Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina of NIGERIA!

[Red1865]

He was in good spirits after the game, so fingers crossed that’s a good sign

 

[PynchonForest]

If you are on facebook follow Ola. The guy is a massive character. His little video with Elanga after today's game is hilarious.

 

[Quntib Hollox]

He was in good spirits after the game, so fingers crossed that’s a good sign

The guy is always in good spirits. Can’t imagine him any other way.

 

[Homer is a Red]

If you are on facebook follow Ola. The guy is a massive character. His little video with Elanga after today's game is hilarious.

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He looks happy enough to suggest he isn't worried about the injury!
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[Quntib Hollox]

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He looks happy enough to suggest he isn't worried about the injury!
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[Statto]

He was in good spirits after the game, so fingers crossed that’s a good sign

Which spirits?

 

[Monkman]

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He looks happy enough to suggest he isn't worried about the injury!
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He's such a positive guy I suspect he'd be posting videos like that even if his leg had fallen off.

 

[Gaz1980]

Was buzzing with the result but couldn't fully let go as was praying Aina wasn't going to be out for long.

His video after the game suggests he's in a positive mood though, but isn't he always?

Everything crossed it's nothing.

 

[MaxiRobriguez]

Looked like hamstring from my seat, and given the way he got up after a slight pull rather than a strain.

Back for Spurs at a guess.

 

[Monkman]

Definitely calf, he kept feeling it and rubbing it.

 

[RichNFFC]

No Aina or Williams at Wembley would be a horrific blow

 

[Ragnar]

The recovery time for a calf injury in footballers can vary depending on the severity of the strain:

• Grade 1: Mild strain with minimal muscle fiber damage. Recovery typically takes 1-3 weeks
• Grade 2: Moderate strain with partial tearing of muscle fibers. Recovery usually takes 4-8 weeks
• Grade 3: Severe strain with complete rupture of muscle fibers. Recovery can take several months
  Proper rehabilitation and physical therapy are crucial for a successful recovery and to prevent re-injury

 

[king_congo_red]

No Aina or Williams at Wembley would be a horrific blow

Isn't Williams suspended for that one? Not having both would be a disaster.

 

[bearwood red]

No Aina or Williams at Wembley would be a horrific blow

I guess we would have to play Morato at RB and Moreno at LB. Can’t see Nuno throwing Eric in for a semi-final against Man City.

 

[king_congo_red]

I guess we would have to play Morato at RB and Moreno at LB. Can’t see Nuno throwing Eric in for a semi-final against Man City.

With the expectations we place on our full-backs to be very mobile and dynamic in our system - I couldn't see a centre-back working there.

 

[bearwood red]

With the expectations we place on our full-backs to be very mobile and dynamic in our system - I couldn't see a centre-back working there.

I agree, but who would you prefer to be going 1 v 1 with Doku - Morato or Moreira? It will limit our attacking threat down the right, but may just keep us in the game.

 

[king_congo_red]

I agree, but who would you prefer to be going 1 v 1 with Doku - Morato or Moreira? It will limit our attacking threat down the right, but may just keep us in the game.

Honestly, I think we'd have to consider one of our central midfielders having to do a job there for the team instead of a central defender.
Anderson and Dominguez both have the necessary attributes. If it had to be one of our central defenders, then I'd go Murillo ahead of Morato.

 

[bearwood red]

Honestly, I think we'd have to consider one of our central midfielders having to do a job there for the team instead of a central defender.
Anderson and Dominguez both have the necessary attributes. If it had to be one of our central defenders, then I'd go Murillo ahead of Morato.

Yeah, that might be better. CHO played as a wing back at Chelsea under Tuchel didn’t he? Maybe 3 at the back with CHO and Moreno in the wide positions. I’m sure Nuno will have a plan.

 

[Rzar]

With the expectations we place on our full-backs to be very mobile and dynamic in our system - I couldn't see a centre-back working there.

Morato played mainly left back at Benfica in his last year

Nuno would just tweak it so it switches between a 3 & a 4 with & without the ball which a lot of teams do now with big centre halves playing fullback.

 

[cms186]

interesting to see how we line up v Villa, which will be an indicator of how we line up in the Cup SF if Ola is out for that because there will be no Moreno v Villa so Neco plus AN other, interesting to see if he trusts Toffolo or Moreira to start or if has been suggested here, he puts Morato out there (or if we switch to 3 at the back and have Toff/Moreira out there with more defensive help)

 

[MagicalQuakers]

I reckon without two fullbacks he will go 3 at the back, seems to make the most sense based on what he did last night.

 

[Gyros Peter]

I reckon without two fullbacks he will go 3 at the back, seems to make the most sense based on what he did last night.

I wondered if he might play a five.

 

[MaxiRobriguez]

I reckon without two fullbacks he will go 3 at the back, seems to make the most sense based on what he did last night.

Still got a problem with your wing backs then.

Pretty certain we'll be in a 4-2-3-1. Question is whether it's Toffolo or Morato on the left.

 

[YouReds43]

We all talk about possible changes to a team but we just need to allow Nuno to work his magic. He will have a plan.

 

[Strummer]

Trust in Nuno, he probably already has worked out what he’s going to do against Villa, whilst having his breakfast!

(Actually, that reminds me of the time I once had breakfast with Garry Kasparov. The table had a checkered tablecloth on it, it took him twenty minutes to pass me the ketchup).