Wednesday, April 3

Time to shake-up the West Ham side

Like David Bowie West Ham need to make some ch…ch…changes after the dismal performance against Everton. It's clear The General aka Fabian Balbuena has to come back into defence. Ogbonna would be the obvious choice to drop, but Issa Diop, though a rare prospect, is looking tired after playing a full season in the Premier League. He probably needs a couple of games out of the side. Noble has to return to midfield to provide some leadership. Lanzini has had a big dip in form after a long lay-off and should probably also return to the bench if Anderson and Nasri return. 

I'd also give Antonio a run as at least he's a physical, powerful presence and I'd stick with Arnautovic up front because if he scores he might look less sulky and I'd keep Chicharito as a super-sub. The full-backs also had terrible games against Everton but there are few options for changes as Masuaku can't defend in a back four. Assuming Pellegrini doesn't go with five at the back, which he never does, my side for the Chelsea game would be: Fabianski; Zabaleta, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Cresswell; Rice, Noble: Antonio, Nasri, Anderson; Arnautovic.

2 comments:

matt said...

Fredericks is available. I suspect he'll start.

Pete May said...

Yes, poor old Zabaleta is showing his age a bit when up against fast wingers. Always has a great attitude though.