Scout Scribbles – Hernandez at the Double
Filed under: Scout Notes - Posted by: Paul
Javier Hernandez bags a brace as United claw back a two-goal deficit to see off a spirited Braga at Old Trafford. Oscar scores in Europe once again but his endeavours are not enough to prevent Chelsea from slipping to defeat at Shakhtar. Elsewhere, Arsene Wenger may hand Jack Wilshere some game time this weekend, while Bryan Ruiz remains a doubt for Fulham’s trip to Reading:
Man United 3 Braga 2
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side continued to show little sign of improving at the back – last night’s result means that have now conceded two or more goals in their last three home games in all competitions. With Sunday’s trip to Chelsea in mind, Ferguson dropped Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra from the back-four; Michael Carrick and Alexander Buttner were their respective replacements. Ferguson started with the diamond formation once again, in order to accommodate Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Shinji Kagawa and Javier Hernandez but with United trailing at half-time, Kagawa made way for Nani as United switched to a more conventional shape.
Hernandez has been somewhat unlucky in terms of league starts this term – he produced a goal and assist in his only first XI appearance back in Gameweek 4 – and served a reminder of his capabilities with a pair of goals as the Red Devils came from behind to pick up the points. Kagawa and Tom Cleverley provided the assists for the Mexican’s goals, while Jonny Evans also notched. A third straight win takes United to nine points, with qualification for the knock-out stages (and subsequent European rotation) looking imminent.
Post-match, however, Ferguson revealed Kagawa’s withdrawal was also due to an injury, while Anders Lindegaard is apparently out of the Stamford Bridge showdown with a thumb problem.
“Shinji twisted his knee. We had to take him off. He struggled on for 20 minutes after he got the injury. We’ll assess it in the morning as it’s too early to say what the damage is. I was confident the diamond would be important for us but, when you’re 2-0 down, it’s easy for them to kill the game by playing it out wide. So we had to change things with Nani on the right and [Wayne] Rooney on the left. Kagawa’s injury forced my hand to play Nani as a wide player and it made a difference in terms of their possession.”
Shakhtar 2 Chelsea 1
Roberto Di Matteo made just two changes from the side that saw off Spurs last weekend. John Terry returned to partner David Luiz in central defence as Gary Cahill dropped to the bench, while Eden Hazard surprisingly made way for Frank Lampard – Ramires moved to the right flank, while Lampard slotted in alongside John Obi Mikel. Lampard lasted just 18 minutes before limping off, with Hazard his replacement. Fernando Torres made way for Daniel Sturridge on 70 minutes, while Oscar grabbed his third goal of the Champions League campaign, with Branislav Ivanovic supplying the assist.
Post-match, Di Matteo confirmed Lampard suffered a recurrence of the calf problem that kept him out of the recent England internationals. Any possible absence would be a boost for Hazard’s owners, with the Belgian likely to be on spot-kicks if Lampard is unavailable.
Arsene Wenger has revealed that Jack Wilshere could make an appearance for Arsenal in this weekend’s home clash with QPR. After the midfielder featured in Monday’s U21 win over Everton, his manager admitted:
“There is a chance. He had 90 minutes yesterday, Sagna had 90 minutes, Frimpong had 90 minutes. We’ll see how they recover. We are a little bit in a trap at the moment because he needs to play full games and of course, 48 hours later is too dangerous to play a player, or even put him on the bench, who has not played for such a long time.”
Despite being initially ruled out for last week’s trip to Norwich, Wilshere was an unused sub in the disappointing loss on Saturday evening, as the Gunners tasted defeat for the second time in three Gameweeks. With a Champions League clash against Schalke this evening, it’s likely that Wenger will continue to ease the midfielder back into action – Arsenal now have three home games in the next four but a second-half sub appearance against Mark Hughes’ side looks the likeliest of scenarios for Wilshere after his 14-month absence.
Martin Jol has admitted he is uncertain as to whether Bryan Ruiz will be available for Fulham this weekend. The Costa Rican has been a decent source of creativity for the Cottagers this term, with three assists in five appearances, but missed out in the 1-0 win over Villa on Saturday after picking up a groin problem on international duty last week. With Dimitar Berbatov and Mladen Petric both recovering from injuries to take the front two places, Ruiz’s versatility was expected to earn him a role out wide but with Damien Duff also missing out due to illness, Jol is currently relying on Kieran Richardson and Hugo Rodallega on the flanks ahead of the trip to Reading.
