Brentford (H) - Sat 14th Sept, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[paul power]

Ederson; Walker Akanji Dias Gvardiol; Rodri Gundogan De Bruyne; Savio Haaland Foden

Will Erling play after losing one of his best friends. Most likely, but it will be an under pari performance from him.

 

[johnny crossan]

Savinho back too

 

[Franny 1234]

What's the likelihood of Phil making the starting eleven ?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

They played well that day, Toney won everything in the air, in both central and wider positions, and cleverly nodded into vacant spaces where the likes of mbuemo were ready and quicker to pick up possession. Not very City-like for us, but Brentford played their game-plan to perfection. Bastards.
Was all well come May again though...

Just watched the highlights back. There's no arguing with it, really. They were better that day. We were in a strange mindset, though, going into the WC period. But not a reason.

Arsenal really started to believe. They're still believing…

 

[Ric]

What's the likelihood of Phil making the starting eleven ?

I think it’s possible, as De Bruyne (annoyingly) played the full 90 twice for Belgium.

With the amount of games coming up, I think we should rotate the squad a bit to rest some players and get others match fit.

Ortega
Walker
Dias
Akanji
Gvardiol
Rodri
Gundogan
Foden
Grealish
Savio
Haaland

Ederson, Lewis, Stones, Kovacic, Doku and De Bruyne all to come back in against Inter.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

What's the likelihood of Phil making the starting eleven ?

More likely to start on the bench I reckon as he’s only just returned to training and we’ve made a great start without him.

 

[johnny crossan]

Eddy didn't get a game for Brazil but will only arrive back today so Ortega may be given a go.

 

[johnny crossan]

I think it’s possible, as De Bruyne (annoyingly) played the full 90 twice for Belgium.

With the amount of games coming up, I think we should rotate the squad a bit to rest some players and get others match fit.

Ortega
Walker
Dias
Akanji
Gvardiol
Rodri
Gundogan
Foden
Grealish
Savio
Haaland

Ederson, Lewis, Stones, Kovacic, Doku and De Bruyne all to come back in against Inter.

Even without Ake it's a plentiful choice for Pep.

 

[Ric]

Eddy didn't get a game for Brazil but will only arrive back today so Ortega may be given a go.

Yeah, I think it’s important to keep Ortega happy so first game back after an international break seems like a good opportunity to give him playing time.

 

[johnny crossan]

Yeah, I think it’s important to keep Ortega happy so first game back after an international break seems like a good opportunity to give him playing time.

Is Bernardo OK?

 

[Mike N]

Is Bernardo OK?

He was in the training pictures yesterday.

 

[johnny crossan]

He was in the training pictures yesterday.

Yes but didn't feature in @Ric's squad - he has his ear to the ground y'know ;-)

 

[Ric]

Yes but didn't feature in @Ric's squad - he has his ear to the ground y'know ;-)

Ha, he just slipped my mind. It was early, in my defence, but just goes to show the riches we have available when most of the squad are fit!

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Not sure what thread to put this in. But has our captain vote been done yet? Whos captain?

 

[citymad]

I think it’s possible, as De Bruyne (annoyingly) played the full 90 twice for Belgium.

Wasn't aware of that. Why is it, that Belgium coaches fail to give a rats arse about the players health? It's shocking.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Not sure what thread to put this in. But has our captain vote been done yet? Whos captain?

Nick Harris.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Vital we don’t fuck about against these like we did last season.

Very tidy opposition on their day so need slapping very hard early doors.

3-1.

 

[citymad]

Buema is not to be taken lightly. Very dangerous player. Should do these though 3-1 or even 4-2.

 

[Bri1975]

Not sure what thread to put this in. But has our captain vote been done yet? Whos captain?

Not Kev

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I’d like to see foden and stones back in the side.