fredricson, Malacia, Yoro, J.Fletcher, T.Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Obi.
Ruben Amorim makes one change from the side that beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Out comes the injured Mason Mount, replaced at the break against the Magpies, with Joshua Zirkzee coming in.
The boss has again had to call upon our Academy this evening, with both Fletcher twins, along with Bendito Mantato, Shea Lacey and Chido Obi, all named on the bench
Happy for our young lads but that bench is the definition of weakness & no experience. I hope we don't have to need them.
But remember there's people on here that say we have a top 4 squad
Chido in the squad for Mount.
Excited for him
God I love Mount but I hate that he can’t play more than a game at a time
Hes been quite consistent lately.
Thats a bit of a stretch. He just cemented a place in the starting 11, and after playing a couple of matches, he is back to being injured again.
Context is key here. Since hes signed, I cant remember many times where hes managed to string a few games in a row together without getting injured.
He’s literally been playing multiple games on the bounce though
Hasn't he had like 2 full 90 games this season?
I wonder why not Bianchieri who is doing much better at U21
Honestly would rather have him as the backup striker than Zirkzee
I've read that he has been underwhelming on the subs
Hype up academy player by ridiculous amount -> dont perform your ridiculous expectations -> after a season with bad stats call him lazy, useless, overrated, everything in the book -> look for the next player in the academy
Dumbass thinks real life is like fifa and u can pick an academy player to magically become first team quality
You can’t be serious?
If Zirkzee’s head is in Rome (which it seems to be by how diabolical he was against Newcastle) then yes, they’re right. At least Chido will try.
Chido hasn’t been in the squad since last season, and doesn’t even seem to be a starter for the U21. I can’t imagine him being a better back up striker than Zirkzee atm. Especially if we consider the fact that Zirkzee can play as a 10 as well, while Obi is strictly a 9. Zirkzee is definitely not perfect, and certainly not if he wants to leave, but Obi is FAR from ready to be a backup striker for us.
Last season when given the chance he looked like he clearly wasn’t ready, that said a lot changes in a year when they’re that age.
Damn, that bench
I guess things must get this bad for Zirkzee to get a start
Definitely doesn't deserve it but desperate times
Well its good he did XD
Is this 442??? Oh wait that makes no sense because it would mean Cunha LM. Zirkzee 10 more likely?
I think it might be a 4-2-3-1 like last game
Agreed. Zirkzee at the 10, Dorgu playing RW and Heaven/Licha CB partnership. Excited to see Shaw and Dalot playing at their natural FB positions.
Yeah once I thought about it for a second I realized there’s no LM…
nah its back to the 343
I think it’s most likely back to 3421 tbh.
Yeah Zirkzee at 10 makes more sense
It’ll probably resemble that shape as we get into the opposition final third (like we see with many teams), but seeing as it’s basically the same lineup from last game it likely will be the same setup
Yeah agreed zirk R10 Cunha L10
I love that the players are able to play in multiple positions with the same names, Wolves will have no idea which formation we're playing until KO
Gotta be
could be a 3421 with dorgu at lwb and cunha + zirkzee at the am spots or a 4231 with dorgu on the right and zirkzee in the am spot
Zirkzee must pay for his crimes vs Newcastle.
Lucky to even be involved in the game after that disasterclass. Hoping he steps up, and by that I mean show even 1% effort. That'd be nice.
I’d have started one of the youngsters tbh Zirkzee didn’t even look bothered
Literally hold the ball up fam. Stop with shitty touches and no jumping for headers
The crimes of what, exactly? I swear every match there needs to have at least one scapegoat regardless of the outcome. I watched the match back and I still don't know what his "crimes" are.
It’s an obvious joke because he was so shit. Take a touch mate, not that deep.
He jogged around half arsed, his head isn’t at this club anymore.
He was wearing bricks for boots and losing all his aerial duels cmon now.. where’s the pre injury Zirkz from last year
Prolly in Roma eating pasta
Being absolutely useless. He was a striker who played way too deep, and wasn't even successful in holding onto or progressing the ball
Lost couple of possession..fumbled a big chance which would have given us 2-0 cushion ..zero press and lazy work when entire team died to defend ..yu can see his highlights
He let the team down. It was a disgraceful effort honestly, worst half I've seen from any of our players this season
This sub has an extremely weird vendetta against Zirkzee
I mean...has he?
At least we know that the leak that was present for years is most definitely out of the club.
That bench though. Don’t think I’ve ever seen it this thin before.