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October 24 at 12:54 pm
Soccaholic says:
Ok so this is my dilemma
Is doubling up on Stoke defence (Begovic and ShawX) instead of Clark and Mignolet a good idea?
I would reconsider Migs when his fixtures brighten up but do u guys see that Villa and Sunderland wont rack up enough Cleansheets as stoke in the next 4 gameweeks for example?
Thanks in advance!
October 24 at 12:55 pm
MataUnreal says:
Stoke are being touted as the CS gods right now. But they can also equally get hammered unexpectedly or go on runs of 1-1 draws. I’d be wary of doubling up if you already have Bego. And by the way Wilson is better value than ShawX.
October 24 at 12:57 pm
MataUnreal says:
Also I think Villa’s immediate fixtures are pretty appalling. I like Mignolet or Cuellar though. I think Sunderland will be solid all season.
October 24 at 12:58 pm
Soccaholic says:
I currently have Mignolet and Clark
This would mean swapping them for both Bego and ShawX
Could u speak more clearly abt Wilson vs ShawX i havent watched them in a while so i dk what type of player he is tbh
thanks for ur help btw
October 24 at 1:00 pm
MataUnreal says:
Wilson is cheaper and just as nailed on. ShawX will be better for set pieces goals but I wouldn’t get too excited about it. I think you should do Clark > Wilson and keep Mignolet. That is my humble opinion.
October 24 at 1:00 pm
Soccaholic says:
Thanks again for ur opinion mate
Really really appreciated
October 24 at 1:05 pm
MataUnreal says:
No problem!
October 24 at 1:21 pm
thetinkerman says:
You’re not trying to discredit Stoke again are you?
October 24 at 12:56 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
I personally never like to double up in defence, or an any other are on the field……but more so in defence!
October 24 at 1:01 pm
Soccaholic says:
Neither do i i’ve never done it in 3 years of this game…
But their fixtures are so… tempting!
October 24 at 1:02 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Judging by your more than respectable previous rank I think you should stick to that rule……
October 24 at 1:11 pm
Soccaholic says:
U like ur way of thinkin mate…
I’m thinking abt doing
Mignolet–> Begovic tonight just to avoid the rise tonight
and leave the other one for the end of this week
Clark at home could bag a clean sheet
If only i wasnt thinking abt making an aguero—>rooney swap in the next couple of weeks this would be so easy…
October 24 at 1:11 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Mata and hazard is the only exception for me this season.
October 24 at 1:24 pm
thetinkerman says:
I wouldn’t want to get rid of any Sunderland defenders for the long-term. That said, Mignolet > Begovic with Cuellar coming in at a later date could work out.
I doubled up with Bego and Wilson last week (Hangeland > Wilson). Didn’t work out last week as Fulham kept a cleanie but it funded Lambert > Berba and I’m sure it will pay off in the long-term.
October 24 at 12:55 pm
teddy says:
Mata or Hazard?
Hazard or Mata?
Is it a moral matter or a moral hazard?
It’s Juan thing or another.
Is Eden a paradise or a myth?
Form or penalties?
Stick or twist?
Mind over matter?
Or trip over hazard?
October 24 at 12:57 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Out of those 2…Mata. Personally I would get Bale……if you don’t have him that is!
October 24 at 12:57 pm
Ali Dia says:
Looks like Bale could be missing for a bit.
October 24 at 1:00 pm
teddy says:
Bale’s not firing on all cylinders. Was thinking of doing Hazard out for Mata to free up funds, but the suggestion that Hazard’s on penalties with Lampard out is causing me to rethink. With Torres, Hazard, Mata and Oscar, Chelsea should get more than their fair share of penalty shouts…
October 24 at 12:58 pm
MataUnreal says:
Oscar
October 24 at 1:02 pm
teddy says:
Gold-plated? Or living in a trashcan?
October 24 at 12:59 pm
Soccaholic says:
The million dollar question…
No1 can answer this one tbh b/c one day u cud add Oscar to that dilemma!
Still, i prefer hazard b/c i bought him at 9.5 but now i would get Mata…
Still too sideways so think alot b4 doing this
October 24 at 1:13 pm
Goodfish says:
I’d did the Juan thing, and dumped Hazard. Mata gonna getta even betta. Hazard will have his moments, but will be up and down. Mata cheaper.
