Ireland vs Denmark Nations League Match Thread

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   We all know that Jeff Hendrick and James McClean (if fit) will end up starting against Denmark, which is unfortunate.

The lads might be two of our 'better' players on paper, but I think we can make a more cohesive outfit using some of our other options.

I think the idea of five at the back vs the Danes could compliment the players we have available quite nicely, while nullifying the space that Eriksen operates in.

Between Rice as a third center half, and Williams in midfield, you'd hope that Eriksen would be kept relatively occupied.

With Rice as one of the five defenders, you would hope that perhaps a plan B could be available if things weren't going well, i.e, Rice pushes into midfield, and one of Williams or Meyler makes way for a more attacking player.

I don't want to see Stephen Ward up against either of Sisto or Poulsen, I wouldn't mind seeing Williams, Stevens or Greg Cunningham given a chance, although the management team clearly don't rate Cunningham.

With all players available and willing to play, vs Denmark, I'd go: 

                 Randolph
Coleman Duffy Rice Long Williams
 O'Dowda Williams Meyler Robinson
                   Maguire

If things aren't looking good, instead of losing the plot and removing our entire midfield, Rice can be moved into midfield as follows, and we only need one substitute (Brady for Williams) to change the team into a more attack minded side.

              Randolph
Coleman Duffy Long Williams
              Rice Meyler
O'Dowda   Robinson   Brady 
                Maguire

Edited by Maccatacca - 12 Sep 2018 at 3:12pm