Crystal Palace (H) 30/10 Build-up & Match Thread

[Paddingtonwolf]

I think Vitinha is actually the one where Nuno wants to take a little time.

 

[The Bion]

Surprised and (hopefully come the end of the game) delighted with Ait Nouri starting. Speaks to the lad's talent he's been deemed ready this early.

That's about as attacking a lineup as we'll field at the moment, here's hoping it pays off.

 

[pavlosmacwolf]

With Vitinha playing a full game for the 23's I guess he is being made more used to the system we play.

 

[Tony Towner]

Do we think Vitinha is missing out due to still acclimatising and integrating, or maybe Nuno feels Moutinho is enough on the bench?

I think Nuno sees him as a pure CM rather than ACM option, which I find disappointing. Not that I have a view on Vitinha one way or another, just sad that we don't have that alternative in the squad

 

[Tredman]

Otasowie is there as a CM too I think.

 

[Tony Towner]

Otasowie is there as a CM too I think.

He's Donck's cover I guess.

 

[Norman Deeley]

Otasowie is there as a CM too I think.

I'd love to see Otasowie get some game time

 

[Templeton Peck]

That's a sexy little team.

 

[Pablowolf]

Right, the moaning is due to start in 10 minutes, so I'll bid you all adieu. Have a lovely viewing experience and I'll speak to you all after the match.

 

[Tredman]

I'm temporarily moving to the US for the next 90 mins.

 

[Alan]

Only five minutes in, of course, but we're playing some really lovely stuff so far.

 

[prawnking]

Yep, good start. We look pacy and up for it.

 

[Alan]

Donck is practically living in their box at the moment.

Really encouraging start.

 

[t3ch]

really promising start.

 

[t3ch]

amazing what happens when your lwb is a lwb

 

[Alan]

We're playing brilliantly, full stop.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Good start. That’s a tap in though Willy...

 

[prawnking]

Good start. That’s a tap in though Willy...

He should have used his arm...

 

[Deleted Cyber]

promising start for RAN

 

[Alan]

Ooof. Let off. That was a really stunning counter attack from them. Batshuayi just a smidge offside, rightly chalked off in the end.