I don't think we can other than Lees-Melou and Gilmour
I think those two will start. 100% Gilmour, and I'd be surprised not to see Pierre in the line-up.
But as for the other new guys...well....maybe as subs. I think if Sargent starts up front it is because Pukki still isn't 100% fit and Farke thinks Idah still isn't developing his game enough (he has made noises to this effect lately).
Rashica starting would be a mistake IMO. As many have said, he's not played much pre-season and when he has he hasn't yet looked comfortable in the system.
I don't expect to see Tzolis other than maybe as a sub.
Thing is, to accommodate Rashica, Sargent or Tzolis (assuming we won't be in 4-2-3-1) we would have to drop one or more of Cantwell, Pukki or Dowell. I don't think we would do that for first game of the season, especially when Pukki hasn't had much time to work with the new attacking guys.
Mid to long term I am interested in how we will use Tzolis. He constantly calls himself a left winger, and talks about his relationship with Giannoulis on that side, but that's Cantwell's position, and is also where Rashica played pre-season (although he was on the right for Bremen I think). Farke clearly has a plan with Tzolis as he discussed it with him but no idea what that might be yet.
Anyone know if Tzolis has set pieces up his sleeve?
Posted By: Legacy Fan on August 14th 2021 at 11:45:19
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- New lads most likely to get minutes ?… (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:14:48
- I think the Sarge will begin (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:30:23
- I don't think we can other than Lees-Melou and Gilmour (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 14, 11:45:19
- I think it will be the team that started v Gillingham (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Aug 14, 11:21:36
- Hope so - I am really looking forward to seeing them play. (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:04:57
- Defence and lack of DCM muscle a big concern (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 11:07:18
- Yup. Surprised we didn't do more there considering our last experience in the Prem. (n/m) (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:08:45
- We will, in the next week or so (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:32:30
- Yup. Surprised we didn't do more there considering our last experience in the Prem. (n/m) (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:08:45
- Defence and lack of DCM muscle a big concern (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 11:07:18
- Has Rashica done enough in pre season to warrant a start? (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 14, 10:31:33
- No he’s barely had any time on the pitch and had covid (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:36:36
- Don’t see Sargent starting. I think Rashica or Tzolis might. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:30:21
- Defo not tzolis; rashica maybe (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:30:57
- Sargent has the work ethic and surely much fitter than … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:37:05
- Maybe. I suppose he could start wide right but not sure that’s his position (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:51:49
- Think that’s where he’s been playing for Bremen this season … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:56:29
- Maybe. I suppose he could start wide right but not sure that’s his position (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:51:49
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