Carabao Cup Final pre-match thread

[MarsLlama]

I like that. Laporte ahead of Kompany is the only one I'm not sure.

I know we all love Kompany but to be honest he was really poor in the second half against Burnley and shaky against Basel. Plus there's a huge chance he'll come off injured if he starts which is a risk. Laporte is comfortable defensively from what we've seen but much better on the ball.

 

[mosssideblue]

Your the one talking shit,if you can’t see what’s going on you havnt a clue

You have dug a hole for yourself saying if Bravo plays we lose. Quite simply I asked you to state why and all you have is your hatred for the guy. Don't have any issue with you not liking him, but to make shit up to try and strengthen your argument simply weakens it.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

I like that. Laporte ahead of Kompany is the only one I'm not sure.

No chance. He hasn’t played enough yet and not faced anyone with Arsenal’s speed on the counter. Kompany’s passing may not be the best anymore but he reads situations well.

 

[bellsouth]

I know we all love Kompany but to be honest he was really poor in the second half against Burnley and shaky against Basel. Plus there's a huge chance he'll come off injured if he starts which is a risk. Laporte is comfortable defensively from what we've seen but much better on the ball.

Maybe but Kompany is a leader, has an incredible will to win and I think we really miss this when Silva or Fernandinho are captains, great players though they are, they hardly rally the troops when we need a reaction. Has to be Vinnie starting for me

 

[SWPISHOME]

I'd love to see Ederson in nets on Sunday but we all know it's not going to happen.
Having said that, Bravo deserves to be in nets Sunday seen as he has played a big part in getting us to the Cup Final.

Who knows he might turn out to be the hero yet again on Sunday. Let's get behind him.

 

[Tevez City]

.......................Bravo.........................
.....WALKER.....OTAMENDI......LAPORTE...ZINCHENKO

........................FERNANDINHO...................

................KDB..................SILVA.............

...STERLING...........SERGIO...................SANE


This will be the team ;)

Danilo > Zinchenko

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Very simple for Pep does he stick loyally to the players who got us to the final and involve Bravo, Danilo , Zinchenko, Gindagon , Bernardo , Foden , Diaz etc in the playing squad or does he go full strength to win the game , personally i want to win the game after the Wigan debacle and get things back on track . If we go with our best team the Goons have not got a prayer , but if we go with misplaced loyalty we are only a dodgy refereess decision away from losing the League Cup Final , just hope Pep calls it right.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

You have dug a hole for yourself saying if Bravo plays we lose. Quite simply I asked you to state why and all you have is your hatred for the guy. Don't have any issue with you not liking him, but to make shit up to try and strengthen your argument simply weakens it.

His statement is clearly incorrect, he should have said "probably". I don't think he's as cock-up prone as last season - just don't think the defence is confident with him and his decision making yet - and it shows. That said - same could be said of Stones at the moment.

 

[Father Paul]

Stop blaming Bravo for not pulling off what would've had to have been a wonder save. If you have to blame someone, look at Aguero for barely moving all game and wasting the two easy chances he got. Blame Sané for not being at all bothered in the first half. Blame Delph for getting sent off or blame Walker for giving them the goal. It looks like at best this will be a two-trophy season now, which we should all be thrilled with in my opinion, and without Bravo we'd probably have crashed out of this cup to Wolves in humiliating fashion last year.

--------------------Bravo---------------------
Walker--Otamendi--Laporte--Zinchenko
----------------Fernandinho
-----------De Bruyne----Silva
Sterling--------------------------------Sané
--------------------Aguero

Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Gundogan, Foden, Bernardo, Jesus


The midfield three will stand up and perform- that's not even a question anymore. So the responsibility lies with Sané, Sterling and Aguero. If they play well we'll win. If they play like they did last night, or against Burnley, Palace, Everton or Liverpool, we have no chance.[/QUOTI
Everton? Agree that Bravo should start but it does weaken us (unless we get to a shoot out) also I think our defence has looked uneasy for a long time now. The opposition don't get to play with the ball often so can't really expose us. It will be tight on Sunday and I hope we edge it but am fearing the worst.