October 24 at 2:10 pm
Captain Dilemna says:
hazard
October 24 at 12:59 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Wait one dam minute, is Bale out?!?!?!?!?!? tw@t, I only just brought him in!
October 24 at 1:01 pm
teddy says:
I’d get Hazard, if you don’t already have him.
October 24 at 1:02 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Oooooo…..I am so darn angry, here is a prime example as to why we should wait till later in the week before carrying out any transfers! I am fuming and now I have to take a hit!
October 24 at 1:11 pm
wakey says:
why do you think Bale is out ?
October 24 at 2:10 pm
Captain Dilemna says:
+1
October 24 at 1:03 pm
Ali Dia says:
I’m assuming there are problems with his wife or kid so he might miss the Wigan game as well.
October 24 at 1:01 pm
applebonkers says:
spurs are playing thursday, no point talking about bale now
October 24 at 1:05 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Well if he’s supposidly out this weekend, then it is very much a talking point!
October 24 at 1:05 pm
Corrigan says:
AB, are you a Gibbs owner?
October 24 at 1:06 pm
Crouch Potato says:
News on Gibbs http://www.london24.com/sport/....._1_1666964
October 24 at 1:17 pm
Corrigan says:
ah, thanks
October 24 at 1:08 pm
applebonkers says:
nope
October 24 at 1:06 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Bale never plays on a Thursday anyway.
October 24 at 1:09 pm
applebonkers says:
not sure if serious gif
October 24 at 1:09 pm
HelloSidney says:
He played the last time they played on a Thursday. And the time before that. Aye, that’s both times so far.
October 24 at 1:10 pm
G-G-Granville says:
err yes, maybe I was thinking of last season.
October 24 at 1:01 pm
Bale me Out says:
Is Bale out? I’m panicking now
October 24 at 1:04 pm
Az says:
A lot of people talking about this – why would Bale be out of the weekend games?
October 24 at 1:24 pm
DrRic says:
Some guy said he was on Twitter.
Sky website got nothing. Google got nothing. (As I type this – for god’s sake don’t correct me in 2 hours time).
Seems like a panic about…nothing unless an actual news source picks it up or Spurs say something.
October 24 at 2:12 pm
Captain Dilemna says:
https://twitter.com/Lee_Carroll84
October 24 at 1:04 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Paul Jewell leaves Ipswich Town.
October 24 at 1:05 pm
HelloSidney says:
That’s my transfer buggered then. I was doing John Gregory to Pual Jewell this week
October 24 at 1:07 pm
HelloSidney says:
Probably go with the back up plan of Glenn Roeder out for Joe Kinnear
October 24 at 1:07 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Bad luck, going to get Roy Keane in for a hit
October 24 at 1:06 pm
Hay Number 2- "Every day and in every way, I am getting better, and better" says:
Right…..Bale…..what is the source of this inconvenient news?
October 24 at 1:06 pm
HelloSidney says:
Top of page 5
October 24 at 1:08 pm
Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:
Conception?
October 24 at 1:18 pm
benzieyeah says:
SSN
October 24 at 1:08 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
The way i see it Bale either plays full game or is out completely this GW.
So no issue for me just keep him in my 11 michu as first sub v leaky city defence and im happy.
October 24 at 1:09 pm
Round and Round says:
The “leaky city defence” has improved a lot now Mancini has stopped clowning around. Still, Michu is a nice option to come off the bench.
October 24 at 1:08 pm
Round and Round says:
With Bale out, need Silva to be fit! Nasri seems too short term
October 24 at 1:10 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Possibly out.
October 24 at 1:10 pm
Round and Round says:
Hmm. Could be a hoax. Damn internet!
October 24 at 1:09 pm
G-G-Granville says:
I’m reading that Bale’s partner gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday.
October 24 at 1:10 pm
DeathAngel says:
This is correct, they mentioned it on MOTD that Bale’s surprise ommission from the starting line-up in the Chelsea match, was due to his girlfriend giving birth to a bastard.
Congrats to the Bales!
Normally child-births don’t keep players out of two games, so unless he gets injured, Bale is back for the next game. It’s even more likely considereing Spurs lost too, and Sigurdsson just isn’t working out…
October 24 at 1:16 pm
Crouch Potato says:
He is entitled to take leave, club have no grounds to interfere. He is not even obliged to give any reason should he choose to.
