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

[cibaman]

Pep’s bound to make 2 or 3 changes, he always does. And it was a very intense game yesterday. But I don’t think he’ll make changes on the basis of possible suspensions

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Could see them bringing a lot of needle into the game, desperate for some retaliation. They may push to score early and hope a raucous home crowd keeps them going.

We really just have to maintain control of the ball and our emotions. Try to avoid silly passes they set them up for counters (we had a few, not too many, but a few yesterday). We’re better than them but we’ll need to take any chances that come our way.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

I think Pep will make a few changes but it’s tough to know where

Kev has played all the games since the international brake , so has Rodri and Cancelo - laporte Is another one but he should be physically ok

i think he will look to rest a couple of those with an eye on Saturday

Ederson

walker stones Laporte Ake

Rodri

gundogan bernado

mahrez Sterling Grealish

I think the semi will the be

Steffan

walker stones Dias zinchenko

fernandinho

de Bruyne bernado

Jesus Sterling foden

 

[hinchcliffes bulbous conk]

Just seen they’ve been sanctioned and have 5000 seats closed off for the 2nd leg!

 

[Mike N]

Just seen they’ve been sanctioned and have 5000 seats closed off for the 2nd leg!

How’s that going to work if they’ve already sold them?

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Just seen they’ve been sanctioned and have 5000 seats closed off for the 2nd leg!

The rest of their fans will make it even more hostile than it already will be and so will their players. It’s going to be a horrible game.

 

[hinchcliffes bulbous conk]

How’s that going to work if they’ve already sold them?

No idea! Since when did uefa care about the fans though.

 

[edinburgh123]

Just seen they’ve been sanctioned and have 5000 seats closed off for the 2nd leg!

How’s that going to work if they’ve already sold them?

My guess is 2000 of them won’t get in and all 3000 City will find out we won’t get in as well…

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

Who knows with UEFA! Anyway I don't think KDB will start anyway after his exertions yesterday

On the bench if needed hopefully. We don’t want him knackered or injured for the run in and the FA Cup match. Their players would target him for spite. We also play a tighter, less risky game when Gundog starts in Kev’s place.

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

It won't necessarily weaken our chances either as Both Gundog and Zinchenko are more than capable if called upon.

Ake looks pretty useful at left back too.

 

[Andouble]

get a goal in the first ten minutes and kill the tie.

 

[chesterbells]

My guess is 2000 of them won’t get in and all 3000 City will find out we won’t get in as well…

Report specifically states that our allocation won’t be affected.

 

[Tonster]

Maybe not selling well ?
Should reduce their supporters passion / noise

It's sold out in the home end and has been for a couple of weeks

 

[Gingers Dad]

If we score first they're fcked. Pep's going to put the ball in the fridge

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Ake looks pretty useful at left back too.

Yes, can't disagree there.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

If we score first they're fcked. Pep's going to put the ball in the fridge

If they score first it’s going to hell. I’ve gained a lot of confidence from yesterday though, when we’re at it, there’s no team better than us.

 

[richards30]

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Bernardo Silva
Gundogan
Foden
Grealish
De bruyne

 

[youngbob]

Gonna be a nasty, difficult game, this. Get on top of it and shut it down.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Think if Ferna is going to have an impact in a high profile game this season it could be this one. He's the master of the dark arts and can play Atleti at their own game. These were awful against United and I don't see any jeopardy from them at all.

Ederson
Walker Stones Laporte Ake
Fernandinho
Gundogan KDB
Marez Grealish Foden

If we are in front with 20 to go I can see him coming on maybe

 

[m7mcfc]

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.

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