OrigamiNinja
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I thought the exact same.
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Pep Guardiola - 2022/23
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Tugay One Cup
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I think he was proving a point. Fans XI vs Pep's XI
I reckon this is in supporter's heads more than anything. Pep didn't get us this far by risking points for the sake of being a smart arse to the fans.
I just don't think most of the squad is fit and he thought this might be the game to introduce them back. Kalvin coming off the bench is another indicator of that.
We need the whole squad in shape rapid.
That first half formation and performance was worst I have ever seen. Good thing is this Chelsea side is bad.We also had a post, Haaland 1v1, Haaland not getting to a KDB cross by inches, a Cancelo shoot blocked by Kepa and a Kdb chance. So who was truly lucky?
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Pep changed and win the game
He did say that in the interview when asked why he is playing walker, cancelo and foden. I quote " because this is the team fans want"I reckon this is in supporter's heads more than anything. Pep didn't get us this far by risking points for the sake of being a smart arse to the fans.
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I got the feeling he was listening to the fans with the team selection, by giving the 3 players who we were clamouring to start in recent games their start, and even then making 2 subs at half time and 2 on 60 minutes. It was so unlike Pep
Almost as if he was reading City fans tweets
Almost as if he was reading City fans tweets
Tugay One Cup
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He did say that in the interview when asked why he is playing walker, cancelo and foden. I quote " because this is the team fans want"
Haha I stand corrected. Provided it's not typical Pep sarcasm, of course.
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To be fair the team he picked, was the team most fans wanted. Subs made a difference. Stones was great and Rodri his normal 8 of 10 rest struggled a bit.
Yes but he played them in some weird formation. They were clueless as hellTo be fair the team he picked, was the team most fans wanted. Subs made a difference. Stones was great and Rodri his normal 8 of 10 rest struggled a bit.
That first half was crazy.
Half the side didn't know what they were supposed to be doing.It ended up being 45 minutes wasted.
He made good early positive changes and went back to what he feels comfortable with.We won,not convincingly,but we won,and his Subs were involved.
Not sure what is wrong with us at the moment.We just dont look right, or feel right.Despite the win.
We look unfit at the moment.No idea why this is.Half the side were dead on their feet at the end.KDB has looked unfit for a good while despite his Worldy Goals.Gundogan looks old.
Half the side didn't know what they were supposed to be doing.It ended up being 45 minutes wasted.
He made good early positive changes and went back to what he feels comfortable with.We won,not convincingly,but we won,and his Subs were involved.
Not sure what is wrong with us at the moment.We just dont look right, or feel right.Despite the win.
We look unfit at the moment.No idea why this is.Half the side were dead on their feet at the end.KDB has looked unfit for a good while despite his Worldy Goals.Gundogan looks old.
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I don't like that.I think he was proving a point. Fans XI vs Pep's XI
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I agree.That first half was crazy.
Half the side didn't know what they were supposed to be doing.It ended up being 45 minutes wasted.
He made good early positive changes and went back to what he feels comfortable with.We won,not convincingly,but we won,and his Subs were involved.
Not sure what is wrong with us at the moment.We just dont look right, or feel right.Despite the win.
We look unfit at the moment.No idea why this is.Half the side were dead on their feet at the end.KDB has looked unfit for a good while despite his Worldy Goals.Gundogan looks old.
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Ful credit to Pep ,he got it wrong first half , changed personnel and tactics and got his rewards , a managerial masterclass , and why he is simply the best
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I think this is clear. For every season the fitness of the squad fluctuates, and managers decide when the peaks are going to be.That first half was crazy.
Half the side didn't know what they were supposed to be doing.It ended up being 45 minutes wasted.
He made good early positive changes and went back to what he feels comfortable with.We won,not convincingly,but we won,and his Subs were involved.
Not sure what is wrong with us at the moment.We just dont look right, or feel right.Despite the win.
We look unfit at the moment.No idea why this is.Half the side were dead on their feet at the end.KDB has looked unfit for a good while despite his Worldy Goals.Gundogan looks old.
More than playing slower or worse (and we are certainly playing poor) what I notice the most is lack of fitness. If we are able to keep Arsenal close when our peak comes, we will win the league for sure.
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I have to agree re fitness. Kevin and Gundy looked very tired. Hopefully rested until the United game as we need them to be at their bestThat first half was crazy.
Half the side didn't know what they were supposed to be doing.It ended up being 45 minutes wasted.
He made good early positive changes and went back to what he feels comfortable with.We won,not convincingly,but we won,and his Subs were involved.
Not sure what is wrong with us at the moment.We just dont look right, or feel right.Despite the win.
We look unfit at the moment.No idea why this is.Half the side were dead on their feet at the end.KDB has looked unfit for a good while despite his Worldy Goals.Gundogan looks old.
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And you actually believed him?He did say that in the interview when asked why he is playing walker, cancelo and foden. I quote " because this is the team fans want"
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Mentioning body language again when praising Grealish
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Not sure he got the personnel wrong but I definitely thought he got the formation wrong. It was if he was setting us up for a fail, which I don't actually believe. If we are to win this again we need to be better than we have been in the last 5 games. Good win though after all that moaning.Ful credit to Pep ,he got it wrong first half , changed personnel and tactics and got his rewards , a managerial masterclass , and why he is simply the best
That was not a fans XII think he was proving a point. Fans XI vs Pep's XI
Rodri at centre half and Cancelo right wing? If so, I'd like to have a word with these fans
He tinkered, fucked it, fixed it.
Well Yes. He has a big ego. Won't be surprised if he did thatAnd you actually believed him?
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