Momo back for the derby

[Johnny]

And just because he's fit, doesnt mean he's match fit to the level required for a derby.

You think, after months out, the first game back should be a 100MPH merseyside derby?

No.I think we should let him get even more fit and play him when SG or Xabi need a break.

[Craig_H]

He's still human though Shaggy mate, that length of time on the sidelines is going to result in SOME rustiness. Slightly slower reactions, a bit of time needed to re-adjust to the pace of things.

I'd give him maybe 45 mins tomorrow night.

[Craig_H]

No.I think we should let him get even more fit and play him when SG or Xabi need a break.

So you wouldnt play him for the derby either then...

[Shaggy]

He's still human though Shaggy mate, that length of time on the sidelines is going to result in SOME rustiness. Slightly slower reactions, a bit of time needed to re-adjust to the pace of things.

I'd give him maybe 45 mins tomorrow night.

Aye I know, I was being slightly tongue-in-cheek in reference to Momo's love of a good scrap

I wouldn't bother with him tomorrow night and have him on the bench for the derby. If he was fully match fit he'd be in my XI, but as it is I'd leave him benched, for now.

[cobain]

Momo for the last 15 minutes. Just don't think he's match fit.

[Johnny]

So you wouldnt play him for the derby either then...

Why would we???

[Craig_H]

Why would we???

Obviously some people think we might just do, given this thread and the production of an article on the offal....

[Dhav]

Hey Quincy, you a fan of the ME?

[Johnny]

Obviously some people think we might just do, given this thread and the production of an article on the offal....

Yes,but why sould we want to play Momo just because we can.Who does he replace?
The team that beat Chelsea deserve to play again.Don`t fix it if it`s not broken,ehh??

[Craig_H]

Aye I know, I was being slightly tongue-in-cheek in reference to Momo's love of a good scrap

I wouldn't bother with him tomorrow night and have him on the bench for the derby. If he was fully match fit he'd be in my XI, but as it is I'd leave him benched, for now.

That's how i imagine Rafa will approach it too, easing him back in gently. Wouldnt be surprised if there was a Momo no-show (rolls right off the tongue ) tomorrow and then a benched Sissoko on Saturday.

[Morph]

Momo won't figure tomorrow, Rafa said it was too soon for him or Bolo.

I've a feeling we'll see Momo start in the derby, don't know why, just think he will.

[Craig_H]

Yes,but why sould we want to play Momo just because we can.Who does he replace?
The team that beat Chelsea deserve to play again.Don`t fix it if it`s not broken,ehh??

"Dont fix it if it's not broken"

Quinncy...meet Rafa. Rafa...quinncy....

[AFII]

Alonso's first game back after his broken ankle was against Juventus in the CL. I don't think Rafa is afraid to play Momo against Everton if he thinks we need him.

[Craig_H]

Alonso's first game back after his broken ankle was against Juventus in the CL. I don't think Rafa is afraid to play Momo against Everton if he thinks we need him.

Juve and Everton are different games entirely though.

[AFII]

Juve and Everton are different games entirely though.

Not that much different. Juve at that time probably was the most physical team in Serie A.