The WC kiss fiasco is more proof that sexual harassment and predatory behaviour amongst people in positions of power is no longer going ignored. The impact of the Weinstein case was far reaching and I hope these sorts of incidents inspire more victims to speak up.
Jesus needs to earn his spot in the starting lineup IMO, as does Partey after the past few games at RB being... really quite bad. I know he was out of position but Rice is just better, and I'm not convinced that a Rice-Ødegaard-Partey midfield is offensive enough against a team like Manchester United, nor that we need the defensive solidity that that trio provides. And Nketiah has been really good.
All good points. With an attack of Jesus, Saka, Martinelli, and Odegaard, I think Rice and Partey can turn over the ball higher up the pitch sending our attackers forward. Jesus is our CF, and our team is way better with him. His movement and interplay with Saka and Martinelli made last year so much fun. Eddie is good, but not that good.
I think the gaffer wants Partey on the pitch no matter what, and slotted him at RB to get him on, so there is no way he sits. The question is, will he sit very expensive Havertz?
I watched the most recent Match of the Day and they showed the holes in the Man U midfield. I think Partey and Rice will expose those holes. I also hope this is the game wherein Rice makes the Xhaka runs into the box.
Anyway, it feels good not knowing who the starting XI are and being okay with whoever gets on the pitch.
As much as I hate Chelsea, that Cucurella bit last season shows it's not a big/little club thing. It's just innate inbuilt incompetence at the highest order.