Will Klopp need to change formation today with the news that Fabinho is set to miss the next two months through injury?
Our man at Stamford Bridge thinks David Martin could replace Roberto today …
Jacob Steinberg
(@JacobSteinberg)Don’t see how Pellegrini can stick with Roberto over David Martin against Chelsea today. Sounds like there’s a chance that Martin comes in #whufc
Preamble
Good afternoon!
For a Saturday at 3pm, there’s actually plenty happening. Three of the now traditional ‘Big Six’ are playing. Chelsea could finish the West Ham careers of Manuel Pellegrini and Roberto at Stamford Bridge. The Hammers have looked awful since Lukasz Fabianski succumbed to injury and his replacement looks to have the yips. Roberto is so bad they might need to drop him today, which would be the kindest thing to do.
Liverpool have not been at their best in recent times but the prospect of Brighton at home will bring little fear to their squad who will be keen on boosting their own confidence with a few goals. Klopp is without a few players after recent injuries and considering how critical the next month or so will be, there could be plenty of changes.
There is a first Premier League outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Jose Mourinho, with Bournemouth in town. It’s a battle of 10th v 11th, which is the one we’ve all been waiting for. Both teams will be on the front foot and looking to make an impact.
We can also hope that there is some sort of FA Cup shock at Kingstonian v Fylde or Portsmouth v Altrincham. If we do not get one, then we should scrap the competition.
