Christ I'd forgotten Rupp existed. Was hoping for a rare Vrancic appearance with Stiepermann injured. If we're going to rely entirely on wingers for creativity, why are we playing a striker who thrives on through balls, rather than crosses?
What did we read into Farke saying that both Buendia and Stieps should be available this weekend and neither being involved int he squad? Todd not in the squad either, after reports of this Leeds bud. I was looking forward to this season but if Buendia and Todd go, and with Dowell out until next year, I’m now worried! I think Cantwell could go as he is better suited to the PL, but losing Buendia I think is the difference between promotion or not.
He should be starting over Rupp, especially with Skipp and McLean playing he could sit a bit further forward in the comfort that there is cover behind him!
Pretty astonished that Stiepermann doesn’t make the squad given no Cantwell or Buendia. We are light on creativity here, so might be reliant on an individual but of brilliance.