Last week in Slovenia , John Hughes changed his attacking philosophy , for some strange reason he kept Anthony Stokes and Derek Riordan (Hibs most dangerous players)on the bench as he went 4-5-1 looking to contain NK Maribor.
A 3-0 hammering in Hughes 1st European game confirmed that he had got it wrong...BADLY , now Hughes has to go back to the formation and attacking football style that make Hibs the most attractive team to watch in the SPL , to do this the above 2 must start the game vs the Slovenian's.
To have any chance of turning this game around Hibs must play well but also keep that back door shut , last night Celtic paid the ultimate price by conceding an early goal as they chased the same result that Hibs need. With Sol Bamba apparently making his return to the team after being banned for turning up late from the world cup , it certainly shores up the Hibs defence that was severely exposed by the Maribor front line 7 days ago.
Prediction - again its bad new i think , 3-0 is just too much to ask from this Hibs team , Hibs should have went for it in Slovenia , I'm sure they would have scored if they went with their normal strike force. Tonight i think Hibs will have a good chance of winning the game as Maribor will probably sit back and defend their first leg result , but score 3 with out reply?? NO , i go for a 2-1 Hibs win and like Celtic a bit of pride restored.
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