Quote Originally Posted by Marc Overmars View Post
No Partey is very frustrating but one thing we’ve remained is difficult to beat despite various absences this season. I think Merino in midfield and Trossard up front is the likely fix. Special moments decide these kind of games and we’ll need our big guns to step up again.

Feel like it will end in tears for us but that’s just me and my pessimism after so many years of falling short. It’s a 50-50 tie.
Trossard has banged in a few goals recently but TBH I have a strong preference for keeping Merino as our focal point as I think he's done an excellent job as cover and unlike Trossard, he brings people into the game more naturally, which is important for this team, particularly in the CL.

I really hope Arteta comes up with a suitable fix that allows Merino to play upfront, though unfortunately I think he will stick with the Trossard option due to his recent goal blitz and the fact that he didn't experiment when he had a chance in the league.

I really hope we can come out from this leg without losing and have a stronger team available for the 2nd leg, which is where I believe everything will be decided, unlike the Real Madrid game.