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Sep 12Liked by Andrew Beasley

I'm annoyed by this injury to Harvey. I've been a long term fan and have been very pleased to see him making such a positive impact. I love the guy.

I've no doubt Slot will already have ideas as he'll know injuries can happen. With Forest up first will there be a change of lineup and/or ideas to cope without? I suppose it depends on how Dom rocks up. We are then away to Milan where I'd prefer Dom to be a starter for 10. I'm not even sorry.

From 11.23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YttqW-Da8o

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Starter for 10, I should've thought of that for the title!

It's going to be fascinating to see how Slot balances the demands of the CL. You'd think he will pick his 'first' team for Milan and rest a few for Forest.

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Sep 11Liked by Andrew Beasley

While he's not going to be first off the bench, I reckon this does give Morton a chance to play more minutes than he was expecting.

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True. An injury always opens the door for someone... Perhaps he could play alongside Gravenberch, allowing Mac Allister to go further forward.

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Indeed. It would be interesting to see a pair of tall pivots together.

Perhaps Tyler as a more "natural" number 6, would take the place of Ryan, letting him to take the slitly more advanced position of Macca.

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Sep 11Liked by Andrew Beasley

Gakpo didn’t look great as an 8 last season, but he was a decent false nine when he first arrived - could he be an option?

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I didn't consider him but maybe I should have.... seven goals in 20 appearances in that position for PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands. No assists, but 36 chances created so likely a little unlucky.

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Sep 11Liked by Andrew Beasley

Is it crazy to say Trey Nyoni could be that guy replacing Szobo? He played quite an advanced role on his pre-season showcase. Just food for thought.

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George Singer beat you to this suggestion!!

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Sep 11Liked by Andrew Beasley

Nyoni?

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It feels unlikely that a 17-year-old would jump to the front of the queue but hopefully he features in the Carabao Cup game.

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