Sevilla (H) - Wed 2nd Nov, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Xhavenjoe]

Even though the group is dead, a win is worth £2.5m which is not insignificant

Do you also get extra ranking points?

 

[Ric]

I disagree with almost certainly lose, I think that side would probably win

Sorry, I wasn't saying the team that I posted would lose. Just some of the other line-ups that have been mentioned!

 

[Ric]

Do you also get extra ranking points?

I would assume so.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Aren't yellows wiped after this game?

Might be worthwhile keeping anyone close to suspension out of the team.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

We'll obviously rotate a lot for this, but doubt we'll see as many changes as some have suggested. Even though the group is dead, a win is worth £2.5m which is not insignificant, and I can't see Guardiola just cobbling together an XI that will almost certainly lose.

Maybe something like this:

Ortega
Lewis
Dias
Ake
Gomez
Gundogan
Foden
Grealish
Palmer
Mahrez
Alvarez

That's a good team, that. Loads of skill and determination there. That wouldn't merely beat Seville. That would be capable of beating much more heavyweight sides.

We know that Pep doesn't pick teams simply in order to give a load of players the night off. He plays to win. It's a question of pride, and momentum. He'll pick a team that's genuinely good enough to get the job done.

 

[chaddblue]

I’d expect both teams to play the reserves. I’d also expect our reserves to be better than theirs

 

[lionheart]

I’d expect both teams to play the reserves. I’d also expect our reserves to be better than theirs

You are the first person to suggest (quite rightly) that Seville will also play a greatly weakened starting eleven. We can certainly rest most of our star players for this one.

 

[Brunswick Blue]

Going to the match I just wish it mattered, O well a games a game.

 

[Delphinho]

Ortega
Lewis Dias Ake Esbrand
Palmer Phillips Gomez
Mahrez Alvarez Grealish

Would love to see Borges or Mebude get 20 mins

 

[Fordyboy46]

Ortega
Lewis Dias Ake Esbrand
Palmer Phillips Gomez
Mahrez Alvarez Grealish

Would love to see Borges or Mebude get 20 mins

Do you think Borges will be in the squad?

 

[Blu3m00n91]

Ortega; Lewis Dias Ake Gomez; Rodri Gundo Palmer; Grealish Alvarez Mahrez

 

[Tbilisi]

You are the first person to suggest (quite rightly) that Seville will also play a greatly weakened starting eleven. We can certainly rest most of our star players for this one.

They also have a derby away at Betis 4 days later and are also are now just outside the relegation zone by way of goal difference.

We need to rest players.

 

[2infinity&beyond]

History tells us this will be a dead rubber. 0-0. 1-0. 0-1. 1-1. A big yawn I predict.

 

[br88]

Do you think Borges will be in the squad?

It would be great to see Borges given a game. So interesting to see how he would play against defenders at a higher level and how they would cope with his speed and dribbling ability.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Ortega
Timothy Dalton
Noel Gallagher
Gomez
My brother
Moonbeam
Ric
Pete the Badge
Marhez
Palmer
Alvarez

4-0

Wouldn’t trust Pete the Badge.

Don’t think he’s committed enough.

 

[2infinity&beyond]

Ortega
Lewis Dias Ake Esbrand
Palmer Phillips Gomez
Mahrez Alvarez Grealish

Would love to see Borges or Mebude get 20 mins

Dont think Phillips is back until after the WC?

 

[Mariosfireworks]

History tells us this will be a dead rubber. 0-0. 1-0. 0-1. 1-1. A big yawn I predict.

It makes me wonder if it's worth me being out the door at 6:30 am Wednesday, then rushing home from work to get ready get the train to picadilly and then potentially getting back home around 11 pm for this dead rubber

 

[Stoned Rose]

Might as well play the kids and fringe players.

 

[Fred_Quimby]

It makes me wonder if it's worth me being out the door at 6:30 am Wednesday, then rushing home from work to get ready get the train to picadilly and then potentially getting back home around 11 pm for this dead rubber

I know the feeling. 2 1/2 slogg both ways for me and a detour because the A17 will be shut on the way home. I am going over for the EDS game as well, another dead rubber.

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

everyone that needs it, wrapped up in cotton wool and rested for this game.
Bernie, KDB, Cancelo need a rest.
As many kids as we can get away with.