Match Thread | Man City vs. Inter Milan (18/09/24)

[Pingu the Penguin]

Entertaining hafl that, and we've got some in the tank. The new format places less reliance on winning individual games but at home we should hope we can take maximum points

 

[jollylescott]

Inter have played well and made life difficult for us. Ruben, Akanji and Gvardiol have held us together at the back.

At some stage Phil has to come on to give us a spark. I wouldn’t mind seeing Doku as well.

 

[madloaf]

It's Inter. They play us tough often

Played them once in history haven't we?

 

[sh249]

I think Akanji has been one of the best buys we have ever made, absolute peanuts for a player of his quality.

He‘s been excellent

 

[Cobwebcat]

Inter are a World Class team. Pep time.

 

[Dax777]

Id sub Kev out for Gundo.

 

[M Gaudino]

Inter have played well and made life difficult for us. Ruben, Akanji and Gvardiol have held us together at the back.

At some stage Phil has to come on to give us a spark. I wouldn’t mind seeing Doku as well.

we really have a cracking set of defenders. i love them all. except walker hes a bell end.

 

[ufo]

All the Kev is done comments lol

Welcome back to the match day forum.

he’s a diesel engine, takes time to warm up and get started

 

[PeterBarnesShorts]

All I can say is’why the fuck are we not wearing blue at home’!?…..too far ffs!

 

[yeseye]

Berkovic against Ipswich miles better.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Really? I think he's looked energetic as fuck. His main issue today has been some of his passing, which is the opposite of what you'd expect.

He has looked off the pace and laborious for me

 

[MadchesterCity]

Played them once in history haven't we?

Historically he’s correct then

 

[SebastianBlue]

I have limited energy right now, and certainly not enough to participate in a match thread when we have had a frustrating first half, and it is filled with some pretty questionable takes.

I have thoughts on why it was a somewhat difficult 45 minutes to watch (at least for me), but I will keep my powder dry.

I will just say I am confident we will put them to the sword in the second half after Pep makes the necessary changes (mostly to tactics) and their legs go.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Not much in that.

Very good side, these.

We need to ensure these don’t go 1-0 up. They’ll be an absolute **** to score against if they do.

Game likely to be won from the bench.

 

[SCEtoAUX]

Kev not at his best but I wouldn't put it past the great man to pop up with a goal and assist if he stays on for the second half.

 

[heslops barnet]

Jack has to be subbed

Not sure why you’re picking on Jack..

 

[sh249]

Foden for De Bruyne. Maybe Gundo for Savinho, just to look after the ball a bit better.

 

[Revolver]

Insipid looking kit and Ally McCoist droning on about how well organised the Italians are (ie they pack their defence).

Is making this a tough watch

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Really poor half from us. Inter are a very good side though.

KDB must have been sniffing glue before KO. He’s created plenty of chances but they’ve all been for Inter.

Our midfield is struggling. Rodri clearly isn’t fit. Bernie is working hard but it’s a bit erratic. Savinho looks a threat on the ball but his pressing is all over the show. Rico pushing into midfield but I don’t think it’s working and leaving us open on the counter.

Defence looks solid with Gvardiol the pick of the bunch.

Grealish been our best forward player.

Tough game this.

C'mon mate

 

[citytill1die84]

Sunday much more important than this. We ain't playing too badly, our passing is a little short.

Minutes in the legs for Rodri who looks way off it and I'd give Foden 45 now as well.