This news could not have come at a better time.
The team suffered a heavy defeat (not in goals but in terms of the battle for 4th) to Everton last week. Many fans have stated how we were under strengthed, so I am sure this can only come as futher great news.
The game against Swansea is likely to see Bale and Dawson come back into the team (with Gallas certainly one to give with). Swansea at home or away is no easy game as some of the other tops teams have found out this season (most notably Arsenal on the 1st Dec). We also expect the return of Scott Parker to the squad along with BAE. With these key players now back we are likely to boast a very strong first team for Sunday's fixture and I for one am delighted.
Available (and worthy) for selection:
Lloris, Friedel, Vertonghen, Naughton, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto, Caulker, Walker, Dempsey, Huddlestone, Lennon, Parker, Bale, Sigurdsson, Falque, Livermore, Sandro, Carroll, Dembele, Adebayor and Defoe
My starting lineup:
Lloris, Walker, Caulker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Lennon, Sandro, Dembele, Bale, Adebayor and Defoe.
Substitutions:
Friedel, BAE, Parker, Dempsey, Carroll, Falque and Huddlestone
Although I would love to start BAE and Parker I just don't think they would be ready until after Christmas (so expect to see substitued play time, especially if AVB wants to hold a lead).
Let me know your thoughts on this and let me know your formations.
Also apology for those that read the earlier version of this article (a case of Man Flu had stopped me from making my point clear about Swansea home or away is a tough fixture this year).
COYS!!!!
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