Basel (H) - Pre match thread.

[Marvin]

Good crowd building up. Going to be over 50k.

Lots of options.

jesus must start to build up his match sharpness. I'd also play Foden

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Really dont see any reason why Foden shouldn't start. Perfect game to see if he is ready.

Ederson

Danilo
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko

delph
Gundogan
De bruyne

Bernardo
Jesus
Sterling (if fit)

If you don't see any reason why Foden shouldn't start, why have you left him out?

 

[kaz7]

Pavel Královec (CZE) will take charge of City vs. Basel in the Champions League on Wednesday. His previous City games: - 2-2 draw with FC Copenhagen (2009) - 3-0 win over Aris (2011) - 2-1 win over Villarreal (2011) - 1-1 draw with Dortmund (2012) - 3-2 win over Bayern (2014)

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

If you don't see any reason why Foden shouldn't start, why have you left him out?

Meant to put him in instead of silva haha

 

[mancity1]

Lots of options all of which will ensure we get through , the good thing is that Basle will press ( unlike Chelsea ) and will make for a decent game for those who brave the cold.

Scoreline is not as important as ensuring there is no pressure for Ferny and Sterling to come back sooner rather than later.

We could and should have scored 6 or 7 on their turf but I think this one will be a lot tighter.

 

[adr2.8i]

you dont think the tie is put to bed at 4-0 ?

If you had asked me that 20 years ago id have said NO! :-)

But i must admit we are almost through, still think we need to score first just in case :-)

 

[San Tropez]

We’ve got a possession wing, which if the left wing and a direct wing which is the right wing. Endless amount of times we see David, Leroy, Sergio, Zinchenko/Delph, Fernandinho keep the ball down that left side. The right wing is just for kevs crosses.

Yeah, true. But I was actually thinking how terrifying it would be if KW had to be a part of such frequent passing to and fro. Excellent player but sometimes I think he must have a mild attention deficit disorder. He is always capable of a brain fart, as the jargon goes.

 

[manygoose]

madness if he doesnt give foden a start, otherwise rest key players

ederson
danilo
stones
laporte
delph
fern/ilkay (depending on fitness)
kdb
foden
silva/sterling (depending on fitness)
jesus
sane

 

[lionheart]

Why are so few of you choosing NOT to rest Ginger Kev? I would also rest Leroy if Raheem is fit. No need to risk injuries to our key players. Does anybody know if any players are at risk of getting banned (ie. multiple yellows) in the next few weeks in either the UCL or EPL?

 

[KCblue]

Ederson, Danilo, Stones, Laporte, Zinchenko, Delph, Foden, Gundogan, Bernardo, Jesus, Sterling
Subs: Bravo, Otamendi, Kompany, Toure, Brahim, Sane, Aguero

Give a rest to Walker, KDB, Merlin, and Fernandinho and have best possible XI for the game against Stoke.

 

[FantasyIreland]

not sure 8-)

I am.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Why are so few of you choosing NOT to rest Ginger Kev? I would also rest Leroy if Raheem is fit. No need to risk injuries to our key players. Does anybody know if any players are at risk of getting banned (ie. multiple yellows) in the next few weeks in either the UCL or EPL?

Agree. Out of anyone, I would've thought Kev could benefit from the night off.

 

[aguero93:20]

I wouldn't swap Ederson. If he's going with a weaker outfield team, why sub out our best goalkeeper (who isn't affected by fatigue etc).

Gives Bravo game time and helps keep him sharp in case he's needed, no FA cup games to do that now...

 

[Easy]

Gives Bravo game time and helps keep him sharp in case he's needed, no FA cup games to do that now...

One game isn’t going to keep him sharp as he is unlikely to start another game until the league is wrapped up.

Can’t see Bravo starting.

More important to have Ederson sharp after that training session with Chelsea.

 

[rnblade]

Gundog and Yaya in midfield? It really would test Yaya to be a holding midfielder.

 

[Bluview]

Perfect time to keep squad in shape and test the depth in specific positions. Bench key players for insurance. Rest Walker for a little head wobble, the general and kdb,

Jaws
Danilo stones Laporte zin
Delph
Sterling Foden bernado sane
Jesus

Bench: Bravo toure kompany gun silva serge Diaz

Keeper with confidence
Reserve back four
Can delph replace fern?
Can bernado replace ds kdb ?
Can Phil fit the bill?
Diaz and toure on if comfortable
Silva and serge if 3-0 down !

 

[Delphinho]

If we score 1, they have to score 6. If we score 2, they have to score 7. Let Foden and Diaz start this one, it`s not even a risk

 

[aguero93:20]

If we score 1, they have to score 6. If we score 2, they have to score 7. Let Foden and Diaz start this one, it`s not even a risk

Wrong, if we score 1 and they score 5, they go through on away goals. If we score 2, 6 would see them through.
Doesn't mean Foden and Diaz shouldn't start though :)

 

[Delphinho]

Wrong, if we score 1 and they score 5, they go through on away goals. If we score 2, 6 would see them through.
Doesn't mean Foden and Diaz shouldn't start though :)

My bad, it`s been a long day, but still if we score a couple goals we are guaranteed to go through

 

[mosssideblue]

I personally think Pep will start with a v strong team and sub as the game progresses