Mase wrote:City64 wrote:Yes Nasri has let us down several times over the years and is soft as fuck on occasions but he is a class player when in the right frame of mind and to his credit put in a proper shift at Selhurst last Saturday when the squad was down to the bare bones in a tough game . There was a time when if he was on the receiving end of a bad tackle like the one from Hangeland he would have downed tools ............... he kept going and set up the last minute winner , full credit to him !
I take it you didn't read the above? The isn't whether he played well on Saturday or not, because he obviously did. It's about whether he's worth the risk tonight.
Can we rely on him in an important match tonight? Is it worth the gamble. When Dzeko was here he was similar. If he had his head in the right place he'd get us some important goals. But half the time he looked like he wasn't interested.
It was worth the gamble in the must-win Roma away match last season, mate. That is largely irrelevant now but he did come up with the goods when it was needed last season.
The problem with too many players is that they are not consistent enough. I am hoping the extra competition pushes Nasri on. He has done well when he has featured this season.
I am just glad it is not me who has got to make this decision. I'd personally go with Bony up top, with Silva behind and Navas and Sterling wide, effectively the same team that started the West Brom game. I think without Aguero, it is the best we have got. But having KDB and Nasri on the bench should push the other lads on.
Is Zuculini on the A list? He might get on the bench tonight, especially if either of the Ferns is not fit, with Delph already out.
On a different note, I think Jesus Navas deserves a vote of confidence from the manager. And fans.