Alfie a potential doubt for tonight

[dt17]

If we can't beat the likes of Ross County without Tav, Jack and Morelos then we don't deserve to win the league regardless.

 

[Parma]

Got to think long term. Don't want to risk Morelos in a game we should be able to win without him.

If there's any doubt have him on the bench

 

[Bruce_Wayne]

If we can't beat the likes of Ross County without Tav, Jack and Morelos then we don't deserve to win the league regardless.

This 100%.

 

[TimzRFudz]

%^*& this, anyone else??? I’m

Whatever it is we're all with you mate. Personally, I'm...

 

[Gruger]

We should be able to win tonight without Alfie. However it would be a big loss as it would be important game time for Saturday against the Sheep!

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

All our injuries seem to be calf problems! Where we even fully hydrating players in Dubai?

 

[Grogu]

Typical bad luck. Although we should easily be seeing off Ross County at Ibrox without Alfie. If any doubts, keep him and make sure he’s fit for Saturday.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

No sense in rushing him back, keep him simmering for Saturday we SHOULD have enough for tonight.

We need to change it up though and I'd hope Arfield comes in to offer Defoe close support. Might be a game for trying something different as I dont think any of us could handle another St Mirren scenario. That was brutal although I expect Ross County to park only 1 and not 2 buses. We should have more space.

 

[dynamo_rosco]

It's all fair and well saying we should still beat Ross County but the harsh reality is, we've been shite without the missing players. Especially Morelos

 

[ZvP]

Morelos won't miss tonight's game. He's the most robust football player I've seen.

 

[MearnsUnionist]

Ffs why are we getting so may injuries now, where they pushed too hard on their mini pre season, has to be some reason for this.

Morelos never did any running in Dubai.

 

[coplandrearl36]

All our injuries seem to be calf problems! Where we even fully hydrating players in Dubai?

Naw, we thought they could store water like camels.

 

[supersonic]

Mind games. Ross County will setup differently depending on who our striker is. Anything that puts a bit of doubt into opponents minds is good with me.

I am not sure we need to engage in mind games with Ross County

 

[Hap Hapablap]

If we can't beat the likes of Ross County without Tav, Jack and Morelos then we don't deserve to win the league regardless.

I'd agree with this, you cannot however deny the fact they are probably 3 of our best 4 or 5 outfield players. Losing that changes a team dynamic considerably.
We have to hope the team steps up tonight unlike Sunday.

 

[exiled_bear]

FFS just what we don't need. Hopefully we can get the job done tonight without him.

 

[Twiggyrfc1]

It's all fair and well saying we should still beat Ross County but the harsh reality is, we've been shite without the missing players. Especially Morelos

Whole team have been shite since we came back from the winter break.

 

[Clubdeckg]

Not having much luck on the injury front at all

 

[WATP3006]

Some posters just can’t wait to have a go!

Makes you wonder.

Footballers are allowed to get injured you know? Sure it’s never great to have your best players out and timing isn’t great but the posts on here really are something to behold.

Suck it up lads and get behind the team.

 

[Mjolnir]

Awww FFS.
Well if it is going to be Defoe again, they better have a better plan in place to support him.

 

[dynamo_rosco]

Morelos never did any running in Dubai.

Any idea why that was mate?

 

[Forfar_Bear]

Bollocks. We'll still win though,, comfortably.

 

[EagleThursday]

Poor....

Poooooooor

 

[Toph1985]

not much going our way right now is there

Horrible luck with injuries!

 

[djgarymc]

An injury we really don't need. get a striker is ffs

 

[Fraser]

We need him but if he is in doubt it's not worth the risk

 

[dt17]

I'd agree with this, you cannot however deny the fact they are probably 3 of our best 4 or 5 outfield players. Losing that changes a team dynamic considerably.
We have to hope the team steps up tonight unlike Sunday.

100% and against the likes of Celtic or Aberdeen it'd be a huge concern.

But surely no matter which 11 we pick tonight they should still be better than Ross County?

 

[Clydevalley]

Rest him as we should be able to beat them without taking a risk on his fitness

 

[Ronniemca]

Huge bid in the pipeline?

 

[Calio]

Any idea why that was mate?

He joined up late after going back to Colombia for his charity match.

 

[LyonGer]

Mind games. Ross County will setup differently depending on who our striker is. Anything that puts a bit of doubt into opponents minds is good with me.

Hopefully you are correct mate

 

[Rt. Hon. Bearman]

We will easily beat Ross County tonight, with or without Alfie.

 

[last minute signing]

Fingers crossed he makes it.

 

[Liviger1984]

Start defoe and give morelos a run out only if necessary. Keep alfredo for aberdeen and HIVS.

 

[giogaddi]

Morelos never did any running in Dubai.

Ach mate, who cares about reality when we can start digging into the fitness staff?

 

[MearnsUnionist]

Any idea why that was mate?

He was given extra time off to go home to Colombia mate.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

100% and against the likes of Celtic or Aberdeen it'd be a huge concern.

But surely no matter which 11 we pick tonight they should still be better than Ross County?

Of course, but it will be more difficult.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

Morelos gets an injury that's keeping him out for a number of weeks and we are fucked.

 

[Bluetyler]

Start defoe and give morelos a run out only if necessary. Keep alfredo for aberdeen and HIVS.

Only if Defoe is supported properly. Leave him with no service and we won't see a return

 

[rossgers]

Needs to play on Saturday against Aberdeen. Think we could cope without him tonight if its a risk.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Only if Defoe is supported properly. Leave him with no service and we won't see a return

We should set up like we did v Scum at home last season when we beat them 2-0.
Keep Arfield close to Defoe.
That would of course mean Arfield in the front 3 and Aribo slotting in to replace Jack.

 

[ca100]

I wouldn't be starting Morelos unless he is 100%. If we don't trust ourselves to beat Ross County without him then i'd be questioning the merit of extending Defoe's deal.

 

[1993ranger]

2020 has not started great at all

 

[Partickger]

Like buses, all our injuries coming along at once.

Get set for another St Mirren style grind if Alfie is missing,

 

[The Moon on Mars is Blue]

Mcpake for striker tonight lol

Is he not injured as well

 

[Rossco99]

Tav, Jack, Stewart and Morelos all having injuries when our luck's out it's really out.

 

[DazRFC94]

Bit of a weird post no? Don’t remember us posting a squad update from the manager on the day of a game before although I could be wrong. Just seems a bit odd.

 

[Bruce_Wayne]

Fully fit I would have started him on the bench anyway. Keep him champing at the bit for Aberdeen and Hibs.

 

[BlueLagoonCo]

Until Gerrard plays to Defoe's strength then we'll suffer without Alfredo

 

[TheBlueBlazerV3]

Poooooooor

Gold...comedic genius !

 

[Gazman_Airdrie]

No issue playing Defoe tonight, as we should have the lions share of possession and the ball should mainly be in and around the Ross County box which suits Defoe.

Games like Sunday past where we looked to counter attack don't suit him, as he no longer has the pace to run in behind.