Marseille (H) - CL | Pre-Match Thread

[Fordyboy46]

Steffen, Cancelo, Zinchenko, Laporte, Ake, Doyle, Foden, Bernardo, Palmer, Sterling, Torres.
2-1 City

 

[Fordyboy46]

I’m sure Josep will do his best by him whatever happens.

Why don't people call Pep, Sep If his first name is Josep?

 

[Akpowell]

Right, Sep it is

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Why don't people call Pep, Sep If his first name is Josep

You should know Blatter than to ask that question

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Pep clearly said in the post match presser versus Fulham that we will comply with the integrity of the competition as Olympiakos and Marseilles are vying for the Europea League.
I expect the big hitters to be rested but a stronger side than most anticipate.
Pep knows his players and who needs rest and who needs minutes for fitness or rhythm. I expect a win but it might not be pretty.
The rags will have to be in Deutschland going balls out against a very motivated Leipzig out for revenge. Martial already looks out with a groin from yesterday's West Ham great escape.
Some far we've played 4 of the top echelon, 2 losses and 2 draws is not good enough. We need to start getting wins, let's start right here at Old Toilet against this shit shower.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

--------------Steffen
Cancelo-Stones-Ake-Zinchenko
--------------Doyle
-------Bernardo---Gundogan
---Bernabe--Nmecha--Torres

I would like Harwood-Bellis to get a game but Ake needs games too. Perhaps 60 mins for one and 30 mins for the other

I think Pep may go with more experience

Surely Cole Palmer over Bernabe?

 

[lancs blue]

Steffen, Cancelo, Zinchenko, Laporte, Ake, Doyle, Foden, Bernardo, Palmer, Sterling, Torres.
2-1 City

I've a suspicion Laporte will be back at the swamp so possibly THB or Garcia alongside Ake, otherwise that's pretty much the XI I'd start with.

 

[FantasyIreland]

--------------Steffen
Cancelo-Stones-Ake-Zinchenko
--------------Doyle
-------Bernardo---Gundogan
---Bernabe--Nmecha--Torres

I would like Harwood-Bellis to get a game but Ake needs games too. Perhaps 60 mins for one and 30 mins for the other

I think Pep may go with more experience

Bernabe is awful,and why would you play an inexperienced midfielder as a centre forward?

 

[cityblue123]

No point risking in this one. Give some players a run out, Laporte, Aguero if fit. Derby is more important.

 

[lionheart]

--------------------Torres-------------------

Foden-----------Bernardo--------Palmer

----------Doyle--------------Ferna--------

Ake------Laporte-------Garcia-----Walker

-------------------Steffen----------------

4-2-3-1 Formation

Prediction: 3-1 City
Easy, dead rubber game. I expect us to breeze through it.

Not a dead rubber as far as Marseille are concerned. I predict a cautious 1-1.

 

[lionheart]

Steffen, Cancelo, Zinchenko, Laporte, Ake, Doyle, Foden, Bernardo, Palmer, Sterling, Torres.
2-1 City

Sterling won't start

 

[BringBackSwales]

I've a suspicion Laporte will be back at the swamp so possibly THB or Garcia alongside Ake, otherwise that's pretty much the XI I'd start with.

If Laporte is to play at the swamp I think he needs an hour against Marseilles first

 

[Damanino]

Good warm up for the derby. I would not start anyone who is starting the derby. That might not be possible so if anyone is starting this should be off after 60 minutes top, and we should use 5 subs to make that happen if needed.

We worked hard for 1st place to be 100% after 5 rounds, why not make advantage of it especially with the derby coming up and we play Wednesday so United have 1 more day to relax.

But we know Pep, he is crying for 5 subs, but he also does not use them even if he can.

 

[bavarian blue]

Good warm up for the derby. I would not start anyone who is starting the derby. That might not be possible so if anyone is starting this should be off after 60 minutes top, and we should use 5 subs to make that happen if needed.

We worked hard for 1st place to be 100% after 5 rounds, why not make advantage of it especially with the derby coming up and we play Wednesday so United have 1 more day to relax.

But we know Pep, he is crying for 5 subs, but he also does not use them even if he can.

United have to go all out in Leipzig, plus the travel.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not a dead rubber as far as Marseille are concerned. I predict a cautious 1-1.

Why do you care what it means to Marseille?

 

[SWPISHOME]

Steffen

Cancelo
Garcia
Laporte
Ake

Doyle
Fernandinho
Foden

Palmer
Mahrez
Ferran

 

[FantasyIreland]

Steffen

Cancelo
Garcia
Laporte
Ake

Doyle
Fernandinho
Foden

Palmer
Mahrez
Ferran

Other than the lovechild I don't mind that.

 

[Cotton Weave Blue]

Be good to see Steffen, Ake & Laporte get some minutes in the legs

 

[domalino]

we know Pep, he is crying for 5 subs, but he also does not use them even if he can.

Are people still being wilfully stupid about this?

Pep used 41 subs in the 10 games we played with 5 subs possible.

We don't need to guess if he'd use them if he had the option.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Sterling won't start

Bernabe?