Elmo had a poor 20 mins against Brighton and is no world beater, but conversely has never hugely let us down either and has done enough to get new contract extensions, when the other old guard were let go after promotion. He also looked fine when he came in earlier in the season when cash was suspended (Burnley or Palace at home? I also think there’s a bit of selective memory about how good Guilbert was last season compared to Elmo, there really wasn’t that much in it from what I remember.
Saying all that Barnes will be tough and would of been for Cash, whose been excellent this season. I do think Trez, whilst not having the attacking flair of Traore, will harrass Barnes a bit more and support Elmo a bit more as well. Hopefully Elmo will get a chance to deliver a couple of those sweet crosses in as well.