No Brown or Armstrong today. Sviatchenko is back training but I imagine he’s a long way off fitness.
Not sure who can do defensive cover if Bitton replaces Brown. I guess it’s Ralston with Lustig moving inside but Ralston himself is carrying an injury and is unavailable for a few weeks after today.
I think McGregor should come back into the team anyway. Rogic was our most ineffective player the other night and McGregor brings a better balance to midfield, especially if Brown is missing to control possession from deep.
I’d say that’s it alright. Surprised that Sinclair is rested as he won’t have any international commitments. Hopefully they’re just managing Simunovic’s workload too.
Liam Henderson is playing with the U23s in the Premier League International Cup at the moment. Surprised that his younger brother has been taken from that squad to feature with the first team instead of him.
We’re like peas and carrots.