[WBA-Josh]

It might sound harsh but the team looks desperate and amateurish to me, like Alan Pardew’s first match. 3 strikers, no proper wingers and Barry and Brunt both in the midfield. Without Phillips I’d have liked Edwards or Leko to play on the right wing rather than another striker.

The only way I can really like the team is if Rodriguez plays in a 10 role behind HRK and Gayle. Anyway, I hope it works but I’m less confident now without Phillips, Morrison and Barnes.

Johnstone
Holgate - Dawson - Hegazi - Gibbs
Harper - Barry - Brunt
Gayle - Rodriguez - Robson-Kanu

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Barnes is on Leicester’s bench. Très bien Puel.