eastterracemike
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No brainer surely? Someone add a poll - my it skills aren't up to it!
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[Albion] Zeqiri or burn at lwb vs toon
- Thread starter eastterracemike
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I've added a poll for you.
However, I think a lot will depend on if Burn's hamstring has sorted itself out. I'd play Zeqiri based on his form against Saints but Potter will play Burn if he's fit.
Skaville
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I voted Burn because I’m assuming you mean in a flat back four.
I have watched the second half of the Southampton game a few times and followed Zeqiri. He had a good game and is obviously a forward more than a defender. He is not afraid to shoot and drives forward. If Burn is fit he should start and bring on Zeqiri later.
If only we had some payers in the squad who were experts in playing left back. Then we wouldn't need to deploy a centre back or a striker there.
Ecosse Exile
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Although Zeqiri did well against Southampton for 45 minutes, its not really his position and i would prefer someone more used to that position. I'm not a fan of Burn at LWB but dont mind him so much as a centre back, however he does have the experience that Zeqiri lacks.
I would like to see Karbownik given a chance there, he played both wing back roles at his previous club, well enough for us to have noticed him and signed him, i believe he has also played LWB for Poland. I'd give him the position against Newcastle, is it too big a game to be trying things out? Possibly, but then we wont face any weaker opposition for the rest of the season apart from Sheffield United, so give him a go.
I would like to see Karbownik given a chance there, he played both wing back roles at his previous club, well enough for us to have noticed him and signed him, i believe he has also played LWB for Poland. I'd give him the position against Newcastle, is it too big a game to be trying things out? Possibly, but then we wont face any weaker opposition for the rest of the season apart from Sheffield United, so give him a go.
GT49er
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In that case I wonder why the OP stated 'LWB' ..............
We have, we can play White, Dunk and Veltman at CB in a three. Then we could play Burn or Zeqiri at LWB, and Gross or Karbownik (in his favoured position) at RWB.
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We look far better with wing backs in my opinion .
I think there are three options:
- If Burn is fit and we play 4 at the back, in which I think Burn will play and should play.
- If Burn is fit and we play 5 at the back, then Burn will be at CB anyway and Zeqiri or Alzate will be LWB.
- If Burn is injured, Alzate will play because it has to be 4 at the back.
My preference is that Burn CB plays and Zeqiri comes in at LWB.
Also if it pays off, Zeqiri at LWB could be an absolute masterstroke from Potter akin to him doing the same with March. Sometimes it can be a bit much, but Potter's creativity with players is most impressive.
- If Burn is fit and we play 4 at the back, in which I think Burn will play and should play.
- If Burn is fit and we play 5 at the back, then Burn will be at CB anyway and Zeqiri or Alzate will be LWB.
- If Burn is injured, Alzate will play because it has to be 4 at the back.
My preference is that Burn CB plays and Zeqiri comes in at LWB.
Also if it pays off, Zeqiri at LWB could be an absolute masterstroke from Potter akin to him doing the same with March. Sometimes it can be a bit much, but Potter's creativity with players is most impressive.
Kalimantan Gull
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If Burn is fit he will play, either as a left sided centre back with Alzate probably at LWB, or as lwb with Veltman in back 3 and Alzate at rwb.
If he's not fit then yes, maybe, with Zeqiri and alzate as wing backs, but I wouldn't rule out a back 4 with Karbownik.
What was evident, however, from the second half against Southampton was that we don't really need our wing backs to have any defensive qualities other than ability to be in right position. Our back 3 basically works as a standard back 4, the near side centre back assuming the full back role, the other two standard centre halves and the wing back filling the far side full back role (who usually doesn't have much to do). It seems very effective
If he's not fit then yes, maybe, with Zeqiri and alzate as wing backs, but I wouldn't rule out a back 4 with Karbownik.
What was evident, however, from the second half against Southampton was that we don't really need our wing backs to have any defensive qualities other than ability to be in right position. Our back 3 basically works as a standard back 4, the near side centre back assuming the full back role, the other two standard centre halves and the wing back filling the far side full back role (who usually doesn't have much to do). It seems very effective
Zeqiri with Veltman.
If that's not possible then Burn.
If that's not possible then Burn.
KeegansHairPiece
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The thread title is ‘left wing back’ which I would answer Zeqiri.
The poll says ‘left back’ which I would answer Burn.
If we play 3 at the back Veltman can play CB which is another option.
The poll says ‘left back’ which I would answer Burn.
If we play 3 at the back Veltman can play CB which is another option.
KeegansHairPiece
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Not sure we’ll see Alzate in a defensive role again after his ball watching for the Leicester goal. This is why, imho, he’s not been getting as many chances as people would like. His all round play is good, but he has a tendency to switch off.
Kalimantan Gull
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Which Leicester goal? Had a look back at a few but couldnt see which one you meant
Change at Barnham
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Back Five:
Veltman - White - Dunk - Burn - Zeqiri
Dan Burn's name is one of the first on our teamsheet as statistically it's proven that he wins more aerial duels than anyone else we have.
We will need Burn to help handle Carroll, Lascelles, Joelinton.
Zeqiri looked great for 45 mins at Southampton, so I feel he deserves another chance at left wing back.
In summary, both should start but Burn is the more important for us.
Veltman - White - Dunk - Burn - Zeqiri
Dan Burn's name is one of the first on our teamsheet as statistically it's proven that he wins more aerial duels than anyone else we have.
We will need Burn to help handle Carroll, Lascelles, Joelinton.
Zeqiri looked great for 45 mins at Southampton, so I feel he deserves another chance at left wing back.
In summary, both should start but Burn is the more important for us.