October 24 at 1:16 pm
applebonkers says:
the news that bale is out is meant to be an AVB quote, so no doubt he’ll be asked again before saturday
October 24 at 1:10 pm
DeathAngel says:
Is Kagawa just sh*t? He sort of reminds me of Park, only he plays a bit more.
He’ll be moved on by the end of the season IMO.
October 24 at 1:10 pm
teddy says:
I got him in UCL FF last season cause everyone was raving about him. (Well, Rafael Honigstein at least).
He did nothing for me.
October 24 at 1:11 pm
Kostja says:
Bad comparison, as Park was awesome.
October 24 at 1:11 pm
Round and Round says:
Lol.
October 24 at 1:11 pm
MataUnreal says:
No…you are sorely mistaken. I will not elaborate. But you will learn why he was so sought after in good time.
October 24 at 1:11 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Had goal ruled out last night.
October 24 at 1:12 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Come on now, enough of this comparison. Damo was doing exactly the same earlier.
Can’t people see that this statement is quite objectionable.
October 24 at 1:13 pm
MataUnreal says:
+100
October 24 at 1:15 pm
GreenWindmill says:
Does he remind you of Park in any way other than his Asian appearance? He’s utterly different.
October 24 at 1:18 pm
Limpar says:
He is about as similar to Park as Carrick is to Nani.
October 24 at 1:18 pm
wakey says:
Yes he is sh*t….So far he’s been sh*t in midfield…sh*t on the wing…sh*t for Japan…and sh*t on the bench…..I watched him earlier on in the season and have never seen a player pushed off the ball that easy in my life…well not a player of that reputation anyway….All i can see is that Ashley Youngs return may see him condemned to a squad player….at QPR…!!!
October 24 at 1:18 pm
Chuck Norris says:
13 goals in 31 league games as a midfielder last year in the Bundesliga is a pretty decent effort if you ask me…
October 24 at 1:10 pm
Round and Round says:
Sagna is fit according to Physioroom
October 24 at 1:12 pm
teddy says:
I stopped trusting physioroom a long time ago.
I find that this is the best single source of accurate injury news: http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-injuries/
October 24 at 1:21 pm
Limpar says:
He is fit, he’s played x2 90 minutes in 9 days. We just have no idea whether he’ll start or not.
October 24 at 1:13 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
baird a good OOP only issue is i have hughes already.
Fulham are solid rocks at home
October 24 at 1:16 pm
MataUnreal says:
I see it as a wasted transfer. Fulham have plenty of options in midfield and he’s not going to play there forever.
October 24 at 1:16 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
true I think wilson is a better option on reflection.
October 24 at 1:13 pm
fredwestham says:
what’s the source of information for all this bale talk?
October 24 at 1:18 pm
Dogba says:
https://twitter.com/Lee_Carroll84
October 24 at 1:24 pm
Porky says:
Who is Lee Carroll??
October 24 at 1:27 pm
Dogba says:
Some random Spurs-fan. It’s pretty far from confirmed.
October 24 at 1:32 pm
footyjuana says:
It’s amazing how one twitter feed has created so much havoc from a random fan. He had the baby in Sunday, and withdrew 2 hours before the game to be with his wife in labour.
No way is he going to miss a second week, I know paternity leaves and all, but this is a football game. Spurs lost last week, and I’m sure he’ll start this week because they’d want to get running again
October 24 at 1:33 pm
DrRic says:
So, why no story on the Sky website?
Other than its totally made up.
October 24 at 1:13 pm
teddy says:
Granville, what are you saying about UCL transfers?
This – http://en.uclfantasy.uefa.com/.....#transfers – seems pretty self-explanatory to me.
October 24 at 1:15 pm
G-G-Granville says:
I don’t see where it mentions about transfers being carried over
October 24 at 1:17 pm
teddy says:
Indeed. Who came up with such craziness?
October 24 at 1:23 pm
G-G-Granville says:
It would have a been a decent thing to tell us. UCL have got it so wrong this year.
October 24 at 1:14 pm
prestonfella says:
Foster – Begovic
Baines – McCauley – Jenkinson – Hughes – Figueroa
Mata – Bale – Walters – Nolan – Sterling
RVP – Ba – Berbatov
2.1 in bank
Next 3 subs, thinking Simpson and Wilson in.
