da stake casino： There may be a wariness at West Ham United to play a weakened side in the FA Cup against Gillingham.
da pixbet： That feeling is understandable given the 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Oxford United that saw the Hammers crash out of the Carabao Cup earlier this season.
However, when the draw was announced, FFC suggested that this could be an opportunity for youngsters to be used alongside first-team players, rather than a team full of reserves.
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If David Moyes was to take this approach, it would offer youngsters the chance to showcase their ability to perform at senior level while utilising players who are still unbeaten in the league this season.
With that approach in mind, this is the XI that should be used, one featuring eight changes from the 4-0 victory against AFC Bournemouth.
It is unlikely that Lukasz Fabianski will be used in goal, so with David Martin having been injured for the last three games, this could be a chance for Joseph Anang to make his first-team debut, having kept six Premier League 2 clean sheets this campaign.
Leaving Pablo Zabaleta out of this team would feel harsh, especially after his redemption against Wilfried Zaha in the Crystal Palace game.
A senior back line is completed by the inclusions of Issa Diop, Fabian Balbuena and Arthur Masuaku to help out the young ‘keeper Anang.
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The contrast of youth and experience is also utilised at the base of the midfield, with Mark Noble lining up alongside Conor Coventry. Fresh off the back of a brilliant performance against Bournemouth, West Ham’s captain would be the ideal partner for the Hammers youngster to play alongside.
Manuel Lanzini is easing his way back into the team following injury, having played a combined 124 minutes in the last three league games, so this could be another good opportunity to continue that progression.
Nathan Holland is arguably the standout from West Ham’s talents from the U23s, having made three first-team appearances this season. ExWHUemployee’s update on the 21-year-old’s potential loan move to Oxford indicated that he will play against Gillingham before leaving.
Robert Snodgrass is another experienced head that features in this lineup, having become an influential figure and starting 10 of the Hammers’ last 11 league games.
Anthony Scully is deserving of a chance to show what he can do at senior level as across PL2 and the EFL Trophy he has managed a very impressive 14 goals and five assists from 14 games.
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