That all sounds fine, but maybe you misread the question: 'Would you risk our Premier League status?'Assuming we go out of both cups at the first time of asking, then we'll have played 40 matches this season.
If we were to win both cups, we'd have to play 50 times.
Personally, I think that players want to play in every game. Play them. Or at least play a slightly stronger squad than that which stepped out last night.
If we survive in the Prem and consolidate for 5-7 years, at that point yes. While we're still treading water and relatively new to it all, no.
That all sounds fine, but maybe you misread the question: 'Would you risk our Premier League status?'
Playing a strong squad is one thing, but risking our PL status is madness, surely?
If you think we can put out a better squad, and not risk our PL status, then the answer is either 'No' or 'Other'
At this stage I think the risk is minimal, so I would play a stronger team.