Basically we play a classic 4-2-3-1 formation, with high pressure and fullbacks providing width. We have two key players out, Commons and Lustig as mentioned, but these are both positions where we have adequate cover. You're likely to see this formation, barring any further injuries:
Gordon
Matthews Denayer van Dijk Izzaguirre
Brown Bitton
Armstrong Johansen Stokes
Griffiths
GK:We have a really good keeper in Gordon, the only reason he's not playing in England is that he was out for a very long time with injuries.
Defence:Lustig is a big loss for right back, but Matthews is a decent replacement. Denayer is on loan from Man City, really good player, just lacks a wee bit of experience. van Dijk is our best player, honestly world class, which is sadly why we'll probably lose him this summer. Izzaguirre is a good attacking player, his link-up play with Stokes has been excellent and one of our best attacking options. He does sometimes get caught out defensively.
DM:Brown is our captain, maybe not the most technically gifted, but physical, strong and domineering. Classic British fighter. Bitton is more technical, he's had a good run and is playing better every day.
AM:Armstrong is new, haven't seen him play much but he's a highly rated talent. Will probably play now that Commons is out. Johansen has been great this season, excellent work rate, seems to be all over the pitch. Stokes used to be a striker, now plays out wide and cuts inside. Creative, great link-up play, maybe a bit lacking technically and in terms of accuracy.
Striker:Griffiths has been our first-choice striker lately. Great work-rate as well, good striker, but not world-class I think. Untested in Europe.