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Without Luongo 19:26 - Dec 28 with 3237 views

Thoughts...

Does Cousins get that big chance to finally prove himself in central midfield?

Or do we bring Freeman to central midfield alongside Scowens and put BOS left.

For me, for creativity and pace it should be the latter but I get the feeling that McClaren will go for Cousins as a 'like for like' replacement.

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Without Luongo on 20:01 - Dec 28 with 2679 views

colinallcars

Is Luongo available tomorrow ?

Without Luongo on 20:15 - Dec 28 with 2638 views

ozranger

Without Luongo on 20:01 - Dec 28 by colinallcars
Is Luongo available tomorrow ?

Only if he can quietly sneak out of training and get a taxi to Dubai airport, take an Emirates flight to Heathrow, an uber to Shepherds Bush, play the game and then do the opposite all in the hope that no one realises he was absent. So, maybe.

Without Luongo on 20:51 - Dec 28 with 2565 views

CiderwithRsie

I think you have second-guessed McClaren correctly and FWIW I think he'd be right - we have a system, it's working, so change as little as possible; and Cousins has shown signs of being up to the job. Freeman seems to be relishing playing where he is.

I'd like BOS to get more game time as a sub, and I expect him to get a go in the Cup.

Without Luongo on 21:11 - Dec 28 with 2528 views

CiderwithRsie

PS if I was going to make a change it'd be to give Eze some rest and give Chair a start.

Without Luongo on 21:58 - Dec 28 with 2461 views

colinallcars

Without Luongo on 21:11 - Dec 28 by CiderwithRsie
PS if I was going to make a change it'd be to give Eze some rest and give Chair a start.

Seconded

Without Luongo on 22:19 - Dec 28 with 2416 views

Lblock

Luongo is going to rip up the Asian Cup

We'll be fighting off bids as the "window slams shut"

Or..... he may be an unused sub for the WHOLE tournament, which I'm sure I've seen before.

I'm a critic of his (No?!?!?) but to be fair he's been turning me around and has been integral last few games. We will miss him due largely to key injuries which means players such as Geoofery Cameron III and Hall are unable to step up.
I do actually hope he remains on the sidelines, comes back fresh and there is zero interest in him and we can march on.

Tomorrow I would simply stick Cousins in there but I do have a feeling Schteeve may surprise us.

Looking forward to it.

Cherish and enjoy life.... this ain't no dress rehearsal

Without Luongo on 22:42 - Dec 28 with 2389 views

BazzaInTheLoft

I've got some Charlton supporting family, and they reckon the lad is class. I'm sure a proper injury free run will show him to be the player we thought we signed.

Without Luongo on 22:45 - Dec 28 with 2382 views

qprd

Without Luongo on 21:58 - Dec 28 by colinallcars
Seconded

If you’re going to sit Eze, id rather see bright than chair.

Play a 4231 with freeman in the 10 role and bright on the left wing

Without Luongo on 23:24 - Dec 28 with 2313 views

ozranger

Without Luongo on 22:19 - Dec 28 by Lblock

I'd be more than concerned if he returns with pine splinters. That is, unless McLaren can get his head back in order much quicker than after what happened in Russia. If he doesn't get a run in the Asian Cup I think he would seriously think about retiring from national duties.

However, I would extremely doubt he wouldn't play. It was the previously injured Jedinak who kicked Mass out of the WC, through the Dutch manager who had no real idea what he was doing. With Mooy missing this time as well, only really Milligan would do better in Luongo's normal place and Milligan is settling in the defence. So, I would expect Mass to play all of the games and be key to the performances of the team.

Without Luongo on 00:34 - Dec 29 with 2232 views

BazzaInTheLoft

Syria, Palestine, and Jordan.

He's not exactly going to have to knock his pipe out is he? It's in the United Arab Emirates so he can chat to Lynch round the pool in Dubai if he gets homesick.

Without Luongo on 01:05 - Dec 29 with 2209 views

CiderwithRsie

Without Luongo on 22:45 - Dec 28 by qprd
If you’re going to sit Eze, id rather see bright than chair. Play a 4231 with freeman in the 10 role and bright on the left wing

I'm not against that as such, but it's changing a winning formula - you bring in BOS and you change Freeman's role. Which you have to, to bring Bright in, as he's an out-and-out winger (unless you bring him in for Pawel, which is madness.)

I just think Chair looks closer to a like-for-like for Eze, switching between a 10 and a winger.

Without Luongo on 01:55 - Dec 29 with 2186 views

Hooparoo

Without Luongo on 00:34 - Dec 29 by BazzaInTheLoft
Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. He's not exactly going to have to knock his pipe out is he? It's in the United Arab Emirates so he can chat to Lynch round the pool in Dubai if he gets homesick.

