RB Leipzig (H) - CL - Wed 15 Sep 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

I hate Bayern too, but I hate that whinging as well.

Bundesliga isn't attractive for Spanish or English top players.
Italian players don't leave Italy.
Bayern had lots of French top players over the years though.

So, isn't there some logic for Bayern to sign top Bundesliga players, much cheaper by the way? Or should Bayern sign mediocre players from bottom 5 Bundesliga clubs only to get the fair play prize?
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Back to topics. In contrast to Nagelsmann the new coach is playing 4-2-3-1. If Angelino starts tonight he won't shine as a wingback but play as LB in a back 4. We know why Pep didn't favour him there...

Leipzig have lost both league away matches 1-0. They haven't found a way to be dangerous yet and that won't change tonight, IMO.

The logic is that if you make your opponents weaker, year after year, you don’t need to hunt around Europe to pay huge transfer fees, which seems to go against the sporting integrity argument they like to use against City, amongst others.
They have, of course, been architects of a system that has given Germany the same league winner for 9 consecutive seasons, for 16 seasons in the last 20, and for 30 seasons since their second title in 1969. Doesn't seem to work like a model for sustained sporting competition, would be my major complaint.

 

[Mike N]

Buzzing for tonight’s game. Don’t usually get excited over CLs games but, think it’s because we’re back in the ground etc. Can’t wait!

Me too! Had a great time at Leicester on Saturday. It’ll be great to get back to a noisy night game.

 

[worsleyweb]

just seen Laporte again having a coffee on the square.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

I'd stick with the same team as the last 3 league games unless/until we have any injuries or players lose form.

 

[TINY]

just seen Laporte again having a coffee on the square.

City square?

 

[worsleyweb]

City square?

cutting room

 

[TINY]

I'd stick with the same team as the last 3 league games unless/until we have any injuries or players lose form.

Reckon KDB is a certain starter

 

[TINY]

City square?

Ah it’s lovely round there. Assume he lives in the apartments there

 

[chaddblue]

Ah it’s lovely round there. Assume he lives in the apartments there

He could walk to work

 

[andyhinch]

Towns still quiet