Because we haven't been playing well, have stopped scoring (just 5 goals in 6 matches). We were scoring for fun before and are now not even averaging a goal a game.
Also, in a derby, it can often be a more even playing field and be more about passion and desire and the physical battles.
Easy...
Have to say, I am nervous for this game too.
It's all well and fine saying we have Saka back, but he wasn't playing well before he was left out, so there is no guarantee that he is going to come back in and be the on-form Saka we all remember.
We haven't been at our best lately (Southampton...
Been here before. 😂 Remember when Derby had loads of players out and we expected to batter them?
At Charlton too, we expected a win, with them on a bad run.
Great we have Saka and Rudoni, but they need to play well. We've had too many players underperforming lately
I'm a little worried.
We have to match them for enthusiasm and passion. It's not just about who is the better side, or who has the better players. A lot of it could come down to desire and battling for every ball.
Not sure it's going to be a pretty game at all.
I would be very happy with a...
Same could be said of Simms though too.
Simms, when he hasn't been on the top of his game, can look like a pub player at times. Same goes for many players. When they are out of form, they look distinctly average, or worse.
I am hoping for all 3 points, but get the feeling we may well have to settle for a draw.
With Hull playing Watford and Middlesbrough playing Southampton, a draw might not be a bad thing at all.
Ipswich are away at Portsmouth and I just have this sneaky feeling that Pompey may well get...
Dasilva used to get all kinds of flak and was called useless and shite.
Look where he is now.
Brau doesn't look good enough, but I think we need to at least give him time to develop.
Need Saka back on his game and Rudoni on his game too.
Get top performances out of EMC, Saka and Rudoni and we should have an excellent chance of taking all 3 points.
Has he been playing academy football? I know it's not the same thing as league game standard, but he should be fit enough if so and would just be lacking on that match sharpness that's needed
Or hasn't he been playing at all?