Kayal was a massive miss vs Cardiff too. He organises the midfield and tells Stephens what to do. Our midfield was awful vs Cardiff as communication was poor and players did not know their roles - this left a massive gap between the defence and midfield which Cardiff exploited time and time...
The Preston midfield are in for a surprise having got the better of Crofts, Ince & Holla (sub) last time at the Amex. We'll have a massive upgrade this time: Kayal, Stephens, Sidwell (sub).
Yes indeed. Looking at loaned, U21, injured and peripheral players, we could field a pretty good team with the likes of Uwe & Rea at the back, Crofts, Holla, JFC, Ince and Towell in midfield; March, Bjordal, Manu, & Tilley as wingers with Hambo, Harper or Ayunga as strikers. Not so good at full...
All about the bench. Team is fixed after successive 4-0 wins.
Bong for Calde is the only change in the bench as I think Kaz will need a little longer to prove his fitness fully.