But first upgrading Nolan next week to Pienaar, Fellaini, HBA or Toure?
Thoughts?
October 24 at 1:14 pm
Bootsy says:
Why the hell is Gareth Bale having babies anyway?
21 years old, millionaire, pro-athlete….
Should be in Vegas with Paris Hilton and Pablo Escobar in-between Spurs matches!
October 24 at 1:23 pm
Limpar says:
Make hay while the sun shines.
October 24 at 1:24 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Showing all the athletic professional discipline that you obviously lack. Yeah, me too.
October 24 at 1:15 pm
HelloSidney says:
Bale out.
Here’s the link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19797656
October 24 at 1:18 pm
Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
October 24 at 1:18 pm
roscola says:
Damn, I was so close to investing
October 24 at 1:21 pm
Chuck Norris says:
Good one mate. Nice try.
October 24 at 1:16 pm
Soccaholic says:
Is begovic gonna rise at least 0.2 during this week?
Any opinions wud be great
October 24 at 1:16 pm
MataUnreal says:
0.1 most likely…0.2 would be very very optimistic
October 24 at 1:20 pm
Soccaholic says:
I just noticed that ur name has changed
Well seems like its gonna be
Mignolet–>Begovic today just to avoid the rise and im gonna play Clark this week
and i’ll think abt the other in due time
good thinking?
October 24 at 1:21 pm
MataUnreal says:
Yeah I suppose Clark has a good chance of a clean sheet this week. Maybe do Clark > Cuellar the next week to get Sunderland defence coverage again.
Oh and the change to my name is quite subtle…hard to notice at first
October 24 at 1:21 pm
Soccaholic says:
OK U OBVIOUSLY READ MINDS BCZ I WAS JUST THINKING THIS
October 24 at 1:16 pm
Bootsy says:
Will rise to 4.7m tonight/tomorrow….and that will be it
October 24 at 1:20 pm
Soccaholic says:
he seems like a good shout for an under 5mil gk so he’s my pick tonight
gonna be transfered in just to avoid that 0.1 rise and wait the following weeks to get the other 0.1 and finally dump for Mignolet when his fixtures are better
October 24 at 1:22 pm
Bootsy says:
There’s a chance he may not rise tonight, but surely tomorrow!
He’s the keeper to have in the near future, so yeah, enjoy!
October 24 at 1:24 pm
Soccaholic says:
or even leave him and get Cuellar instead of Clark like i’ve mentioned above
October 24 at 1:28 pm
Dogba says:
Bego!
October 24 at 1:18 pm
mikess says:
Begovic (Krul)
Baines, Wisdom, Cuellar (Rangel, Demel )
Santi, Barfa, Michu, Bale (Sterling)
Berbatov, Ba, RVP
Any ideas for my free this week? 0.1 in bank Rangel > Wilson and play Krul maybe
October 24 at 1:19 pm
applebonkers says:
no one messes with the bale, lennon and defoe triple up! http://24.media.tumblr.com/tum.....o1_400.gif
October 24 at 1:23 pm
Crouch Potato says:
See the threshold for price rises has fallen to 29,445 on Fiso.
October 24 at 1:23 pm
applebonkers says:
players starte going up on 95%ish. i wondered if it was something to do with the weird no price changes day last week
October 24 at 1:24 pm
MataUnreal says:
Jinx
October 24 at 1:28 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Not sure, or how long it will remain, quiet a big alteration though.
October 24 at 1:25 pm
MataUnreal says:
Wonder if it has anything to do with the c*ck-up of price rises on Friday?
October 24 at 1:26 pm
Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
Prob a response to the drop off in transfer activity as more and more casuals stop playing.
October 24 at 1:29 pm
Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
NEW POST http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-up-front/
October 24 at 4:16 pm
Toonzie says:
Planning to bring in rvp after their tough fixtures against chelsea and arsenal
I have torres now, should i offload him for aguero for this two gw then bring rvp
Or should i transfer to rvp straight?
October 24 at 4:55 pm
wakey says:
I don’t think it matters who RVP or Rooney play…just as likely to score against anybody..The only question for them is wether (?) they score one against Chelsea or two against a lower team..
October 24 at 4:46 pm
wakey says:
Never one for the herd….Santi>Silva is staring me in the face now as Silva’s price plummets…straight swap?…How low do you think he will go ?…could even make a few quid if i time it right…