02 Sep 2019 15:10:03
Not good seeing young Davis stretchered off, but might it force Bielsa's hand and open the door to the first team game day squad for Struijk. If so, let's hope he takes the opportunity with both hands and establishes himself as a genuine option at CB ahead of Beradi!
02 Sep 2019 20:22:59
Don’t think Pascal did his chances any harm when he came on for the under 23s. Just because of his height he adds options at both ends. Shame for Leif who was clearly in Bielsas plans, hope he has a speedy recovery. With Bielsa, sometimes it’s only an injury that forces his hand into a change.
02 Sep 2019 23:01:53
Not forgetting that Klich was fairly peripheral in Bielsa's plans until Forshaw's timely injury at the end of pre-season last year. I'd certainly welcome a similar kind of impact from young Strujik.
03 Sep 2019 12:31:43
Neither Pascal or Ryan will be near the first team this year unless half the squad is out injured. Not saying they should not be, for me this is the year both should be involved with the first team to help their development but can not see it happening. Took Bubs ages to include Clarke last year and Shacks still only a cameo player. Gotts sat there wondering what he has to do. No i think Bubs will juggle the first team squad again this year and only bring new faces into first team if he is running out of fit players.
03 Sep 2019 15:47:13
Agree mate sadly.