Paul Merson names the striker who will make way for Son in the starting lineup

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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Brennan Johnson will manage to retain his place in the starting line-up against Wolverhampton this weekend despite Heung-Min Son’s return from Asian Cup.

Merson thinks it will be Kulusevski the player to make way for Son in the starting line-up.

“I have a strong feeling about this game – I can see it being entertaining with bags of goals. With Son heung-min ready to come back into the starting XI, it remains to be seen who misses out from the front three. I could be wrong, but I think Dejan Kulusevski will be the one to make way, with Timo Werner and Richarlison playing alongside the South Korean in attack,” Merson said.

Johnson hit the stoppage time winner against Brighton and it will be difficult for Postecoglou to drop him after his performance last weekend.