Champions League Final | Pre-Match Thread

[PragueBlue]

We could end up with Aguero, Torres, Jesus and Sterling on the bench, all of whom are more than capable of scoring for us. If with 10/20 mins left, we need a goal from somewhere, who do you bring on?

Normally I would have said Aguero but I'm not sure if he's fit enough, should the game go into extra time.

I'd be tempted to go with Torres. He seems the more natural finisher to me outside of Aguero.

 

[Tevez City]

I am more afraid of Pep than Chelsea.

Hopefully he will not try the 3 at the back again or play Sterling.

 

[Tevez City]

_____________________Ederson___________________

Walker______Dias_______________Stones______Zinchenko

____________________Fernandinho___________________

___________Bernardo________________KDB___________

Mahrez_______________Gundogan____________Foden


I think Pep will only switch KDB with Gundogan

 

[PragueBlue]

I am more afraid of Pep than Chelsea.

Hopefully he will not try the 3 at the back again or play Sterling.

Or put Gundogan as our striker/false 9 as you have just done in your post above ;-)

 

[Claytop]

Surely picks itself with the form Ferny's in?

Ederson
Walker
Dias
Stones
Zinch
Fernandinho
Gundo
KDB
Bernardo
Mahrez
Foden

Aguero to come on if we need a goal in the last 20 minutes.
Rodri on if we're protecting lead with 25 minutes to go.
Carson on if we're 5-0 up with 10 minutes to go... Too far?

 

[hammocity]

I am more afraid of Pep than Chelsea.

Hopefully he will not try the 3 at the back again or play Sterling.

Oh no, I didn't realise there was a better Manager than Pep out there, petition to get "Tevez City" as boss for this game, he's never lost a cup final whilst Pep had failed miserably with just 14 wins from 15 finals, no brainier.

 

[hammocity]

Surely picks itself with the form Ferny's in?

Ederson
Walker
Dias
Stones
Zinch
Fernandinho
Gundo
KDB
Bernardo
Mahrez
Foden

Aguero to come on if we need a goal in the last 20 minutes.
Rodri on if we're protecting lead with 25 minutes to go.
Carson on if we're 5-0 up with 10 minutes to go... Too far?

I think that's exactly the team, 4-0, that's all.

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

I think it would have been better if Chelsea hadn't qualified for Europe already as there would have been more pressure on them to beat us. Having said that, we are full of confidence, and as long as we play our natural game, Chelsea have got no chance.

Chelsea have lost 3 of their last 4 games. They were under pressure to win all of them.

 

[Saddleworth2]

I believe we will win and more comfortably than some think.
I would like a cup final like that against Watford where we can just sit back, relax and enjoy. Much nicer than a narrow win. Play cagy for first 15 minutes then once we have their measure, rip them a new one.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

This week is going to be hell. Saturday from the minute I wake up, every minute after will feel like hours.

I think we will win it and comfortably so.
3-0. Foden brace. Agüero off the bench to sign off in style. Come on City!!!!!

 

[Luke The Blue]

Hope Mendy is out for the final.

Which one?

 

[hihosilva]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Dias
Zinchenko

Fernandinho
Gudongan
Bernardo

Mahrez
Kdb
Foden

Hate to say this but cut out silly mistakes and we win this with ease. Had the feeling chelsea have been running on empty last few weeks. Oh and don't gi e te ref a chance to make any dodgy decisions

Out of all the games played this season this is probably the easiest starting eleven to predict.
Most fans seem to think that Pep will go with this team but with Pep you never know.

 

[marco]

anyone knows which day the team departs

 

[Blue Smarties]

This week is going to be hell. Saturday from the minute I wake up, every minute after will feel like hours.

I think we will win it and comfortably so.
3-0. Foden brace. Agüero off the bench to sign off in style. Come on City!!!!!

Sitting in front of my laptop and I’m already opening and closing the weather app, followed by Twitter / BM. Long week ahead, productivity is at an all time low.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Out of all the games played this season this is probably the easiest starting eleven to predict.
Most fans seem to think that Pep will go with this team but with Pep you never know.

Yh I'm not so sure rodri and cancelo could play

 

[Saddleworth2]

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Dias
Zinchenko
Fernandinho
Gundogan
Bernardo
De Bruyne
Foden
Mahrez

In contention:
Jesus
Rodri
Laporte

Impact Subs
Aguero
Sterling

City 3 Chelsea 0

 

[HorlocksWalk]

Can Baconface spare some time for a Chelsea pre match chat

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

Can Baconface spare some time for a Chelsea pre match chat

I believe Sheik Mansour is flying him in on his own private jet.

 

[TonyM]

I'd go...
.................. Ederson.................
Walker ..Stones ..Dias Zinchenko
Bernardo Fernandinho Gundogan
Mahrez ...........KDB .............Foden

But I thought that Foden, Jesus and KDB were excellent I their positions yesterday so maybe leaving Gundogan on the bench gives KDB all the freedom he needs? E.g.

.................. Ederson.................
Walker ..Stones ..Dias Zinchenko
..Bernardo Fernandinho Foden ..
Mahrez ...........KDB .............Jesus

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Sitting in front of my laptop and I’m already opening and closing the weather app, followed by Twitter / BM. Long week ahead, productivity is at an all time low.

Saturday is the one. A hell of a long day. But oh what an end to it, it could be.