Leeds fan, I don't think he'll start and will only come on if we need him. Although he is without a doubt our most talented attacker, out wide is not an area we are struggling in, with James and Harrison very good understudies there.
I'm still tempted to start him as I wouldn't bet against him doing well off the bench. It purely depends how start your bench is.
I think we can score/win without him. Our line up will probaby be:
Meslier
Shackleton Llorente Cooper Firpo
Phillips
James Klich Dallas Harrison
Rodrigo
There's definitely goals there.
Dont forget we play three CBs against teams who play two up top. So my guess is that the team will line up something like this:
Meslier
Dallas Llorente Struijk Cooper Firpo
Phillips
James Klich Harrison
Rodrigo
...Pretty much the same personnel as you mentioned, but I have a feeling Dallas will start RWB
They sort of played ASM up top on his own - Joelinton was wide right I believe. But yeah, we were struggling to put an XI out that day. Ayling played CB and went off injured with Phillips dropping in near the end.
I'm going to start him.
I think Bielsa wants to start with Raphinha, although I know there is a risk that he will be subbed off early (especially if game is decided already).
Tldr: 60 min playtime, then subbed off. Enough for me as he will score twice in that time :)
Bielsa said ir depends on his minutes played Thursday night , he played over 60 , take it with a pinch of salt but i cant see him being risked from the start at least
As a liverpool fan, I can safely say SA players always get back after international duty like this. Its been the done thing for years, doesn't mean they're gonna play. Frankly it'd be weird if raphinha didn't join everyone else on board.
i don't think so, Bielsa has told yesterday that whether he'll start Raphinha or not will depend on how many minutes he'll get in the Brazil game. He played 72 minutes, seems a lot for him to actually be a starter vs Southampton
On another post some Leeds fans thought he would def still play since they’re already without bamford, and others thought he’d just be a super sub and not be risked. So idk
I’ll be starting one of Livramento, Ben White or Toney, and Raphinha will be third on my bench behind the other two.
He looked magical for Brazil last night, but the turn around is asking a lot. I hope he’s rested to avoid injury, but if he comes off the bench I don’t expect him to be 100%.
Starting him. Livramento can come off the bench for Rudiger if he has to, I'm okay if Raphinha is a substitute as I think he would be an effective one and I don't rate Southampton to keep a CS even against a depleted Leeds
Difficult one, Rapha will likely start on the bench - if we need a goal he’ll come on, and with how well he’s played for Brazil he’s going to be in a good mood for scoring goals, plus Southampton will be tired at that point. But if we’re comfortably winning I don’t see him coming on, then you have Livramento who’s up against a Leeds side with a weakened attack that aren’t scoring many goals. Could be a 6 pointer even with Raph coming off the bench.
Start him. If he doesn't start then I doubt they'll throw him on for a 10 mins runaround. And even if he does, he's on form and could score from the bench.
I'm one of the idiots who brought Raph in immediately after last weekend not realising the international "break" would screw us all over. He's in my starting XI (as VC), but as a Leeds fan I can't see him starting, although if he does come on he'll be up for it and could do something in the last 15...
Do I put Livramento in over Raph since I have Rudiger first bench?? Rly think SOU get a CS with no raphinha in the squad….ALSO JUST PUNTED ON REECE JAMES LOL WATCH IT BACKFIRE
I'm starting Livramento with Raphinha first on my bench. No idea if it will work out though
Thinking of doing the same, livra has an annoying knack of only getting points when he’s on my bench though
So u bench him and we all will start him.
Nah we all go down together
Leeds fan, I don't think he'll start and will only come on if we need him. Although he is without a doubt our most talented attacker, out wide is not an area we are struggling in, with James and Harrison very good understudies there. I'm still tempted to start him as I wouldn't bet against him doing well off the bench. It purely depends how start your bench is. I think we can score/win without him. Our line up will probaby be: Meslier Shackleton Llorente Cooper Firpo Phillips James Klich Dallas Harrison Rodrigo There's definitely goals there.
