Pep already said a week ago that in an ideal world, if we get no injuries, not a single player that starts against Arsenal will start against Watford. Obviously we did get an injury in Rodri, but I don’t think that changes anything as we can play Kovacic, Nunes and Foden as the midfield 3.Everyone expecting a weakened team, which of course means pep goes full strength.
That's gonna sting yer pocket.Looking forward to tonights game. I am taking my City supporting missus & our 14 sons to the game. Should be a good night.
yeah, I can see Lewis starting in midfield.Maybe go with a potential Rodri replacement combination in midfield, just to get practice in before more important games? But rest the other key players.
Get a grip we’ve just lost the fuckin best player in the world for the season talking about backbone we’ve just lost ours ffsGet a fucking grip, show some backbone and support the team.
Presume I’m on the bench then?Ortega
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slim pickings without Haaland upfront...either McAtee or Foden, but I'm with you on this Trev - McAtee startMcAtee will start as false 9, I’m certain.
Plus it's highly likely that Watford go full second-string.All youngsters to play, rest everyone. The club world cup is more of a priority than the league cup this season.
I'm looking forward to what the youngsters can do
surely Nunes needs valuable minutes here?Ortega
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Got to be! Can't be picking up any more needless injuries or else the teams going to seriously suffer down the line. Of course I want to win it, but with the kids and squad players. Knowing Pep he'll play Sundays starting XI :-/Not arsed about doing well in this this year. Got enough on our plates with the new CL format and potential Rodders issue.
Bench players and yout dem, for me.
Yeah he’s on compassionate leaveNo Haaland tonight confirmed? gone home for the family funeral according to the independent. ANyone know?
He is but I think Pep will prioritise getting some false 9 practice, as that is the plan when Haaland is out.Sorry if I’ve missed this, but isn’t Divin Mubama a forward? Surely he gets an outing tonight if so?
If that first one is anything to go by, you should reconsiderI want a good look at the 2nd choice 11.
Seem like I've seen more of them than the first team over months. They're ok - but I wouldn't look forward to it too much.All youngsters to play, rest everyone. The club world cup is more of a priority than the league cup this season.
I'm looking forward to what the youngsters can do
If Nunes can't get a start in this one it's goodbye next summersurely Nunes needs valuable minutes here?