Will Ferguson nominate a straight replacement for the team’s top scorer and stick with his favoured formation? Or will be change system to try and fox the Cobblers?
I suspect the former given Posh have had just two days training since Poku’s untimely diagnosis, which probably wouldn’t be enough to go to a midfield diamond, a formation Ferguson has used to great effect at the club before. Interestingly the players might be in the squad to make a diamond work, namely
Bilokapic
Katongo, Fernandez, Nevett, Sparkes
Colins
Kyprianou, De Havilland.
Randall
Jones, Mothersille.
But here’s the team I would play at Sixfields in the usual 4-2-1-3 formation….
9. CIAN HAYES
Poku is a tough act to follow, but if the system stays the same Hayes should be the go-to guy. He won't offer the same goal threat, but his direct running could cause problems. Photo: Joe Dent
10. MALIK MOTHERSILLE
Leaving this dashing forward player out didn't work last time. He's now an even bigger player without Poku on the other flank. Photo: Joe Dent
11. RICKY-JADE JONES
He was poorly served by his teammates in the last game as balls over the top of that Burton defence would have caused issues. Hopefully there will be space to exploit tonight. Photo: Joe Dent
12. THE SUBS
Abraham Odoh (pictured), Chris Conn-Clarke, Oscar Wallin, Sam Curtis, Ryan De Havilland, Donay O'Brien-Brady and goalkeeper Will Blackmore Photo: Joe Dent