Two games remaining in the league: must-wins, both, if we want to finish in the top-five and qualify for the Champions League. It’s been a tight race, but we do control our own destiny still.
Speaking of control, an uncontrolled forearm has resulted in a three-match ban for Nicolas Jackson, which means he’s out for this game and the next one and then, presumably, the first game of the new season as well. Christopher Nkunku is also out and Marc Guiu has yet to make his return to any meaningful action from his long-term injury, so we might be looking for some creative solutions at striker. Pedro Neto was somewhat effective, at times, in leading the line before while more recently young Tyrique George has deputized in that position
Our options are further reduced by Jadon Sancho’s ineligibility to play against his parent club.
Choose wisely!
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