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But that loss is offset and more by the gains won by the projection of absolute confidence in his players.

I know it will vary according to opponents, but in general I see the defensive pecking order as ..... Dunk Colwill Veltman Webster Van Hecke Very harsh on Webby to be down there, but he needs consistent fitness to work his way back up the order.

And that would only mean from the last game bringing in Sarmiento for Welbeck. That's not something that concerns me. Also the fact that they might not be in the pics for a number of reasons other than injury

Gross shoe horned at right back, ostensibly because the manager wants him in the team, is one of those decisions that every piece of experience gained from watching 1000s of football matches tells you is going to be a terrible idea ..... .... but then Pascal plays brilliantly, the team play...

Personally. I don't want any drama. A routine win would do me very nicely indeed

Kind of agree. Historically Webby has been brilliant when he's had a run in the side and shaky when he's been working his way back in. We're bringing him back in the right way I think. Late in the match ballast. Joel has just played and kept a clean sheet, so should be retained.

I suppose we won't know that for certain before we select our side though.

I just wonder if we'll carry on with the two striker formation we've been playing. If so then it's down to Evan's fitness (but I guess he'll be on the bench). That leaves no space for Gross, which means he'll likely appear at right back. Another possibility is Lallana is available and I think...