I am happy to confirm we have no injuries apart from the quitter. Casemiro is suspended while Carvajal is one away from suspension. I fully expect him to pick up a yellow tomorrow to wipe the slate clean for our toughest month this season. The line up is set in stone:


I found a picture on Marca of our fastest players this season. Guess who came in 2nd last not counting the crook

Spoiler:

That list is based on top speed clocked during a single game this season. Its accurate alright. Bale is no doubt our fastest but he takes time to hit top speed. If there was a race from one goal line to another Bale would outrun everyone

Its good that there are rotations especially with the SA players like Marcelo and Navas who have have been on long haul flights. I hope Carvajal is rested too as he had to play in that friendly against France he didn't need to do. Bale and Benz are fully rested so I expect them to be alot fitter than the rest

Actually alot of our guys were able to skip the last international game; Modric, Bale, Pepe, Ronalo coming off early etc etc. So we can't use fatigue as an excuse if we struggle. Alaves will be without Llorente who is 90% of their midfield so we should be able to control that midfield with relative ease

Nice first half. Benz, Ronaldo and Isco have been very lively. Can't say the same for Bale and Modric who have been anonymous. Kiko strong in the air and quick off his line. Nice

Kroos 51 passes, Isco 42 and Modric with 23. He needs to step it the hell up in the 2nd half

Navas used to do that very well last season but seems reluctant to do it this season. I don't know what's wrong

Isco Disco dribbling ffs

I agree. Didn't like our second half at all. It wasnt just Ronaldo but Danilo's passes freaked me the hell out because he'd pass to someone who's already marked and can never keep a pass on the ground, the ball always bounces. Bale too was extremely frustrating. It was just too many players with very poor passes