Match Thread | Man City vs Lyon (15/08/20)

[skyblues]

There’s not a lot of flow, so far...

 

[Mancity1980]

We are making Lyon look like Real Madrid.

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

Kev’s too far forward. We need him controlling the midfield.
Can’t believe how scared Pep is of Lyon. It’s Lyon ffs.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

We don't look happy in this shape, why we can't just play our strongest team and let others worry about how to stop us. Too much to ask to play our A game to the best of our ability for a week.

 

[teddykgb]

I think a wingback system may be our future but I have no clue why Walker is not at Cb with Mendy left and Cancelo right. Kyle was immense against Madrid but he’s too poor on the ball and as an intricate passer to play as a major part of the attack

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

We need to get hold of the ball

 

[super_city_si]

Not sure where Kevs playing but it’s too restrictive

 

[Beanhead]

We've already gotten in behind them and almost scored twice!

Not sure how much more you're expecting in a CL quarter final. This isn't an October home game vs. Watford, they aren't going to roll over.

Yeah but We have no rhythm. Not our usual selves in the middle of the park.

 

[razman]

Its a complete new system playing in the quarter finals... Players still settling in

 

[ray21]

I think Kev is missing linking up with one of the Silva’s.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

We need to get hold of the ball

 

[mcfc_ms]

Gundogan is not good enough in that position. He is excellent playing deeper but that position should be Bernardo, Foden or even Dave

 

[yeseye]

I think the DJ only brought 1 record with him!
“Oh Kevin De Bruyne”

 

[heslops barnet]

Its a complete new system playing in the quarter finals... Players still settling in

Pep overthinking tactically?

 

[domalino]

Yeah but We have no rhythm. Not our usual selves in the middle of the park.

Yeah becaue they have a very good midfield. It takes more than a few minutes to get on top of these good teams.

 

[Tez Tosterone]

We’re far too slow when in possession.

we need to move the play much faster.

 

[Beanhead]

We are defending quite competently though.

 

[jollylescott]

Im not convinced we’ve got the balance right in this selection. It’s crying out for Phil on the right for energy and high press.

 

[NanaToure42]

Who am I to second guess Pep...but why switch up the formation for this match? I can see making adjustments for Bayern, but this is Lyon (no disrespect) who did not have a good season in Ligue 1 and a team we should roll over playing our regular game.

 

[I'm Blue]

Our work rate is up there, we're tackling well, just not really passing it about like we know we can.