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Nisbet subbed off, missed the match

Youlley on the bench bos starting
Just finished watching Celtic vs Ross County. Nisbet was fine and had some tidy touches and moves. RC only had about 20% possession, so it was a tricky game for a creative type like him. The only blemish on his game tonight was that he was marking the guy who assisted Celticā€™s second goal and tried to contain him on the edge of the box but couldnā€™t stay close enough. A wicked ball was then whipped in for a nice header. It wasnā€™t entirely his fault, as the marker didnā€™t put enough pressure on the header. But it shows the gap in quality between Celtic and the smaller teams when they really turn up the intensity.
 
Triantis got the intercept and the goal, great individual effort, not the easiest finish for a dm either
 
Gee Motherwell missing stama. They finish the half without a single shot!
 
I'd prefer Burgess rowles and geria tbh, triantis can be rocks and diamonds at cb. Still, he is an option...
Did you watch Geria's last few games for MV? He wasn't great. I reckon Triantis is at peak confidence at the moment. I'd probably play Iredale ahead of Rowles as well. All of the Hibs boys are in good form atm
 
Got to bite the bullet that we won't see Robertson. My ideal midfield is Triantis and Balard with Robertson ahead.

If it's insisted Irvine start then I'd like him on the 10 for China away. It'll suffocate them and his runs into the box and erratic counter movement can create space elsewhere.

For most versatility I'd play a back 4 of:

Geria Burgess Rowles Bos. Simply put, Trinatis starts in midfield and then drops back to form a back 3 when desired allowing Geria and Bos to advance. I know the former has excelled at RCB but having him on the very right allows for other areas to adjust.

For China I'd have Irankunda start right and Goodwin left and have Boyle and McGree waiting on the bench for later. For Indonesia start McGree and Goodwin. The dream is Toure up front but it won't happen.
 
Popovic's system and preferences create some headaches. Players don't need to start all the time. O'Neill and Luongo would be great to bring on to close down a game. China away is one where this may be the case. We need a lot of legs in midfield. I like listing 11s but it can depend on so much.

The absolute best

Gauci
Metcalfe Circati Souttar Burgess Bos
Balard Triantis
Robertson
Irankunda Toure Goodwin

I feel Metcalfe opens up a range of opportunities on the right as he can go forward, come central, and Balard has the tank and awareness to move around.

Got to think if Nisbet, Irvine, O'Neill, Luongo are waiting. We have a fine range of midfielders.

If we play the back 3. Imagine a midfield of Triantis with Robertson and either McGree or Segecic on the other 10? Many nations do that where their more attacking mids are their midfield and the single 6 can compensate. Japan sacrifice defensive wing backs and slot Mitoma there.
 
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