Fulham (A) - Sun 30th April, 14:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Giovinco]

Come on city let’s get these 3 games won and move on to Madrid

 

[ChicagoBlue]

I just hope Pep doesn't rotate too much. We can always accommodate a few changes but as we have seen e.g. in the 2nd half against Leicester, with too many changes we can get very ordinary, very quickly. We made 5 substitutions including Gomez, Palmer, and Phillips and in doing so, we lost the plot completely.

There is ZERO ROTATION from here.

Sports science might “require” rest for one or two as we go, but no-one gets relief. There is no serious “training” at this point of the season. There is rest, recovery and recuperation, followed by a day of football and tactics for the next opponent. The players all already know the way the team plays and Pep merely talks them through the tweaks for the game ahead.

For example, this week it was game on Weds night, warm down & recovery on Thursday, day off on Friday, light workout & tactics on Saturday morning and afternoon travel, game on Sunday.

Only CHANCE of rest for the top players is the Leeds game IF we win the next two games and Arsenal lose!

Madrid AWAY is now the biggest game of the season to date and it being a Tuesday AWAY is ridiculous, but them’s the breaks!

COME ON CITY!! Let’s make certain you warm those hamstrings properly and don’t have to over exert yourselves beyond 60 minutes.

Speaking of 60 minutes, it is going to be a crucial time in each of the next 3 games.if we can gain a 2 goal advantage by that time, it will allow tactical substitutions. A 3 goal margin allows all 5 subs getting at least 20 minutes…and the players know it!

From here, we are trying to make every game a 60 minute competition and a 30+ minute run out for the top 5 reserves to get some game time!

 

[ojeme]

Ederson
Walker Dias Akanji
Stones Rodri
Bernardo De Bruyne Gundogan Foden
Haaland​

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Bernard twice ?

He's here he's there!:))

 

[Grassland Blue]

win to keep abreast of it.

Titter ye not....

 

[ESP Blue]

Bernard twice ?

We've got 2 Silvas ya know!

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Walker is raring to play based on his last interview, no way he is getting dropped.

And that's as it should be. Love Rico, but he's still very much a junior player. This kind of run-in is the place for the seniors, if they've still got the legs.
Rico's got plenty of time to fully cement his place.

 

[lionheart]

Fulham 0-5 City

Back to school on Tuesday?

 

[chickaroon]

Walker can get mins againts West Ham and Leeds, I was surprised how well he did againts Arsenal, Martinelli checked out after 10 mins, he looks ready. I dont think we can rest Akanji with Ake out.

Our 2 fullbacks against Arsenal were superb. However, they owed Bernie and Jack for that. They doubled up every time there was a treat.

 

[Grassland Blue]

The Viking's hair, which is lovely, is the focal point of the talks. City are still two points back, so I would guess Guardiola would rotate little. Hopefully, the trophy would be won soon enough, and the requisite amount of coldness and unease could be felt all around.

Man City lets hair down to confirm Premier League dominance

Erling Haaland undid his ponytail and released his flowing blond locks moments before finishing off Arsenal in a purported Premier League title decider that turned into a procession for Manchester City

abcnews.go.com

Rapunzel, let down your golden hair,
(but don't trip over it!)

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

And that's as it should be. Love Rico, but he's still very much a junior player. This kind of run-in is the place for the seniors, if they've still got the legs.
Rico's got plenty of time to fully cement his place.

That’s right. Rico has made a great contribution earlier on - remember the second half at Stamford Bridge?
But now is the time to be hard nosed and ruthless

 

[BringBackSwales]

That’s right. Rico has made a great contribution earlier on - remember the second half at Stamford Bridge?
But now is the time to be hard nosed and ruthless

Rico has clearly impressed Pep and has years ahead of him at City ad Kyle’s eventual replacement. When we buy our next left back that is where I think we need to try and replace Kyle’s recovery pace, easier said than done of course

 

[kaz7]

Only concern is, can hair be offside?

Dont give pigmol any ideas ! Wouldnt surprise me if they did that for a crucial goal

 

[Father Paul]

Rico has clearly impressed Pep and has years ahead of him at City ad Kyle’s eventual replacement. When we buy our next left back that is where I think we need to try and replace Kyle’s recovery pace, easier said than done of course

His future at City is unlikely to be as a traditional full back a role for which he lacks the necessary physical attributes. He will slot in as a midfielder or auxiliary midfielder if he stays.

 

[Bentheblue]

Do we know any tame refs?

Yeah but only for teams that play in red.

 

[Dewey6]

I dont think rotating away would be wise, on our home form maybe rest a couple v West Ham. Full strength to go top.

 

[KingGeorge]

I dont think rotating away would be wise, on our home form maybe rest a couple v West Ham. Full strength to go top.

I’d like to see Kevin rest against Leeds, so he has almost a full week off going into Madrid. Fresh Kevin is a more dangerous Kevin

 

[MillisleBlue]

I doubt it will happen, but I hope Fulham bring the same lube they used a few weeks ago against the tarquins.

 

[Champions Again Ole Ole]

I’d like to see Kevin rest against Leeds, so he has almost a full week off going into Madrid. Fresh Kevin is a more dangerous Kevin

Rumours going round the FPL community that KDB hasn't travelled. Normally correct information

 

[chesterbells]

Rumours going round the FPL community that KDB hasn't travelled. Normally correct information

Ran himself into the ground midweek, so hopefully it’s just a chance to recoup and nothing more.