Barring the long term injured and if Harry can shake off his knock we'll have more players available for Stoke than at any point this season. Who would you play and what formation to get what could be a crucial away win?
I'd definitely start with Huddlestone, our away form is terrible and he's the one player we have who's capable of controlling a game.
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I think he played in other away games, so what would be different? We need to defend well and get lucky in front of goal. Might sound ****, but it is what it is.
Then try reading it. Huddlestone played in other away games with no difference to the result. We need to defend well (stop them scoring) and just attack and get lucky (for a change). Not the cleverest of tactics, but better than what we've had so far. You might not agree, but was that really so hard to understand.
And the problem with that is Huddlestone has given away a few free kicks and penalty? when chasing back.
Another point with our away form is that if Huddlestone cannot create a goal that is one thing, but does anyone see him as a goalscorer? Away from home put him on the bench.
I'd probably agree. We're expecting to see less of the ball away from home so set up ith the ability to counter quickly. Clucas and N'Diaye can both cover a lot of ground.
I wouldn't disagre with anyone who rates Huddlestone for his recent form and ability to control a game, but he sits too deep and denies us a threat. Harry's rampages (from a deeper position) create more of a threat.
We've lost every away game this season that Huddlestone wasn't involved in, we won one and drew two of the games he was involved in, so there was self evidently a difference in the results. If you're going to be a patronising ****, at least get your facts straight.