It’s not really clear what Tanaka’s current status really is, dropped or rotated ? If he’s dropped he may well feel a little miffed, but the result and performance on Thursday spoke for itself. We’ll get a bit more clarity when the team sheet is revealed on Sunday. If Tanaka’s not in the team he’s been dropped, simple as that. I’m struggling to see where he comes back into the team tbh. Looks like Ampadu is back for sure, which means Tanaka’s reintroduction would either mean shifting Rothwell and dropping/rotating Aaronson, or dropping/rotating Rothwell. For me Rothwell stays in the team, he’s the dead ball specialist and gives the team great balance. If Aaronson is what we call the “number 10”, I don’t see Rothwell moving up and taking his place, it’s a totally different position and he’s a totally different player. It will be very interesting to see who is dropped/rotated, but this is why Farke is paid the big money.

both tankaka and Rothwell will play plenty of minutes looking at the ridiculous schedule. think it's just rest and rotate

Agree. Tanaka has been our best player this season along with James. Would be crazy if he came out of the team

Lee Sobot at the YEP tipping Tanaka to come in for Rothwell. Might we see Solomon taking the set pieces in and around the box ?

I think that`s exactly it the players will rotate during this period and all need to be match fit. Aaronson might need a "rest" and I would look to play Gnonto there or maybe Tanaka can fill that role. Don`t know too much about him if he`s an attacking midfielder or a defensive one where Farke tends to use him. I would also like to see Schmidt get some more minutes even though Byram has been one of our better players he does struggle with too many games in quick succession.

agree with byram. perhaps play schmitt at home v blackburn? Solomon needs to be careful too. he has played well recently though so again bring ramazani in v blackburn.