Probably the worst manager I've ever seen at Saints.
Wotte and Portvliet were terrible but with a terrible team. MP had decent enough players at his disposal but just had no idea.
Austin, Gabbi and Carrillo out. Long to stay to play as part of the 3 in a 4-2-3-1 (I.e not up front on his own) and a Pelle/Lambert style player to be a focal point.
We have to start fast and get their crowd nervous. No doubt they'll be thinking the same thing so it could be a frantic start to the game.
I think I'd play the same team as Saturday and just bring in Stephens for Yoshi. Admittedly that defence looks poor but at least it gives us an extra man than a 2 man partnership.
FWIW, bookies have us as favourites.
No point having Austin up top on his own as he’s not mobile enough.
I’d go 5-3-2:
McCarthy
Cedric, Bednarek, Yoshida, Hoedt (gulp), Bertrand
JWP, Romeu, Hojbjerg,
Austin, Long