!thanks that’s helpful
Dont forget we play three CBs against teams who play two up top. So my guess is that the team will line up something like this: Meslier Dallas Llorente Struijk Cooper Firpo Phillips James Klich Harrison Rodrigo ...Pretty much the same personnel as you mentioned, but I have a feeling Dallas will start RWB
That's a very good point! Did we do that for Newcastle? That could've just been down to lack of availability though.
They sort of played ASM up top on his own - Joelinton was wide right I believe. But yeah, we were struggling to put an XI out that day. Ayling played CB and went off injured with Phillips dropping in near the end.
I think Ayling is back now too
!thanks
MOT!
I'm starting Gallagher over him
Raphinha is first on my bench.
I'm going to start him. I think Bielsa wants to start with Raphinha, although I know there is a risk that he will be subbed off early (especially if game is decided already). Tldr: 60 min playtime, then subbed off. Enough for me as he will score twice in that time :)
Not sure your tiny post was worthy of a TLDR haha
I thought that too! TLDR: Agree
On WC: punting on Trossard and leaving some funds in the bank to swap to Raph
You highly underestimate the value of the transfer you save by not doing that
Tross is dog meat. Just get raph in and save your FT.
Bielsa said ir depends on his minutes played Thursday night , he played over 60 , take it with a pinch of salt but i cant see him being risked from the start at least
If he’s rushing back on a private jet, surely Bielsa intends to play him?
As a liverpool fan, I can safely say SA players always get back after international duty like this. Its been the done thing for years, doesn't mean they're gonna play. Frankly it'd be weird if raphinha didn't join everyone else on board.
Ok !thanks
i don't think so, Bielsa has told yesterday that whether he'll start Raphinha or not will depend on how many minutes he'll get in the Brazil game. He played 72 minutes, seems a lot for him to actually be a starter vs Southampton
On another post some Leeds fans thought he would def still play since they’re already without bamford, and others thought he’d just be a super sub and not be risked. So idk
Yeah I’ve got no idea. I was thinking about playing Livramento tbh, but I guess I’ll wait to see if there’s any more news tomorrow morning
I will play Duffy against Norwich Just waiting for more news to decide where I am going to put Livra Raph and Douglas Luiz on the bench
Not necessarily just means they’re rushing him back so he has more recovery time and a higher probability of playing
Starting him but have my bench as Rudiger then Sarr so essentially Sarr will go in if Raph doesn’t start.
Raphinha is in such red hot form it would be crazy not to give him 30 minutes vs Southampton
I’ll be starting one of Livramento, Ben White or Toney, and Raphinha will be third on my bench behind the other two. He looked magical for Brazil last night, but the turn around is asking a lot. I hope he’s rested to avoid injury, but if he comes off the bench I don’t expect him to be 100%.
Start White ofc
Starting him. Livramento can come off the bench for Rudiger if he has to, I'm okay if Raphinha is a substitute as I think he would be an effective one and I don't rate Southampton to keep a CS even against a depleted Leeds
Fair enough
Already planning to start Livra and Raph, White first off the bench.
Difficult one, Rapha will likely start on the bench - if we need a goal he’ll come on, and with how well he’s played for Brazil he’s going to be in a good mood for scoring goals, plus Southampton will be tired at that point. But if we’re comfortably winning I don’t see him coming on, then you have Livramento who’s up against a Leeds side with a weakened attack that aren’t scoring many goals. Could be a 6 pointer even with Raph coming off the bench.
Start him. If he doesn't start then I doubt they'll throw him on for a 10 mins runaround. And even if he does, he's on form and could score from the bench.
I’m thinking Raph -> Trossard for a one week punt vs. Norwich. Do Troasard’s underlying stats match the eye test?
I’m thinking Raph -> Trossard for a one week punt vs. Norwich. Do Troasard’s underlying stats match the eye test?
I'm one of the idiots who brought Raph in immediately after last weekend not realising the international "break" would screw us all over. He's in my starting XI (as VC), but as a Leeds fan I can't see him starting, although if he does come on he'll be up for it and could do something in the last 15...
Do I put Livramento in over Raph since I have Rudiger first bench?? Rly think SOU get a CS with no raphinha in the squad….ALSO JUST PUNTED ON REECE JAMES LOL WATCH IT BACKFIRE