Shakhtar (A) Pre Match Thread

[blueparrot]

Hopefully it’s for cosmetic appearances only. I’ll be astonished and dismayed in equal measure if Kompers, Walker, Fernandinho, Sané or Sergio goes anywhere the pitch. We owe Naples nothing. Their owners and supporters are utter cnuts

As they arent coming back until Thursday I would guess its more for training reasons as thats were the coaches will all be, better to train out there for 3 days than hang around here.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

That squad worries me. I really hope he picks the 11 who won’t start at OT.

After the hugely sensible decision to leave Vinny and Fernandinho out at the weekend, I would be surprised if he takes any daft risks in this one. The truth is, 6 points on Sunday is more important than any record.

 

[deano ou812]

That squad worries me. I really hope he picks the 11 who won’t start at OT.

After the hugely sensible decision to leave Vinny and Fernandinho out at the weekend, I would be surprised if he takes any daft risks in this one. The truth is, 6 points on Sunday is more important than any record.

6 points? It would be a huge risk if he played kompany at all over there,not pep bashing but is he getting caught up in this unbeaten run,at the end of the day there’s bigger priorities than this actual game..

 

[Jalfraag]

6 points? It would be a huge risk if he played kompany at all over there,not pep bashing but is he getting caught up in this unbeaten run,at the end of the day there’s bigger priorities than this actual game..

The difference between a 5 point and an 11 point lead.

 

[Tevez City]

Delph needs a rest, I am surprised why Pep didn't pick another LB from the best academy in the world.

We speak highly about the academy, the media speaks highly about them and their results are great so why not rely on them !

 

[citizen_maine]

Maybe he just has more faith in our teams ability to win both games than we do

 

[deano ou812]

The difference between a 5 point and an 11 point lead.

Silly me,that 11 point lead has a nice look to it ..

 

[Tevez City]

Maybe he just has more faith in our teams ability to win both games than we do

When Stones got injured, Pep was complaining that Stones was playing too much and was implying that he shouldn't play that friendly game with the National team.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Maybe he just has more faith in our teams ability to win both games than we do

Exactly. Pep knows the condition of every player. I'm sure he is experienced enough to pick what he thinks will deliver in all games.

 

[deano ou812]

When Stones got injured, Pep was complaining that Stones was playing too much and was implying that he shouldn't play that friendly game with the National team.

That’s a very good point ..