Marseille (H) - CL | Pre-Match Thread

[PhdWave]

Garcia should not be in front of lads who want to be here, and I hope Palmer and Doyle get a run out in the 2nd half.

Today I feel this should be happening, tbh...

 

[Woody135]

Doyle and Palmer didnt play a competitive match last night to sit on the bench tonight.
Not right for me

 

[Utter bobbins]

Why’s he starting tonight then?

Makes no sense.

Cancelo might not be 100%

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Is Marseille playing their strongest XI?

 

[hilts]

Not a cat in hell's chance either of them will ever play a significant role at our club while Pep is here.

Anyone willing to bet against that is either stupid or in denial.

They have an uphill struggle that's for sure.

 

[NMB]

Id agree with that

Pretty strong XI:

I reckon 3 who start tonight also start on Saturday. The first 3 to be subbed off

 

[hilts]

I reckon 3 who start tonight also start on Saturday. The first 3 to be subbed off

Let's hope none of them limp off

 

[Dax777]

Does this mean no Gundogan and Walker at the weekend? Or will some that play this play the derby?

Gundogan will play. Can't speak for anyone else.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Today I feel this should be happening, tbh...

Why when we have alternatives ?

 

[kaz7]

Wtf did I just read.

Lmao.

Dont be a twat , same to hilts

 

[FantasyIreland]

Maybe the reason why we supposedly need a rebuild every two to three years is that we bloat the squad with ageing players and do absolutely fuck all to bring through the next generation of talent.

A totally meaningless game and we still won't give them a meaningful run out.

Yep pisstake.

 

[Postman Pep]

Garcia should not be in front of lads who want to be here, and I hope Palmer and Doyle get a run out in the 2nd half.

Unavoidable really as much as I agree. THB played last night and Stones/Dias is the number 1 combo with Saturday in mind. There is 2 lads who need a run out and one of them has got to play LB.
My main beef is that Tommy didn't get a start alongside Ferna

 

[Dax777]

I like all City players. Including Garcia. I remember him when he came to the U.S and looked years beyond his age.


I don't care if he leaves in January nor the summer. So long as he is here I will support him.


All that said, he's a decent ball playing CB.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

No Vassell?!

Still trying to get through the crowds at the airport in Turkey

 

[domalino]

Would have been nice to see the kids start but hopefully we put this to bed early and they get on early.

5th clean sheet in a row would be good going into the derby..

Number 1 priority is, as always this season, no injuries.

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

Gundogan will play. Can't speak for anyone else.

True but i could see a walker cancelo duo at full back

 

[domalino]

Maybe the reason why we supposedly need a rebuild every two to three years is that we bloat the squad with ageing players and do absolutely fuck all to bring through the next generation of talent.

A totally meaningless game and we still won't give them a meaningful run out.

What ageing players have we bloated the squad with? Fernandinho? Aguero?

Most of our signings are 22/23 years old.

 

[Utter bobbins]

Have Marseilles got a chance of qualifying for Europa if so does Pep not have to put a strongish side to keep the integrity of the comp I know it’s UEFA but....

 

[WallyA]

Just saw the squad, yep, that's something Pep would do.

 

[jay_mcfc]

I don’t think anyone can have an issue with the 9 players that have come in playing, they all need game time and you have to look after the whole squad when everyone is fit like we are. It’s the Gundo and Mahrez options that are baffling.