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.