Atletico (A) - Wed 13th April, 20:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[MCFC1993]

Live on BT Sport for those in the UK. Kick off 20:00 (BST).

We know what needs doing, any result that gets us through to that semi final. After today I'm convinced we're the best team in Europe. We should be in that Final in Paris at the end of May.

Kyle Walker is back from suspension which is huge.

Unfortunately Gabriel Jesus is suspended.

De Bruyne and Cancelo miss the next match if they are booked:


Just the 8 players at risk for Atletico!


Absentees v Liverpool
Ruben Dias
Cole Palmer




My Team Prediction:
--------------Ederson
Walker---Stones---Laporte---Ake
----------------Rodri
------De Bruyne----Gundogan
Mahrez-------Grealish-------Foden

It goes against me saying that I'd start Bernardo in every big game but i'd be tempted to try and save his legs for the FA Cup. He could play over De Bruyne who is at risk of suspension.

 

[kismet]

As long as Walker doesn't switch off.....

 

[City Raider]

Any update on Dias? I see that he is out but when is he expected back in training?

 

[Blu3m00n91]

Ederson; Walker Stones Laporte Cancelo; Rodri Gundo Bernardo; Foden KDB Mahrez

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I can't decide if they were shit scared of Jack or just felt they could get a reaction out of him. I'd get him playing from the start.

 

[14aguero]

De Bruyne and the rest will do.

 

[OccupiedPalestineBlues]

As long as Walker doesn't switch off.....

Walker was fantastic today, more of the same I recon.

 

[mat]

Start with Grealish and they'll lose their shit early on.

 

[OccupiedPalestineBlues]

Start with Grealish and they'll lose their shit early on.

That sounds daft but, having thought about it, it’s an astute observation and I’ll go with it.
Makes perfect sense because the cheeky way he plays just invites a foul and they can’t help themselves.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Eddy
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Ake
Rodri
Bernardo
Foden
Sterling
Grealish
Jesus..
Rest kdb for saturday

 

[ninjamonkey]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go a bit different here. We don't need to win to go through.they aren't brilliant on the front foot, their best form of attack is on the counter, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go for both Rodri and Fernandinho sitting with one infront of those two and go for total control and minimal exposure to the counter attack.

Something like

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Fernandinho
Kdb
Grealish
Mahrez
Sterling


Seems mental to leave Bernardo out and to a slightly lesser extent foden and gundo but we can easily bring on those second half if we need to change it and add energy. We need to silence their crowd early, stopping them having the ball or any opportunities will wind them right up.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go a bit different here. We don't need to win to go through.they aren't brilliant on the front foot, their best form of attack is on the counter, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go for both Rodri and Fernandinho sitting with one infront of those two and go for total control and minimal exposure to the counter attack.

Something like

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Fernandinho
Kdb
Grealish
Mahrez
Sterling


Seems mental to leave Bernardo out and to a slightly lesser extent foden and gundo but we can easily bring on those second half if we need to change it and add energy. We need to silence their crowd early, stopping them having the ball or any opportunities will wind them right up.

Pep will never play rodri and fern together

 

[Franny 1234]

As long as Walker doesn't switch off.....

Walker was solid all match today am glad he's back for Wednesday night. CTID

 

[Ric]

Don’t think there will be that many changes, given what’s at stake. Think Gundogan, Grealish and Mahrez will all start though.

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Bernardo
Gundogan
Grealish
Mahrez
De Bruyne

 

[Elliot houghton]

I think Jesus should continue in the line up imo gives us so much more energy up front which could be vital in breaking down there style of football

 

[Indaparkside]

Be careful if your out and about late with Chelsea and both Madrid teams there it could be a bit tasty stay safe and have your wits about you blues

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I think Jesus should continue in the line up imo gives us so much more energy up front which could be vital in breaking down there style of football

Suspended mate. Ref couldn't wait to book him for saying it was our throw-in.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Walker was solid all match today am glad he's back for Wednesday night. CTID

No he wasn't,he went wandering on a couple of occasions,most notably for their undeserved second.
Far from a liabilty,but in terms of a 'weak link' he is probably the one the opposition target.

 

[vmsuhail]

Saw a stat saying Atletico have always progressed when they have been 1-0 down in the first leg. There will be a lot of tired legs, but this is a tough game, so I prefer we start our strongest players, get the tie done by half time and then rest for the FA semi-final.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go a bit different here. We don't need to win to go through.they aren't brilliant on the front foot, their best form of attack is on the counter, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pep go for both Rodri and Fernandinho sitting with one infront of those two and go for total control and minimal exposure to the counter attack.

Something like

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Fernandinho
Kdb
Grealish
Mahrez
Sterling


Seems mental to leave Bernardo out and to a slightly lesser extent foden and gundo but we can easily bring on those second half if we need to change it and add energy. We need to silence their crowd early, stopping them having the ball or any opportunities will wind them right up.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Fernandinho and Ake starting, maybe Zinchenko as well. Gundogan for Kev is also another possibility, Pep might feel he needs some fresh legs in there