[WBA-Josh]

I watched Fulham an ok amount last season and from what I remember Johansen was always effective in his role. McDonald played the holding role, Cairney was the main creative playmaker with most of the play going though him and Johansen was the all round player who would get up and down the pitch, keep the play moving, create chances and pitch in with goals. I think one of Fulham’s biggest mistakes in the summer was signing too many midfielders and changing that central 3.

I can imagine a midfield of Barry anchoring, Phillips on the right wing, Livermore and Johansen in the centre of midfield and Murphy on the left wing.

Barry
Phillips - Livermore - Johansen - Murphy
Gayle/Rodriguez

In matches where we should dominate, Barry can be taken out, Livermore can drop back and Harper or Morrison can come into the team or Phillips can move inside to play right centre.