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

[Jesus H Gabz]

We're not going to rotate in the most important game at only 1-0. The dippers can rotate as they're 3-1 up. I pray it backfires on them and Benfica knock them out.

It would be hilarious, if they’re 2-0 down after 20 minutes what’s Klopp gonna do ? Start making subs…that defence is awful & the midfield bottom half prem at best, if there is a god

 

[pudge]

At a lazy glance, what are their changes?

 

[ninjamonkey]

That's our strongest available side with jesus being unavailable. Can be no real complaints with that. Happy Pep hasn't gone into batshit crazy mode.

My only concern is how we do both towards the end of this game with potential tiredness creeping in and no midfield options to bring on and then the effect its bound to have on us come the weekend.

We're either going to see heavy rotation against the Dippers or a very tired display. That's for the weekend though, team tonight should get the job done, couple of early goals would be delightful.

 

[DMA's]

1 game at a time blue

Don’t get me wrong I’d much rather progress tonight than win on Saturday. Just shows the luxury a big lead in first leg can have. I suspect they will be able to do similar against villareal

 

[BringBackSwales]

The Boys in Blue never give in, they fight to the end, come on City, come on City. Show ‘em lads,show ‘em all.

Cmon John Boy, don’t forget that

 

[Cobwebcat]

Liverpool able to rest salah, mane, Robertson, alexander Arnold,matip, Thiago and van dijk. Saturday gonna be tough

Matip is playing according to the lineup I’ve seen

 

[PragueBlue]

At a lazy glance, what are their changes?

Lemar is in and he didn't play the first leg IIRC but not sure about others.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Good to see Ruben on the bench

 

[kaz7]

Don’t get me wrong I’d much rather progress tonight than win on Saturday. Just shows the luxury a big lead in first leg can have. I suspect they will be able to do similar against villareal

There is a cl thread for dipper shit

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Liverpool able to rest salah, mane, Robertson, alexander Arnold,matip, Thiago and van dijk. Saturday gonna be tough

Can also add to fragmenting their form. At this stage in the season you want to be playing twice a week to keep the rhythm going. All the ex-players have said it for years.

Tonight is all that matters now though.

 

[big gaz]

Cmon John Boy, don’t forget that

Goodnight Swales, goodnight Eccles ;-)

 

[Biamp]

Can you think of a City match in recent memory where scoring the first goal has mattered as much as it does tonight?

 

[Postman Pep]

At a lazy glance, what are their changes?

Lemar in for someone not sure who ..... definite formation change judging on the graphic :)

 

[Josh_D]

I’d have Kev play the false 9. He’s on a good scoring form. The lads keep focused and calm and avoid the silly mistakes at the back and the lads up top will have more confidence to play their normal game.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Can’t recall if he started the first leg, but good to see that horrible twat Vrasajlko isn’t starting. He looks primed to hurt someone.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Goodnight Swales, goodnight Eccles ;-)

Goodnight Big Gaz. You must be an FOC too?

 

[super_city_si]

The correct team, keep possession, Rodri and Bernardo the double shield freeing Kev up.

Bernardo will be the false 9. Hope I'm wrong but I dont think I am. Hate him wasted up there

 

[danielwood5]

Can’t recall if he started the first leg, but good to see that horrible twat Vrasajlko isn’t starting. He looks primed to hurt someone.

Yep, he was a right thuggish twat so glad he's not playing.

 

[SWPISHOME]

At a lazy glance, what are their changes?

Lemar is in. Vksjalko or whatever his name is makes way. That's the only change.

 

[DrBlueBob]

Had to tell my boss about the urgent 2 hour doctors appointment that cropped up during this time. Strange how that always seems to happen during our midweek games

I hope you feel better. :-)