 

[geoff clipp]

Otamendi and Laporte for me. Stones has looked too much of a liability since he came back. He needs to get back to where he was earlier in the season. Laporte's looked solid enough and I think that we'd benefit from having someone with his passing ability at the back if we're playing Bravo ahead of Ederson. Obvs Bravo is a sweeper keeper but his passing range isn't up there with Ederson's.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

You have dug a hole for yourself saying if Bravo plays we lose. Quite simply I asked you to state why and all you have is your hatred for the guy. Don't have any issue with you not liking him, but to make shit up to try and strengthen your argument simply weakens it.

Are you a city fan by the way,to come out with a statement like that I’m not sure ??dug a hole for myself I’m starring a fact.

 

[Andy Morrisons jock strap]

Maybe but Kompany is a leader, has an incredible will to win and I think we really miss this when Silva or Fernandinho are captains, great players though they are, they hardly rally the troops when we need a reaction. Has to be Vinnie starting for me

Spot on! Vinny has to play on Sunday in fact its vital he gets game time in his legs for the run in as his experience and leadership and ability to bully the opposition strikers is something the others dont have.

 

[aguerooooo]

No sentiments PEP JUST PUT YOUR BEST TEAM OUT Going out of another competition so soon after the Wigan calamity is to much to consider

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Please Pep no more Gundoghan and Bernardo Silva, when these two play, the whole team becomes disjointed and slow.

The same Bernardo Silva that has produced something in nearly every game since the new year?

 

[MarsLlama]

Maybe but Kompany is a leader, has an incredible will to win and I think we really miss this when Silva or Fernandinho are captains, great players though they are, they hardly rally the troops when we need a reaction. Has to be Vinnie starting for me

I actually think Kompany can add some nervous energy that could have a negative impact at times. He can get a bit too hyped up. This is fine when he's playing well but when he's rusty, not so much.

 

[mosssideblue]

Are you a city fan by the way,to come out with a statement like that I’m not sure ??dug a hole for myself I’m starring a fact.

You haven't stated any facts, just spouted bollocks.

Let me help you out a little

You stated that the players are not happy with Bravo in nets - which players have said this to you
You stated the same was true to fans - how many have you polled

As I say, I have no issue with you or anyone not rating Bravo, but when you start to make shit up, then you should expect some call out.

As for me being a fan - muppet

 

[crazyg]

Are you a city fan by the way,to come out with a statement like that I’m not sure ??dug a hole for myself I’m starring a fact.

You're not stating (or even starring!) a fact. You're stating your opinion, that's all. Have you spoken to any of the defenders to counsel their opinion on his competence? Probably not, I would imagine. If so, please enlighten us, and we will then accept your view as a fact, and apologise accordingly.

And please don't bring out the "are you a City fan" shit. We're (mostly) all City fans on this forum, and, as far as I was aware, differences of opinion are, in fact, allowed. That's why it's a forum.

For my two penn'orth, I think Ederson should be in goals, but can fully accept the manager's thoughts on the matter. Unfortunately, I don't get paid the money he does to make those decisions, I just pay the club for my seasoncard, and turn up, as I will on Sunday, to cheer them on. That's what a City fan does.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

You haven't stated any facts, just spouted bollocks.

Let me help you out a little

You stated that the players are not happy with Bravo in nets - which players have said this to you
You stated the same was true to fans - how many have you polled

As I say, I have no issue with you or anyone not rating Bravo, but when you start to make shit up, then you should expect some call out.

As for me being a fan - muppet

Ok Kermit enjoy the match Sunday

 

[mosssideblue]

Ok Kermit enjoy the match Sunday

QED

 

[mdj0520]

Bernardo and Gundogan both start for me. I thought Silva and Sane looked well off the pace last night.