The average outfield players age is 19, and Malacias age is doing a lot of heavy lifting
Spurs away in Feb was pretty dire
That bench is full of kids that some will make their debut tonight
Utdfrenzy (guy who said Lacey was starting and Kone was in the squad) deactivated his account lmao.
This is why you don't listen to randoms on Twitter
Ouch that bench looks dire.
Like it did last game
but a bit worse
Average age of the bench must be about 20
Just checked. Average age is 20.2 to be exact.
My guy
I imagine we will see Lacey at some point. Hopefully we can put the game away early and hand out some more debuts.
Let’s just hope for the win!!!! We need it
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I don’t think he wants to save it
If Zirksee plays like he did last game RA should sub him 30 minutes into the game make an example.
He was subbed at about that time on this day last year vs Newcastle
Sesko brace incoming
That is definitely one of the benches of all time
Zirk as a 10 👀👀👀
Will suit him. No good using him as a target man.
Let's call it a 9.5
Hope Zirkzee starting means Ruben talked with him....fans noticed how he played against Newcastle so id think the coaching staff noticed too..otherwise I dont think he would've started even with us missing players
Mount injured again is depressing. I think he might be crocked sadly. Such a pity because he looks great when he plays.
Zirkzee starting is a joke, the shift he put in at Newcastle, I wouldn't even put him on the bench.
Its not a joke. He literally picked the 11 players he could. Look at the bench
Who else then?? Have you not seen the depth we’ve got on the bench
the goalkeeping coach
Honestly dont give a shit if one of the academy kids drops a 0/10 the effort Zirkzee put out was a fucking joke and he should not be starting
Mount is out so no choice
I wonder if Zirkzee is lazy or is just completely unathletic and lacks mobility as though he was an attacking version of Mertesacker
He might do better tonight hopefully given that he's not the striker in the team - because he simply can't play that role. But maybe playing behind Sesko will play to his strengths much more
Our whole squad is gutted bro lol
It's a great opportunity for everyone because as it stands Wolves are the worst team in premier league history (I don't actually believe they are).
Ugarte maybe a terrible player but at least he put in a shift the other day, what Zirkzee did was embarrassing, he doesn't deserve this opportunity.
No mount on the bench. Consider me broken
Literally down to the bare bones at the moment squad wise.
Oh god zirkzee starting
4 4 fing 2
Just wanted to say that.
No Mount. Rest up king
People: give young lads a chance. Young lads on bench People: our bench is weak. So if you call academy players weak why then you want to give them a chance?
Zirk please make this your see out game for us.
Give us a few more memories to add, apart from the horrendous performance last week.
Jesus our bench 😂. Let's hope we can bang 2/3 in the first half and cruise.
I know that Lacey is the better long-term prospect but I'm still surprised Biancheri isn't getting a look in. He looks more ready than some of the other prospects in the academy
4-4-FACKING-TWO??
Zirzkee is cam I think
Worried about our energy without mount. Zirkzee was shocking last time out, he needs to put some effort in.
People were giving out about the subs last game but isn't it nice to have Licha, Case and Shaw all able to start again only 4 days after the last match.
I loved him but Ole would've ran them into the ground by now. Ruben takes managing minutes and fitness very seriously
Yeah, the subs made sense from a planning point of view. A manager always has to think many steps ahead even though many fans are just looking at the now.
Zirkzee isn’t allowed to jog around tonight, especially against the worst team in the league this season/of all time
Oh he will, don’t you worry. Just pottering about the pitch with socks rolled down like prime Pirlo
Guy who 'leaked' the Lacey news just nuked his account LOL
UtdFrenzy is a fraud
4-4-fackin-2
Or 4-2-3-1
Zirkzee better actually try this game...
Yoro being our most experienced bench player is hilarious. Still think we’re gonna win but its not gonna be pretty.
Is this the first game Sesko & Zirkzee play together?
If Zirkzee shows even an ounce of the shitty effort I saw this weekend he needs to get subbed at half if not sooner
I remember the reaction here when Maguire was starting against Liverpool and then he scored the winner. Hoping for the same for Zirkzee.
Love it
Team as expected but Jesus Christmas we're threadbare in terms of team and squad. No more injuries please.
Ngl Zirkzee didn’t deserve to be anywhere near the pitch today after that disgraceful showing vs Newcastle.
Unfortunately because of Mount’s injury and having literally no senior players available there he manages to get to play today. Prove us wrong Josh.
Ffs Zirkzee. Please fucking turn up for once...