The real opponents for us (as defending champions) are Japan and South Korea as most of their players are in Europe’s top leagues (unlike ours). Syria, Jordan and Palestine are the Malta, Faroe Islands and Gibraltar of our region.

You still have to beat what’s in front of you.

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Without Luongo on 06:32 - Dec 29 with 2085 views

aussiehoop

If Milligan kept me out of my Sunday side I’d throw a wobbly and retire - in my opinion a crab of the highest order with a propensity to give the ball away at the most inconvenient time.

He’s not fit to lace Luongos boots.

Without Luongo on 08:05 - Dec 29 with 2021 views

jonno

Just out of interest, do Australia subsidise Luongo's wages while he is unavailable to play for us?

Without Luongo on 09:22 - Dec 29 with 1951 views

DejR_vu

Without Luongo on 22:45 - Dec 28 by qprd
If you’re going to sit Eze, id rather see bright than chair. Play a 4231 with freeman in the 10 role and bright on the left wing

Nice problems to have for a change

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Without Luongo on 09:27 - Dec 29 with 1945 views

DejR_vu

Without Luongo on 22:42 - Dec 28 by BazzaInTheLoft
I've got some Charlton supporting family, and they reckon the lad is class. I'm sure a proper injury free run will show him to be the player we thought we signed.

Best case, Luongo has a blinder of a tournament, Cousins steps up whilst he’s away, bid comes in for Luongo, everyone’s happy.

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Without Luongo on 10:39 - Dec 29 with 1879 views

BazzaInTheLoft

Without Luongo on 01:55 - Dec 29 by Hooparoo
The real opponents for us (as defending champions) are Japan and South Korea as most of their players are in Europe’s top leagues (unlike ours). Syria, Jordan and Palestine are the Malta, Faroe Islands and Gibraltar of our region. You still have to beat what’s in front of you.

Very true.

Without Luongo on 11:20 - Dec 29 with 1831 views

DavieQPR

When you play 4-2-3-1 you cannot use Freeman as part of the 2. Therefore it has to be Cousins alongside Scowen.

Without Luongo on 11:39 - Dec 29 with 1800 views

PinnerPaul

As far as Mas is concerned SMc has already said it WILL be Cousins to replace him.

I would start with Chair myself instead of Eze, but don't think SMc will.

Without Luongo on 15:14 - Dec 29 with 1653 views

Boston

Someone get on the blower to the BBC, they think we have an unchanged side from Boxing Day!

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Without Luongo on 17:04 - Dec 29 with 1614 views

London_Pride

Unfortunately he didn't take the opportunity today. Cousins was very poor. A couple of times misplaced passes lead to Reading breaks or Free kicks. Scowen had to cover for him numerous times. At times he seemed to be trying too hard.

Hopefully he will be better against Villa.

Without Luongo on 17:10 - Dec 29 with 1598 views

sevenhoop

He is absolute cack. Rubbish. Doesmt have the talent or a football brain . Today was the day I finally gave up with him and realised he will never make a footballer.

Without Luongo on 18:02 - Dec 29 with 1465 views

BlackCrowe

It's astonishing he skips around the middle of the field like an Easter lamb but never actually goes anywhere near the ball. His team mates seem to avoid passing to him too.

I think he thinks he's some kind of playmaker who is too good to do the graft, but that's whats needed if he's filling in for Mass.

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Without Luongo on 19:10 - Dec 29 with 1365 views

Hunterhoop

Without Luongo on 18:02 - Dec 29 by BlackCrowe
It's astonishing he skips around the middle of the field like an Easter lamb but never actually goes anywhere near the ball. His team mates seem to avoid passing to him too. I think he thinks he's some kind of playmaker who is too good to do the graft, but that's whats needed if he's filling in for Mass.

The difference with and without Luongo was plain to see today. Cousins barely got within 5 feet of the ball at any point in the game. When he did, he gave it away.

In the first half, i’m not sure he or Scowen put in a single successful tackle. Scowen improved but was still poor, because he doesn’t pass AND move. He passes and stands still. Fine if your passing is good and others in front of you do the moving. His passing was bad, and with Cousins doing an impersonation of an old Labrador playing football we couldn’t put our foot on it.

Luongo hugely missed. Shame everyone else is so lightweight and can’t pass.

Without Luongo on 19:16 - Dec 29 with 1342 views

BazzaInTheLoft

Without Luongo on 22:42 - Dec 28 by BazzaInTheLoft
I've got some Charlton supporting family, and they reckon the lad is class. I'm sure a proper injury free run will show him to be the player we thought we signed.

This hasn't aged well.

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