Pelle has to play because we have no one else who can do the job he does.
I'd start
Forster; McCarthy Fonte Alderweireld Targett; Reed Schneiderlin JWP; Tadic Pelle Long
If you watch all premier league games, the majority have a big ST who gives quite a lot of fouls away. I'm always surprised how often he manages to bring the ball down onto his chest.
No - back to 4-3-3. You're right. @SouthamptonFC: Koeman on @Nathaniel_Clyne and @ryanbertrand3 missing the game: "That's one of the reasons we play with four defenders today." #saintsfc
Mane was very good today - thats more like it. Maybe done him some good being taken out last week.
Seems like this formation is a go-er!? Not sure where that puts Tadic though?
I think the rules state you can only have 2 domestic loans, with a maximum of 1 from the same club.
Is it 4 international loans, or is it unlimited. It's not a bad way to get players in with a view to permanent deal. Means RK can have a good look at them, see if they integrate into the squad on and off the pitch and make a decision on them. Only problem is if we bring someone in, they're really good then we lose them to a bigger club without getting a financial benefit.
Wonderful effort from them - fair play. Can't see us outsinging them lot, especially when our "kop" has been moved. When Chelsea came a few years ago it was the same.
He will be hit and miss, but he will be far better than Mane and Mayuka - thats a good place to start. If it's not working we now have alternatives. Good problem to have. If he is very good, then we can buy him, if hes not then he goes back - good deal IMO.