Was really hoping we'd see at least one kid starting against the worst team in the league at home considering we aren't in the cup or Europe
It's all we've really got.
Early goal would make it a lot easier
Looks like RW Dorgu is back on the menu boys!
I need a comfortable win here. Let’s not get cute and try shit.
That's certainly an XI
No Mount
That is frustrating.
Looks like a 3-4-3
No? Looks like 4-2-3-1 to me
https://preview.redd.it/idbxrfce3eag1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3997d1e7cacca1a4c3f6ba7cc224a379899fcc32
You realise those apps play a guessing game and don't have a clue? Exhibit A.
https://preview.redd.it/ey8adsok4eag1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=940f80250798e07134c8c42039e873ee33e9f966
It could be either really
I guess we’ll see in the game
Lmao funny how the leaks completely stopped since Garnacho was first put out of the team for his attitude in training.
Was so obvious it was him after a while as well,fat kid in the corner with chocolate round his mouth
Zirkzee should never start after that “effort” last match
Please zirkzee, I beg
Back 3 or 4 because I don’t get Dorgu, Shaw, Heaven, Licha and Dalot all starting and having a back 4.
Dorgu plays as a winger just like vs Newcastle
Dorgu at RW again I imagine.
Obi on the bench.
Mason out again due to injury. 😢
Looks like it. Nothing so far has convinced me he has been worth his fee.
Is Zirkzee playing where Mount was? That’s interesting but I could see it actually working. But he needs to give a hell of a lot more effort than last game.
Zirkzee has to make amends
Zirkzee starting as a 10.
Ugarte Casemiro midfield in a game where we will likely have a big amount of posession at home. Will be interesting to see if Martinez gets the ball more to control from deep or if Amorim wants Ugarte and Casemiro to move it towards the final third.
We only got kids on the bench lmao
That could be a 343 or 4231. No idea at this point
Surprised obi is there instead of bianncheri
4 4 facking 2 out of possession and 4231 in possession.
What curse is on Mount to get injured so often ugh
Christ what is the average age of that bench
19 maybe?
That bench. Yoro is the most senior there is funny
I’d say bayindr is in terms of experience in a first team.
4231 start transition to 5 atb if we score a couple goals to make subs and lock it down like last game.
Insane that zirkzee gets to start after last game.
squad might be more skinned than a liveleak cartel video
Christ the average age of the bench must be 18/19 years old.
Does this confirm that Mount was a more serious issue or are we just playing safe?
Everybody getting injured at the worst fucking time
God give me enough strength to watch this team and hopefully zirkzee does something worthwhile before he leaves
is this the youngest bench in the history of the team since class of 92?
Zirkzee's last chance for me. I really really like him as a person and as a player. Silky skill full footballer. But that Newcastle performance was shameful and took me from "must keep Zirkzee in January" to "don't care if he's sold and might prefer it". It was that bad. The level of effort was just unacceptable. Today he's player the 10 where he was at his best last season and he's starting and it's against one of the worst teams in the history of the league. If he still doesn't bother to show up then his ass needs shipping to Rome
Senior players on bench Malacia, Bayindir (Yoro)
Wow!
i cant take another starting 11 with ugarte
Wonder where Zirkzee plays
That’s a weak bench, should still batter wolves though.
Wow really hoping our starting 11 get the job done.
ffs mount is injured again?!
Maybe Zirkee and Sesko can combine well?
Really looking forward to this line up showing what they can do.
Babies on the bench!
Curious to see where/how Zirkzee plays - alongside Sesko or alongside Cunha and Dorgu.
I've seen park benches that look more threatening than ours.
That’s an interesting bench…
That bench...oof.
There was no other option than to play Zirkzee, hopefully he turns up.
Let's get the W, lads!
Ffs Mount...
Finally a back 4
I think, looking at this, we'll be back to 3-4-2-1 tonight. I don't think Zirkzee will play as a lone 10 in a 4-2-3-1, as that would become a 4-2-4, and leave us a bit exposed. Could be either of them really though. Not knowing exactly what the formation is is an unfamiliar feeling these days! It's quite exciting.
Kobbie truly made a name for himself against Wolves nearly two years ago, maybe another academy lad could too today
Maybe Zirk shows up today. Maybe.
That bench is light on experience. Guess we will be seeing some academy graduates today after the 60th minute. Probably Lacey, Fletcher, Fredrickson, Yoro, Malacia.
bro why the fuck is Zirkzee starting ???????
Seeing Ugarte and Zirkzee in the same starting line up 💔