What are we expecting? I think 2-3 possible changes will happen.
One change I’d contemplate is Arfield dropping into the Aribo midfield position like he did last season. Aribo has just completed 2 x 90 minute games there and looked more and more tired as the game went on. On Sunday I’d bring him in after 60/70 for Arfield . Arfield like Aribo is our most attacking/supporting midfield player , so like for like.
Fir Arfield to be the attack central midfielder then I’ve changed my mind of having Kamara / Jack in same team when attempting to break down a sit in St Mirren but with Arfield as the supporter to the front 3 , these 2 holding midfielders are perfect along with the fact Jack also becomes a goal threat when Kamara plays as he is allowed to get forward more. Davis will be kept to play 2 games in 4 days vs Legia and Celtic
The front 3... I’d play Defoe to keep Morelos fresh for legia and Celtic, also I don’t trust Clancy with him either.
Jones should come in on the left with Ojo or Stewart on right. Ojo put some shift in last night and should have been subbed after 70/75 mins. Stewart in his brief games for us linked well with Defoe and Tav. Personally I’d put Ojo on for 60/70.
Back 5 stay the same , no need to rest any fir this and none deserve to be dropped/rested . Katic should be un droppable the now as he has been better than Goldson but hopefully SG sees a very settled back 4 for next few games
With that , I’d put this attacking team out vs St Mirren , we need to break them down as they will sit in , try break up play at every point and will try to be direct when attacking or with any set plays.
McGregor
Tav Goldson Katic Flanagan
Kamara jack
Arfield
Ojo Defoe Jones
One change I’d contemplate is Arfield dropping into the Aribo midfield position like he did last season. Aribo has just completed 2 x 90 minute games there and looked more and more tired as the game went on. On Sunday I’d bring him in after 60/70 for Arfield . Arfield like Aribo is our most attacking/supporting midfield player , so like for like.
Fir Arfield to be the attack central midfielder then I’ve changed my mind of having Kamara / Jack in same team when attempting to break down a sit in St Mirren but with Arfield as the supporter to the front 3 , these 2 holding midfielders are perfect along with the fact Jack also becomes a goal threat when Kamara plays as he is allowed to get forward more. Davis will be kept to play 2 games in 4 days vs Legia and Celtic
The front 3... I’d play Defoe to keep Morelos fresh for legia and Celtic, also I don’t trust Clancy with him either.
Jones should come in on the left with Ojo or Stewart on right. Ojo put some shift in last night and should have been subbed after 70/75 mins. Stewart in his brief games for us linked well with Defoe and Tav. Personally I’d put Ojo on for 60/70.
Back 5 stay the same , no need to rest any fir this and none deserve to be dropped/rested . Katic should be un droppable the now as he has been better than Goldson but hopefully SG sees a very settled back 4 for next few games
With that , I’d put this attacking team out vs St Mirren , we need to break them down as they will sit in , try break up play at every point and will try to be direct when attacking or with any set plays.
McGregor
Tav Goldson Katic Flanagan
Kamara jack
Arfield
Ojo Defoe Jones